Do breeders breed standard size yorkies anymore?

[westieboy]

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

What an interesting thread.

OP, I hope you are getting the answers to your questions. One comment I'd like to make. Someone here stated that you may want to consider a larger than standard yorkie since your Westie is 20 lbs. While I love the bigger yorkies (I have two who are around 13 lbs), I would suggest you look instead for a reputable breeder who produces quality pups.

My shihtzu was 5-6 lbs her whole life and my schnauzer was around 20. They got along VERY well and I never worried for her with him.

Yes, the thread has been very helpful. My westie is about 11 lbs so she is a little below the standard which is why I was able to get her. She was destined for the show ring but my breeder didn't think she would make weight.

[bjh]

I prefer using larger females in my breeding program. I prefer my females to be in the 6 to 8 lbs range. The yorkie standard says 'not over 7 lbs' as the recommended size. There are many show dogs that become champions that are over 7 lbs and these are produced by very reputable breeders. Being over 7 lbs is just considered a fault, like a bad topline or a bad bite, incorrect tail set, etc. It is very easy to correct size if you have a larger bitch then just breed her to a small male that comes from small lines. It is much easier to breed down than it is to breed up. Of course, ideally, we would all just have yorkies in the 4 to 7 lbs range but believe me, it is not as easy and one would think to consistently have litters within the ideal range. But I am just basing that on my experience and observation.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

What an interesting thread.

OP, I hope you are getting the answers to your questions. One comment I'd like to make. Someone here stated that you may want to consider a larger than standard yorkie since your Westie is 20 lbs. While I love the bigger yorkies (I have two who are around 13 lbs), I would suggest you look instead for a reputable breeder who produces quality pups.

I agree 100%!

[Gingergirlsmom]

Originally Posted by westieboy

Yes, the thread has been very helpful. My westie is about 11 lbs so she is a little below the standard which is why I was able to get her. She was destined for the show ring but my breeder didn't think she would make weight.

Oops, don't know where I got the 20 lbs.

[westieboy]

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

Oops, don't know where I got the 20 lbs.

That's ok, maybe if I keep feeding her

[housewifarii05]

Originally Posted by bjh

I prefer using larger females in my breeding program. I prefer my females to be in the 6 to 8 lbs range. The yorkie standard says 'not over 7 lbs' as the recommended size. There are many show dogs that become champions that are over 7 lbs and these are produced by very reputable breeders. Being over 7 lbs is just considered a fault, like a bad topline or a bad bite, incorrect tail set, etc. It is very easy to correct size if you have a larger bitch then just breed her to a small male that comes from small lines. It is much easier to breed down than it is to breed up. Of course, ideally, we would all just have yorkies in the 4 to 7 lbs range but believe me, it is not as easy and one would think to consistently have litters within the ideal range. But I am just basing that on my experience and observation.

So then my snickers is to big? he is a boy and i was wanting to breed him or find him a wife cuz he is just so cute with his mutli color hair.blue
white.tan and brown.
id adopted him in may from a lady who said he was too much for her but he fit right in here. she tool him to the vet in feb and his record said he was 3.45lbs i read here that they are only suppose to double it by so many weeks.I took him to the vet and they said he weigthed 9lb! i really think thats wrong he feels more like 6-7lbs. they told me he was prefectfully heatlhy and looked great. i do think 4-10lbs should be the standard but thats my opinoin. even though they say snickers is 9(i dont believe that) any smaller my 10month old jesse james who is 23lbs would detroys him.
so if i were to get a female smaller than him he would hurt her?

[bjh]

Originally Posted by housewifarii05

So then my snickers is to big? he is a boy and i was wanting to breed him or find him a wife cuz he is just so cute with his mutli color hair.blue
white.tan and brown.
id adopted him in may from a lady who said he was too much for her but he fit right in here. she tool him to the vet in feb and his record said he was 3.45lbs i read here that they are only suppose to double it by so many weeks.I took him to the vet and they said he weigthed 9lb! i really think thats wrong he feels more like 6-7lbs. they told me he was prefectfully heatlhy and looked great. i do think 4-10lbs should be the standard but thats my opinoin. even though they say snickers is 9(i dont believe that) any smaller my 10month old jesse james who is 23lbs would detroys him.
so if i were to get a female smaller than him he would hurt her?

How old is Snickers? I could not say if he would be suitable for breeding or not. There is so much more to consider in breeding than size. There are many yorkies over 7 lbs that are very nice, some are just over weight. As for breeding a male to a little smaller female, it is safe as long as the female has the proper structure to have puppies. Before breeding you need to do a lot of research and it helps to know the sizes and faults of the parents and grandparents of the dogs you attempt to breed.

[housewifarii05]

Snickers is 7months. i was told he wont go any tallee or bigger unless i over feed him. but then again you never know. i dont know why i didnt ask the lady these questions. My mind was just set on making sure i could have him. ill email her and ask her. im trying to research but i read if he isnt tiny or a champion then its useless to do so. I hope thats not true. Anyone know of a good book or website?

p.s. how do i get pretty pictures pf snickers like you guys have. are there really professionals that will do it? i can never get him to stay still!!

[housewifarii05]

I jusr found out his mom was close to 8lbs like a lil more than 71/2 and his dad was smaller 5-6lbs. is that a good standarded size? does it that mean he wont get bigger?

[Love_Capone]

Originally Posted by Amanda7

The best thing to do is call several breeders and tell them what you are looking for. Eventually you will find one that has a full-size yorkie for sale. Both of my boys are over the weight standard, but that was what I was looking for. We couldn't be happier with our sturdy little guys.

Your yorkies are beautiful. My little man is over the standard and I love him that way. I will eventually get another one thats approx the same size. Capone is about 9lbs but he doesn't get tired so easily and he isn't as fragile as the tiny ones.

[blancla]

I have a little boy that is going to be around 7-9lbs when grown. He is 14wks old now and currently weighs in at 4.5lbs. I am actually having a hard time selling him because everyone wants the smaller ones. I will end up keeping him if I don't find a home for him soon.

[bjh]

Originally Posted by housewifarii05

I jusr found out his mom was close to 8lbs like a lil more than 71/2 and his dad was smaller 5-6lbs. is that a good standarded size? does it that mean he wont get bigger?

Snickers is 7months. i was told he wont go any tallee or bigger unless i over feed him. but then again you never know. i dont know why i didnt ask the lady these questions. My mind was just set on making sure i could have him. ill email her and ask her. im trying to research but i read if he isnt tiny or a champion then its useless to do so. I hope thats not true. Anyone know of a good book or website?

p.s. how do i get pretty pictures pf snickers like you guys have. are there really professionals that will do it? i can never get him to stay still!!

As far as size goes that is a good match for breeding. If Snicker's is 7 months it is possible he will gain another pound or two. Some lines stop growing sooner than others. It is best not to use a male for breeding until they are at least a year old so you have plenty of time to research breeding. If you are truly interested in breeding then you should do lots of research and perhaps attend a few dog shows so you can see was a quality yorkie looks like. Of course people do breed their pet dogs all the time without concerns as to their quality. It all comes down to what kind of breeder you want to be. Show breeders and those dedicated to the better of the breed will frown upon breeding any yorkies that are considered pet quality only.

You can learn a lot here on yt and there are books I have seen recommended but I don't remember off hand what those books were.

As for pictures, just get a digital camera and start taking pictures. Usually you can get them to stand still with a treat or just take some candid shots when he is relaxing.

[bjh]

Originally Posted by blancla

I have a little boy that is going to be around 7-9lbs when grown. He is 14wks old now and currently weighs in at 4.5lbs. I am actually having a hard time selling him because everyone wants the smaller ones. I will end up keeping him if I don't find a home for him soon.

Just be patient. Sometimes I have puppies too that are over 7 lbs but I have found there are some people out there that like the bigger yorkies. You just might have to sell him for less.

[blancla]

Originally Posted by bjh

Just be patient. Sometimes I have puppies too that are over 7 lbs but I have found there are some people out there that like the bigger yorkies. You just might have to sell him for less.

Thanks. I have already reduced the price, but will just have to wait & see if someone wants a studier yorkie. It's nice having him though. He's so playful.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by housewifarii05

I jusr found out his mom was close to 8lbs like a lil more than 71/2 and his dad was smaller 5-6lbs. is that a good standarded size? does it that mean he wont get bigger?

Since his mom was larger, too, Snickers obviously has over standard sized Yorkies in his background. Reputable breeders always strive to produce Yorkies who are as close to the standard as possible. It wouldn't be safe to try to use a smaller female, either, as she could have complications.

Just get him neutered and enjoy him as a pet. If he's used as a stud, his personality will change anyway. Intact males develop all sorts of undesirable behaviors like marking.