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Originally Posted by FlDebra  7 pounds is the maximum for being within standard for a Yorkie, as the standard says that they must not exceed 7 pounds. So, I guess 7 pounds would be on the large side and max for anyone showing or breeding.
I never realized until on YT, the wide variation in sizes for Yorkies. They are all wonderful in their own ways but under 7 pounds and over whatever keeps them healthy is my preference.
I have a small male and wanted a little larger female so that I could breed them if all is right. She seems to be a LOT bigger now. Vet says she will be between 6-7 pounds. She does seem big to me. I have all small dogs -- a min. dachshund, a small Jack Russell, and 2 Yorkies. So, all things are relative I guess. 
As for capturing the 2nd place spot for most registered dogs...... I am not sure if that is a good or bad thing. Good that so many are getting to know the joy of Yorkie ownership. Bad in that unscrupulous breeders are pumping them out to meet the demand. |
I agree .... this would only be a problem for those who have to stay within the standard. Most of us have a variety of sizes, etc., but I believe we would all have to agree ... five minutes after we held Toto, we could've cared less!! Just wanted her to be healthy and happy!
While it's exciting that more and more people are becoming interested in our little Yorkie darlings ..... in a couple of years the shelters and rescues will be overflowing with them!
I just wish people would really consider
all things involved before rushing out to obtain a "popular breed"!!
