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scubaunderh20 · 12-12-2008, 07:33 AM

It sounds like your Yorkie is a little larger than the norm, but that doesn't mean it will exceed in weight either. As long as the puppy doesn't appear to be obese for it's bone structure size and depending on what your purpose of the puppy is, then that will matter. If you want the dog as a companion and do not plan on showing or breeding, then does it really matter as long as you have a healthy/happy dog? Maybe you could arrange to have the dog checked out with a vet and ask the seller if pending a good health/weight report from the vet, then you would consider purchasing it?

There is a lot of information out on the web regarding the maintenance/training etc., for Yorkies. I would research that first and gain as much knowledge as you can. Yorkies are wonderful, but they do require a lot of attention, training and consistency. I have had large dogs my entire life and now have had a Yorkie for two years. We love him and he has been such a wonderful companion, but definitely not as easy as my bigger guys!!! I would do it all over again, and we are actually thinking of adding another. Sometimes I think we are crazy!

As for food, there are many foods out there and it is a difficult decision. If you get the dog, keep it on what it is eating now and slowly work other food into it if you plan on changing it's diet. I have found that my Yorkie loves Blue tiny bits, Timberwolf Natural and Wild Dry. He gets only a little dry in the morning and then dry mixed with a little cooked meat of some sort in the evening. I have gotten him to be accustomed to three different dry foods, which not only gives him more variety but also in case one goes out of business, gets a bad rap, there is something else to fall back on. Yorkies love the "hunt" as well, so in the morning I give Wyland his dry food in a rubber Kong and he has to work at it to get it out. It becomes a hunt, a game, fun and a meal.

For bathing, in the winter I generally will use a dog shampoo and conditional that contains oatmeal. I have also found that Aussie Moist shampoo/conditioner works great on them too. I used to be one to only use dog products and not human products, but the Yorkie's hair is much like human hair. Some Yorkies however, have sensitive skin or allergy problems, so it will be just a trial and error for you to see what works best.

Sorry to have rambled on!!! Good luck with your decision.

12-12-2008, 07:33 AM	#15
scubaunderh20 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Yorkville, IL Posts: 41	Information It sounds like your Yorkie is a little larger than the norm, but that doesn't mean it will exceed in weight either. As long as the puppy doesn't appear to be obese for it's bone structure size and depending on what your purpose of the puppy is, then that will matter. If you want the dog as a companion and do not plan on showing or breeding, then does it really matter as long as you have a healthy/happy dog? Maybe you could arrange to have the dog checked out with a vet and ask the seller if pending a good health/weight report from the vet, then you would consider purchasing it? There is a lot of information out on the web regarding the maintenance/training etc., for Yorkies. I would research that first and gain as much knowledge as you can. Yorkies are wonderful, but they do require a lot of attention, training and consistency. I have had large dogs my entire life and now have had a Yorkie for two years. We love him and he has been such a wonderful companion, but definitely not as easy as my bigger guys!!! I would do it all over again, and we are actually thinking of adding another. Sometimes I think we are crazy! As for food, there are many foods out there and it is a difficult decision. If you get the dog, keep it on what it is eating now and slowly work other food into it if you plan on changing it's diet. I have found that my Yorkie loves Blue tiny bits, Timberwolf Natural and Wild Dry. He gets only a little dry in the morning and then dry mixed with a little cooked meat of some sort in the evening. I have gotten him to be accustomed to three different dry foods, which not only gives him more variety but also in case one goes out of business, gets a bad rap, there is something else to fall back on. Yorkies love the "hunt" as well, so in the morning I give Wyland his dry food in a rubber Kong and he has to work at it to get it out. It becomes a hunt, a game, fun and a meal. For bathing, in the winter I generally will use a dog shampoo and conditional that contains oatmeal. I have also found that Aussie Moist shampoo/conditioner works great on them too. I used to be one to only use dog products and not human products, but the Yorkie's hair is much like human hair. Some Yorkies however, have sensitive skin or allergy problems, so it will be just a trial and error for you to see what works best. Sorry to have rambled on!!! Good luck with your decision.