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Originally Posted by Hamoth  I see, that's a comfort in that I can rest further assured that his unusual stature, being rather usual after all, won't likely lead to any unexpected health troubles. Unlike most of the posts I have read (browniesmom excluded of course) I am very happy that he's a big fellow. People often ask on the sidewalk where they can get a yorkie like mine. I gave some thought to learning to breed dogs to sell giant-yorkies with long giraff necks because I think they are too-cool.
Well, like many people who get their first yorkie, I'm eager to share pics, so here's some images of the little tyrant! I've included 3 here all taken on the same day when he was roughly 6 months old. Edit: This is roughly two months ago, he's much bigger now, lol.
You can see his earlier size here next to my 6 foot wife. I'll take some other pics to show off his crazy long neck and general longness. |
I believe when the breed was first developed they were much larger originally, up to 20 lbs. Then they began taking the runts of the liters and breeding them to be smaller. AND, don't shoot the messenger, I also read that some hideously unscrupulous (I have a few less eloquent words) breeders will give the poor baby mommies a C-section and sell those poor premature babies as teacups. Which could be one of the reasons why the tiny Yorkies can be so sickly.
My boy is 6.14 last time he was weighed at the vet and will be 7 mos. on 3/30. I need to get on a computer to post a pic. I tried cutting and pasting from iPad but it didn't work
My doggie is pretty long with a long neck as well.