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Originally Posted by gemy

Lets start off with kg to lbs 1kg = 2.2 lbs. Most of us in USA and the older folks in Canada are used to thinking in pounds not kilograms.

Our standards include an upper weight limit of 7lbs. Roughly 3kg.

Having said that there is no disqualification in the show ring if the dog exceeds 7lbs. This means if your dog is slightly over the weight standard; sure you can see dogs weighing more than 7lbs in the ring.

It is not un-common to see pure-bred Yorkies weighing in from 5 to 7kg or 10+ to 15+ lbs. We have a Teapot Club here on the board with Yorkies that are in that weight range.

At 5kg here for competitions or 10+ pounds your female would definitely be considered outside of the standard on the weight.

It certainly does not mean she is not a purebred Yorkie.

Every litter bred, can have the outliers. Those pups that are tracking to be either tiny, or larger than average. Those dogs are not usually kept for breeding and or showing. Some can make wonderfull sport/performance dogs, etc.

Hope this answers your questions.

Spot on

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