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Originally Posted by rebeccag  I was just trying to help. I've heard and read 3-7lbs. Here is one example: http://www.doggies.com/Yorkshire_Terrier/
I wouldn't deliberately mislead someone. I really thought it was basic knowledge but I was wrong and meant no harm. I know I've read it elsewhere as well....I've just heard it many times and thought I'd share what I thought was true....oops! |
Don't feel bad, the AKC use to say between 4-7 pounds, but the YTCA has always said "must not exceed 7 pounds," for as long as I've been reading it anyway. Here's what Yorkietalk F&Q say:
I've asked admin to change this because I think it confuses people, but I got a negative answer.
Here's what the Mother Club the YTCA says:
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All breeders may occasionally have an unusually small Yorkie (hopefully healthy),
though no responsible breeder breeds for this trait. Many breeders prefer a
general weight range of 4-7 four pounds believing that size retains desired Toy
qualities while maintaining optimum health. The Yorkie Standard states weight
"must not exceed seven pounds" and as a prospective pet owner you should
realize that even at 7 pounds, the Yorkie is still a small dog. (Females weighing
less than 5 pounds are considered by most breeders to be unsuitable for breeding.)
Special circumstances often come with extra tiny dogs. They are extremely
susceptible to both hereditary and non-hereditary health problems, including
birth defects that may go undetected for a long time. Other common
problems may include, but are not limited to, diarrhea, vomiting, along with
extra and expensive tests prior to routine teeth cleanings and surgeries.
Small ones are more likely to have poor reactions to anesthesia and die from
it. Tiny dogs are more easily injured by falls, being stepped on and being
attacked by other dogs. These health problems nearly always result in
large veterinary bills.
Please take this into consideration and make purchasing a healthy pet your top
priority, not size. The “novelty” is certainly not worth the pain, heartbreak, or
extra expense. Remember, all Yorkies are comparatively small. The most
important thing is finding a healthy puppy that will grow into a healthy adult,
especially since you looking at an 11 to 15 year commitment with your Yorkie. Yorkshire Terrier Club of America |
If breeders and buyers chose to ignore the advice from the mother club, that's their prerogative, but I want to support what the YTCA is trying to accomplish, and I believe that is "what's best for the breed", not what sells, or what the public demands. Look at what happened to some other purebreds whose breeders have catered to public demands.