Since the eighties I had always had smaller yorkies 3.5-4.5. Until this past year when I lost two of my little girl yorkies. I then started searching for another one I was put in touch with a show breeder who had a male. I had told her about the two little girls I had lost and was told this little boy would be small probably 4pds. We'll he isn't he is almost 7pds. I still love him and to me he is beautiful but I really find handling him at times harder. I have fibromyalgia and some days it is difficult lifting. That was another reason for wanting a smaller yorkie. I do feel the difference in weight but my 7pd guy is just as precious as my little 3.5 12 yrs old boy. Size does not effect their personalities they all have BIG hearts.