AlisonJ --- I agree with you 100 percent. It's like it has almost become a contest to see who has the tiniest Yorkie anymore. I literally can't believe some of the weights of the tiny ones I read about on this site. When I read 1 1/2 - 2 - or 3 pounds - my stomach almost turns over. And, then to breed these little guys to get more tiny Yorkies ---we all know better than to do this - but it is still being done --even by a lot of us here who know better!
And so many people are looking for tiny tiny Yorkies - this keeps the demand for them up and running.
Tiny Yorkies generally cost more -- doesn't this tell us something also?
I remember the first Yorkie I ever saw in my life. I said, "Oh, what a darling little pup." The owner replied, "He's not a pup - he's seven years old." I couldn't believe it. I didn't know there were dogs that small.
When I purchased my pup, they said it would be between 5 and 10 pounds, and I thought that was great because its best friend was going to be a 21-pound Bichon. My pup is 4 months old and probably weighs about 5 pounds now. I think this is an acceptable weight, but he's going to get bigger --which is also okay. For sure, a big Yorkie is still a very small dog.
I deliberately wanted a small dog because I have a very bad back, and my little Yorkie is so much easier for me to carry and bathe and care for. If I carry or bathe my 21-pound dog, my back hurts a lot. I just can't do it.
Anyway - yes, it would be nice if we could get over this weight thing with Yorkies. They do have much more to offer than just their size.
A 5 to 7 pound is perfect. And, a larger one is wonderful too.
Carol Jean |