Yorkie life span only 7 years!!? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Darlene68 · 06-08-2009, 04:10 PM

I went to the local pet store today and the owner told me that a yorkie only has a life span of 7 years average, and if they live that long consider yourself lucky! This is my first time hearing this, I'm sure I read that they live up to 14 years. I'm hoping she isn't right.

QuickSilver · 06-08-2009, 04:12 PM

Completely false. There's a thread in the news section about a yorkie who happened to be 24 years old. Like most small breeds, it's not a shock for them to reach 20.

erickajm · 06-08-2009, 04:15 PM

This is another fine example of why not to buy from a pet store!

Darlene68 · 06-08-2009, 04:15 PM

OK..I just googled this, most sites stated 10-15 years. Unfortunately this store owner is a person that claims to know it all. I'm happy she isn't right!

Darlene68 · 06-08-2009, 04:17 PM

24 years! How wonderful that must be!!

mscat · 06-08-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Darlene68

OK..I just googled this, most sites stated 10-15 years. Unfortunately this store owner is a person that claims to know it all. I'm happy she isn't right!

A lot of times they have that certain arrogance! Obviously, she was totally wrong. I wonder where she got her information. Oh well, it is impossible to talk to someone who is "always right"

Darlene68 · 06-08-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mscat

A lot of times they have that certain arrogance! Obviously, she was totally wrong. I wonder where she got her information. Oh well, it is impossible to talk to someone who is "always right"

Yes, I wouldn't even bother to try, it isn't worth the effort

shannonroselive · 06-08-2009, 05:46 PM

She may be right...on account of HER pet shop/puppy mill puppies aren't healthy enough to make it past 7 yrs.

Outside of that thought, she's a ditz.

alisonJ · 06-09-2009, 07:29 AM

She is wrong....maybe she had Yorkies mixed up with Great Danes!

In general, the larger the dog, the shorter the lifespan. Eight years is a long life for a Great Dane, sadly.

Darlene68 · 06-09-2009, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by alisonJ

She is wrong....maybe she had Yorkies mixed up with Great Danes!

In general, the larger the dog, the shorter the lifespan. Eight years is a long life for a Great Dane, sadly.

Yes, That was my understanding as well.

Gingergirlsmom · 06-09-2009, 07:43 AM

Ugh, tell me please, that this is not where Bailey is coming from?

Another reason not to get any information from pet stores.

Darlene, I applaud you (again) for all of the research you are doing!

Ellie May · 06-09-2009, 08:11 AM

Yorkie lifespan is 12-15 years average.
It is not uncommon for them to live to be 16-17.

cheryl19 · 06-09-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by erickajm

This is another fine example of why not to buy from a pet store!

4doggiemama · 06-09-2009, 12:39 PM

My oldest is 12 yrs. old and I hope to have her for at least another 6 yrs....hopefully more. I'm doing my best to keep her healthy. She'll be having eye surgery this summer to help her stay on track. I also question some of the info that pet supply store owners give. I was in a pet supply store in Wichita and a customer was there wanting to know how to get her two Morkies to not pull on their leashes. The owner brings out two leashes with chains to go around the neck. I got behind some merchandise and got the owners attention and did the throat cut signal, shaking my head. Then told them that I was partial to no-choke harnesses. As I was leaving I noticed the Morkie owner was buying two no-choke harnesses. Why would you put choke chains around tiny necks?

Darlene68 · 06-09-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

Ugh, tell me please, that this is not where Bailey is coming from?

Another reason not to get any information from pet stores.

Darlene, I applaud you (again) for all of the research you are doing!

Nooooo!! I would not buy an animal from a pet store..I wish everyone would quit buying pet shop animals

Even though she said that her pups are bought off reputable breeders, and she is a small local store owner, I would never take the chance of supporting something so ugly and cruel.

06-08-2009, 04:10 PM	#1
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	Yorkie life span only 7 years!!? I went to the local pet store today and the owner told me that a yorkie only has a life span of 7 years average, and if they live that long consider yourself lucky! This is my first time hearing this, I'm sure I read that they live up to 14 years. I'm hoping she isn't right. __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

06-08-2009, 04:12 PM	#2
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Completely false. There's a thread in the news section about a yorkie who happened to be 24 years old. Like most small breeds, it's not a shock for them to reach 20. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

06-08-2009, 04:15 PM	#3
erickajm Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 3,200	This is another fine example of why not to buy from a pet store! __________________ Zoe Peppee Brady EARL!

06-08-2009, 04:15 PM	#4
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	OK..I just googled this, most sites stated 10-15 years. Unfortunately this store owner is a person that claims to know it all. I'm happy she isn't right! __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

06-08-2009, 04:17 PM	#5
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	24 years! How wonderful that must be!! __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

06-08-2009, 05:46 PM	#8
shannonroselive Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Where ever the wind blows! Posts: 612	She may be right...on account of HER pet shop/puppy mill puppies aren't healthy enough to make it past 7 yrs. Outside of that thought, she's a ditz.

06-09-2009, 07:29 AM	#9
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,840	She is wrong....maybe she had Yorkies mixed up with Great Danes! In general, the larger the dog, the shorter the lifespan. Eight years is a long life for a Great Dane, sadly. __________________ Alison--Edith Jones's mother www.edithjonesproject.com

06-09-2009, 07:43 AM	#11
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Ugh, tell me please, that this is not where Bailey is coming from? Another reason not to get any information from pet stores. Darlene, I applaud you (again) for all of the research you are doing! __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

06-09-2009, 08:11 AM	#12
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Yorkie lifespan is 12-15 years average. It is not uncommon for them to live to be 16-17. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

06-09-2009, 12:39 PM	#14
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	My oldest is 12 yrs. old and I hope to have her for at least another 6 yrs....hopefully more. I'm doing my best to keep her healthy. She'll be having eye surgery this summer to help her stay on track. I also question some of the info that pet supply store owners give. I was in a pet supply store in Wichita and a customer was there wanting to know how to get her two Morkies to not pull on their leashes. The owner brings out two leashes with chains to go around the neck. I got behind some merchandise and got the owners attention and did the throat cut signal, shaking my head. Then told them that I was partial to no-choke harnesses. As I was leaving I noticed the Morkie owner was buying two no-choke harnesses. Why would you put choke chains around tiny necks? __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):