Does Size Really Matter?
 

No offense to anyone but is it just me? Pardon me while I vent......Didn't anyone do their Homework or any kind of "Research" what so ever on Yorkie's,
before they purchased it? Every Question/Thread or post always ask's "How much will they weigh"? or "What size are they going to be"? It seems like that's all they are concerned about?! We can't breed them any smaller w/o serious Health Problems and Issues, amoung many more details. Without getting into a long drawn out debate? Does it really matter? Of course a
irresponsible Breeder will always tell you the Dam/Mother was only 6 lbs. and the Sire/Father was only 3 1/2 lbs. and the Puppy will only be 4 lbs. full grown! But isn't Funny how that same Puppy ends up being 12 lbs.
Or how do you explain a 8 lb. Mother and a 10 lb. Father, having 3 Puppies that only grow to be 5 lbs., 4 lbs., and 3 1/2 lbs.?
Exactly NO ONE can predict anything! But there is always a possibility? IMO, it just seems like everyone is overly concerned with Size & Weight? What about the AKC. Standards? Doesn't "Quality" count for anything?:confused:

yes quality counts thanks for posting this threa mybe it will teach people a little:D

As I posted a question like this yesterday...allow me to answer for myself only. Size did matter to me. I bought a toy breed because I wanted a smaller dog. If I wanted a Pit Bull I would have bought one. That being said, I made it very clear that I love her with all of my heart, and my question DID ask how close to the STADARD she was.......

And no, I did not do research in that area, because the standard is used for showing and judging a dog in my opinion, and that is never a realm I want to venture into.

Now that being said, my homework also said that the tinnier, the more prone to health problems which= big vet bills, which I can't afford. My daughter and I were told by her vet that she was a little heartier and should not have as many problems, which being a little bigger and a few more pounds than I expected might be a good thing.

You sound kind of miffed in your post.. If people have to be told off for asking for the information they desire, then why have a bulletin board dedicated to the subject????? Not all of us are FANCY breeders and big time experts.

Size does matter to some people when you are paying as much as you do for a yorkie

My 14 lb yorkie is the love of my life..Granted, it's hard to pick her up, but, she is the sweetest most loving dog..Remember, years ago, they used to breed these dogs this size and bigger, there are throw backs..I'm hoping the one I just got will get at least to 5 lbs. I can't stand having a tiny dog running around that you can't see..yes, granted they are cute, but, I want a dog that I'm not stepping on all the time..Believe me, they won't get the size of a pit bull!

I understand that the size of their yorkie does matter to some people but I DO think that alot of people place too much emphasis on yorkies size. It makes me sad when unscrupulous breeders cash in on it deliberately trying to breed yorkies smaller and smaller, to a point where its just unhealthy.

In the Lab, Poodle and CKCS breeds you hear the first thing out of their mouth is color which seems so strange to me. If you can find a healthy dog with good conformation within the breed I can see color might enter into it but COLOR first:confused:

With the Yorkshire Terrier it's the same with me Health First and as close to the standard as possible. In growth I would hope for larger rather than smaller. JMO

I actually prefer the bigger ones Chip is 15 lbs, and his cousin Zippy is 13 lbs. Chip is still a lap dog, and I found it easier to socialize him since there are more dogs his size around here. Some people prefer the little ones for reasons pertaining to their living arrangements, and some prefer the little ones just for vanity.:mad:

What is really sad, just makes me downright mad..a couple years ago we went to Myrtle Beach, they were having this dog show where they were judging them all dressed up..This lady had 3 yorkies, I commented on how cute they were..She was holding a very tiny one..I said oh a little pup, she said no, she's a year old and one pound and she's going to have a baby..I said YOU KNOW, THAT CAN KILL HER...She said, well the vet said he will do a c-section on her..I thought to myself, what an idiot..! I have wondered about that poor little yorkie off and on for the last 2 years, wondering if she ever survived having a baby..

Seems to me we all have a preference, big or small should not be a concern to anyone else but the buyer!

I just ran into someone who saw my 2 and was asking me about buying a Yorkie. She said, aren't they like $2000? I told her, yes, they can be, but if you pay that much make sure you see the parents, that they are AKC and preferably a show or serious breeder, not someone who decided their Yorkie was cute and needed to be a mom when then found out how much puppies are worth. I told her to make sure they check/OFC/xray the knees and I showed her Sammy's LP's. I told her how Loki was supposed to be 7 pounds, but he's 12 and we love him anyway. And how Sammy's coloring is beautiful but her knees are awful. And that they are both purebred AKC. Then she said she wanted a 10 pounder...so I told her... don't spend $2000 :D

Thank You!

We still have a lot of them in the $450 on up range down here..Hardly any of them sell for more than $1000..

What an IDIOT!!!!!:mad:

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Well with me, since Slade is a rescue it is a bit different. I was told by the person that rescued the mom that the mom was 6 lbs and the dog they believed to be the father was 3.5 lbs so Slade would not be bigger than 5 lbs. He is almost 6 lbs now at 10 months. His growing has slowed down, so I imagine he'll get to about 7 lbs. If he got up to 14 or 15, I wouldn't love him any less, but I would be a little mad. If I had wanted a mixed breed dog of that size I could have gotten one from the shelter for $30, rather than going the rescue route which was a bit more expensive.

I do want to get a purebred yorkie within a few years. I don't want a super tiny, but within the standard would be nice.

I do understand your point, however, I posted a thread like this a couple days ago...and that was NOT my purpose at all. The little boy I have a deposit on isn't growing as much as I would like him to grow, and I really DON'T want one that tiny. I asked what others opinions were on how accurate the weight chart is...because I wondered if there was any chance he'd grow past the 2 lb mark he's headed for now. I had already considered switching my deposit to his bigger brother, and I wanted some advice from some who had the little ones about how they grew. I do not have any desire to search for only a teeny tiny puppy who can ride around in my pocket or purse all the time. Although, I think that if someone wants to buy them that small, and they've done their research and are fully aware of what they're getting themselves into, it's their business. Personally, I would rather have them no smaller than 4 lbs full grown. That's probably what Sophie is going to be...BUT even still, I wasn't looking for a smaller one when I found her. I had no size in particular in mind...I was looking for quality and a reputable breeder...and I fell in love with that puppy, and was completely impressed with her breeder. Now I have 2 other adult girls from the breeder (including Sophie's mom), and they are both much bigger than my first two girls...but I love them all the same.

So, to answer your question, no, it's not all about size for me. I have done oodles of research, but it still never hurts to get advice from someone who has knowledge on that subject...even if you think you know everything there is to know about it. You can never have too much knowledge.

Quality counts! It is funny how it worksout. My Koda's parent's were sire at 5.5lbs and dam at 6lbs. Sweet little guy just weighed in at 6lbs 7oz last night!! He went through a major growth spurt in the past month:eek: but that is ok, he is still my little Orkie Oda:p (that's what my 4yr old called hom when we got him:D Also the breeder was very upfront about him. He said he"ASSUMED" he would be around a 7-8lber! And then there was Allie. Allie's sire weighed 4 1/2lbs and dam was a little teapot at 10lbs:D And Allie at 5mos was only 2lbs5oz! With very tiny bones in her paws meaning her body wasn't meant to be big. Yorkies just amaze me in every aspect. They are so diff from other breeds in so many ways. But they are the best:thumbup:

Sometimes people get a yorkie to replace a yorkie and want one similar to the one they lost. So they want a particular size or color. Sometimes people want a yorkie as a playmate for another yorkie, so size can be a factor there. I have an AKC pup and a CKC pup, when I took them to the vet he said my CKC would fit the 'standard' whereas my AKC would probably be larger than standard size. Doesn't matter to me. A lot of people don't realize the heart ache that can come with a tiny pup, all the things that can go wrong or happen to them. I, personally, want a sturdy dog. I'm a little gal, 90 pounds soaking wet, once a dog gets over 8 - 10 pounds it's hard for me to hold, carry and bathe them, so I have to be careful there.

i know when lacey was doing most of her growing i couldnt wait to get her weighed to see how big she was going to be. i dont think its just a yorkie thing even people with big dogs talk about how big they think it will get. to me it was almost like waiting to see if your having a boy or girl when you get pregnant, you cant wait to see how big they get and what color they will finally be. its like cracker jacks ya never know what the prize will be:) also being a mom with the empty nest syndrome i think i wanted a small dog because they need more attention and thats what i love to do best, is give love and attention.

I think size is just personal preference. It may be what we are initially attracted to, but if the pup ends up larger or smaller, doesn't mean we don't love them.
Wid was a rescue, and I don't know what size he'll be. He's about 3 pounds at six months. For me, he's a hearty 'just right'. Now I have a tiny Chihuahua boy who's under 2.5 lbs. and he's full grown, and to be honest, he's a little too delicate for me. I love him dearly, but he requires more diligent attention than my Yorkie.
If I'm buying a toy breed, I chose what I want. If I'm rescuing, it's more who wants me. :)

Sometimes, too, what we think we want isn't really what ends up working for us sizewise.

size shouldn't matter. its the amount of love that dog will bring you.:aimeeyork

I think people have a right to get as close to what they think they are purchasing as possible. As far as weight goes, this should hopefully be within standard which is no more than 7 lbs and not so small as to cause health concerns. I have one who is 9 lbs and of course I love her to death no matter her size and some people do prefer the larger yorkies- most people however, want what they think they are paying for- there is nothing wrong with that. Finding a breeder who breeds to standard is a lot harder than most people new to the breed know. It is unfortunate that there are so many irresponsible BYB and so much misinformation about the breed out there.

As far as your question- didn't anyone do there homework or research- that is going to be offensive to some. For the most part, people are here because they care about their dogs and want to learn as much as possible. Many people just dont know the questions to ask or what to look for in the beginning and people make mistakes. This forum is for us to help each other and not judge the amount of research that everyone did before buying their dog. In a perfect world everyone would know about yorkie forums before buying one but the majority of people do not.

ANY dog will provide you with enormous, endless love. People spend $1000 and up on yorkies because they want a specific look, personality and size and it is not unreasonable for them to expect that if they buy a yorkie, they will get a yorkie.

:thumbup: :thumbup: Great Post, wish I would have said that.:aimeeyork

Size
 

I am not a breeder, and I would love my Yorkie no matter the size; however, I do think it is the RESPONSIBILITY of anyone who is thinking of buying a dog to do some research about the breed before actually buying the animal. The fact that Yorkies or any other breed is cute, is not a reason to buy a dog. While each dog has its own unique personality, just a little time and effort doing some research will give you the basics of what you can expect from a particular breed. The members here obviously have access to the internet, take a little time to do that research and you won't need to ask anyone the basics about the breed, you will know. A lot of the questions I see should be researched and answered long before a purchase is made. Again, I am not a fancy breeder, nor do I have alot of money. I just think everyone should use common sense before bringing an animal into their lives.

I have had both sizes Ichabob was 15 lbs and Wicket is 8mos and still weighs 3lbs 140z.
right now we have 4 large dogs (labs and a great dane) staying with us until there military owners come back, and a Jack Russell that will stay with us forvever.
I always thought I wanted a small yorkie, but to be honest I like the larger size. even though people would walk up to me and tell me Ichabob was not a yorkie he too large, I would always tell them that the true old breed was larger and I had an older breed of yorkie.

Wicket is small and danity in size but a great dane in manner, there no dog that he will back down from, that being said he has to be watch when out with the big dogs cause he wants to play with them, large dogs are very well train and one command they will stop playing and sit.
Wicket also has to be put in a play pen when we have people over so no one will step on him. especally around older people, I am afraid he would trip them.
I feel with the larger yorkie you have less worry about them getting hurt, because they are so small it doesn't take much to hurt one, and them I become over protected of him.
I am still hoping Wicket will at least get 5lbs or more. My mom who is 82 yrs old loves wicket size because she can pick him up with no problem and he such a love bug when he wants to be.

Well if we judge everyone so harshly then newcomers who did not know what to expect are going to be afraid to ask questions. I think if anyone has a problem with answering basic questions, then you should feel free to skip them. Many of us do not have a problem answering them and want people to feel free to ask them.

:thumbup: :thumbup: I agree!

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