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Originally Posted by pacific_nw_guy  How big should a male yorkie be at 6 months? I picked one up from a local breeder as I wanted a dog that was a bit older and he is very cute but seems a bit large to me. He is almost 8 pounds. I dont plan on showing him and his personality is great I was just wondering how big males can get and how big they "should" be.
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There is a yorkie standard that defines the proper size as not to exceed 7 pounds. However, the standard is put in place for those exhibiting/breeding yorkies to keep as their goal.
How big or how small a yorkie gets when they achieve adulthood is based on many factors. The lines they are from/genetics, etc. Your young man may stop growing now, or he can have another growth spurt. But, he isn't going to be a little guy that's for sure. Just make sure the weight he's carrying isn't based on fat and it's solid. I do love those larger yorkies, they are much more durable than the smaller ones.