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ellykay72 · 02-15-2009, 01:33 PM

I know everyone asks how big their Yorkie is going to be, and there is no exact science. But, I am sitting here shocked. When I posted earlier about her legs, we were out of town getting our puppy. We have just returned, and I weighed her. She is 3 lbs. and will only be 8 weeks tomorrow. Other than the very long legs, she seems awfully tiny. Very small face and features. But, 3 lbs. is huge. She doesn't seem anywhere close to that, but I've double and triple check with different scales. That means she could be around 9 lbs. full grown, right?

The breeder was one of the only ones I liked. I kept running into puppy mills where Yorkies were kept in cages, one on top of the other, even ones with a good AKC history. It was nice to find someone who I could actually tell loved the dogs. And, honestly, we chose not to pay $1,000 considering the economy. The breeder told me that dad is 3.5 lbs. and mom is 5.5 lbs. I did not see them because we worked out an arrangement to meet at a more convenient town. I know that was a mistake. But, it was a gift for one of my children. And, I KNEW we would be leaving with a Yorkie, regardless of where we went to see her or what she looked like.

Would you call the breeder? There is nothing to do now, other than let her know that I am surprised and disappointed in her weight. We already love her and will keep her forever regardless. She is a real sweetheart. But, we have wanted a Yorkie for a long time, and I finally thought I found 'the one'. I did not want a tiny Yorkie, but I did want one within the standard of 7 lbs. or less.

02-15-2009, 01:33 PM	#1
ellykay72 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 41	Question about Size, and a What would you do? I know everyone asks how big their Yorkie is going to be, and there is no exact science. But, I am sitting here shocked. When I posted earlier about her legs, we were out of town getting our puppy. We have just returned, and I weighed her. She is 3 lbs. and will only be 8 weeks tomorrow. Other than the very long legs, she seems awfully tiny. Very small face and features. But, 3 lbs. is huge. She doesn't seem anywhere close to that, but I've double and triple check with different scales. That means she could be around 9 lbs. full grown, right? The breeder was one of the only ones I liked. I kept running into puppy mills where Yorkies were kept in cages, one on top of the other, even ones with a good AKC history. It was nice to find someone who I could actually tell loved the dogs. And, honestly, we chose not to pay $1,000 considering the economy. The breeder told me that dad is 3.5 lbs. and mom is 5.5 lbs. I did not see them because we worked out an arrangement to meet at a more convenient town. I know that was a mistake. But, it was a gift for one of my children. And, I KNEW we would be leaving with a Yorkie, regardless of where we went to see her or what she looked like. Would you call the breeder? There is nothing to do now, other than let her know that I am surprised and disappointed in her weight. We already love her and will keep her forever regardless. She is a real sweetheart. But, we have wanted a Yorkie for a long time, and I finally thought I found 'the one'. I did not want a tiny Yorkie, but I did want one within the standard of 7 lbs. or less.