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03-14-2007, 08:37 AM | #1 |
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| Question that requires a Breeder's expertise please. I have a question that requires the wise counsel of a breeder. What are the ideal lines for the body of the Yorkie? I see ads for puppies that refer to a "short coby body" and short little legs. Now I know this sounds and looks totally adorable, but is this the ideal? Or, should the "perfect" Yorkie have the longer legs? I do know that the topline should be completely straight, I guess I just want to know the right proportions of the shape of the body - length of back, legs etc. I would so appreciate an answer from experienced folk and I could not think of a better forum to pose the question, than the Breeders. |
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03-14-2007, 08:53 AM | #2 |
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| Their bodies should be square, as long from neck to tail as they are tall from floor to topline. |
03-14-2007, 10:19 AM | #3 |
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| Thanks for the response. Here are two pictures, if you could give your opinion according to the above, please. The first one is of my puppy Mango's grandfather (the sire looks almost identical) and the second is of my delicious little Mango. Do you think Mango will look like her Daddy? His lines are exactly as you describe and I love his proportions (his coat looks a little scruffy in the pic after playing in his yard.) |
03-14-2007, 10:40 AM | #4 |
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| It's hard to tell when they're young. but they are both gorgeous. |
03-14-2007, 11:02 AM | #5 |
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03-14-2007, 07:13 PM | #6 | |
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My long-legged female has a much more square body (perfectly square, for that matter), than my shorter female. | |
03-14-2007, 08:50 PM | #7 | |
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03-15-2007, 08:26 AM | #8 | |
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Where do you know about Courtash from? Cory actually put me in touch with the breeder that has Mango's Dam. Last edited by laurenr; 03-15-2007 at 08:30 AM. | |
03-15-2007, 08:33 AM | #9 |
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| I should add that Misty Blue weighs 2.5 lbs. I wish I knew how big Mango is going to get. She seems to have had a HUGE growth spurt between 12 and 16 weeks. Is this normally what happens with Yorkie pups? |
03-15-2007, 10:58 AM | #10 | |
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03-15-2007, 11:04 AM | #11 |
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| Some do go through a growth spurt then slow down. Do you know how big the parents are? You mentioned the grand sires weight but I don't remember you mentioning the parents. How big did Kory estimate Mango to be? I would think she knows her lines pretty well as she has been doing this for a long time.
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03-15-2007, 11:41 AM | #14 |
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| I just checked the little female at Courtash. Less than 2 lbs!! I think I would worry wayyyyyy to much about health problems with such a tiny. I was even concerned when she initially thought my Mango would only be 2.5 lbs. Since she is now 16 weeks and already just over 2 lbs, I would think she will get quite a bit bigger. |
03-15-2007, 11:49 AM | #15 | |
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My Peanut is 3 pounds, 7 inches tall and 8 1/2 inches long at almost 4 years old. She is tubby though....her belly measured 12 inches today. (I measured her for a dress) I LOVE Peanut's size and want my next one to be the same or slightly smaller . Peanut is very healthy!!
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