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Mom of 3 · 09-16-2008, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bequi

Since the AKC stipulates that yorkies are to weigh between 4 and 7 pounds, does a yorkie that weighs more than that means s/he is not a purebred and that somewhere along the line there was a crossing of two different breeds? I bought mine as a purebred yorkie but now he weight 7.5 at 16 months and his hair is not silky nor blue, but cottony and black. The head, legs, chest, etc. have the proper tan/gold color.

Just because a yorkie is not in that 4 to 7 pound range, does not mean he/she is not a purebred Yorkie. I believe that range is for if you are going to "show" your dog. Think of the weight like a family with brothers and sisters. I have 2 sisters. We are all different heights and weights but have the same mother and father. And as long as you love your baby, it doesn't really matter what weight he/she is. I had a dachshund a few years back, and he was suppose to be a Mini-dachshund. Well, he turned out to be 23 pounds. He was my fat Charlie and my boy! I couldn't have loved him more if he was 8 or 10 pounds. Just love and enjoy your Yorkie.

lizzie1955 · 09-16-2008, 05:11 AM

Becca is 9 1/2 months old and 2 lbs. 14 oz.

luckylady · 09-16-2008, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Aliza

My puppy will be 6 months on Monday and he is 5.5 pounds. I was told he would be a "teacup" but clearly he is not. I read that most yorkies full grow are between 5-7 pounds. What im wondering is... who had a puppy that was 5.5 pounds at 6 months and how big did he/she get fully grown?? Is he gonna get much bigger?

The rule of thumb way to ESTIMATE you puppys' adult weight is to double the weight at 12 weeks of age. As always that is just an estimate as it also has to do with the size of the parents, grandparents...and on down the line. At 6 months a yorkie puppy is usually about done growing in size, but will continue to fill out......I would guess that your puppy will top off in the 6lb range.
I agree, you love them no matter what size. I have four yorkies ranging from 3 1/2 lbs to 12 lbs and I love them all the same!

bequi · 09-16-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mom of 3

Just because a yorkie is not in that 4 to 7 pound range, does not mean he/she is not a purebred Yorkie. I believe that range is for if you are going to "show" your dog. Think of the weight like a family with brothers and sisters. I have 2 sisters. We are all different heights and weights but have the same mother and father. And as long as you love your baby, it doesn't really matter what weight he/she is. I had a dachshund a few years back, and he was suppose to be a Mini-dachshund. Well, he turned out to be 23 pounds. He was my fat Charlie and my boy! I couldn't have loved him more if he was 8 or 10 pounds. Just love and enjoy your Yorkie.

Thanks for your comment. That makes me feel better. I adore Moty and can't imagine my life without him, but a few days ago a friend said I had been taken by the breeder because he couldn't be a purebred yorkie because of his size. Your example of the sisters was a VERY good one.

LoveMyRoxy · 09-16-2008, 04:28 PM

My Roxy is 4 lbs. Both of her parents were small. Also, the breeders kept one from a previous litter that was 2 1/2 lbs. I kept her once for about 6 weeks and every time I would pick her up I would hold her so gently. I have a cousin who has a bigger yorkie. He must be around 8-10lbs. Haven't seen them in a while. They also got a yorkie from an elderly person who could no longer take care of it. Her name is Prissy. She is itty bitty. If roxy was 14lbs I would still love her. I'm her momma!

Mom of 3 · 09-16-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bequi

Thanks for your comment. That makes me feel better. I adore Moty and can't imagine my life without him, but a few days ago a friend said I had been taken by the breeder because he couldn't be a purebred yorkie because of his size. Your example of the sisters was a VERY good one.

You are very welcome. I have learned a few things since I have been on here. I have 3 AKC Yorkies. The youngest is 8months old and she is 3 bs.6oz. the next one is almost 2 years and she is 7lbs. and the third one is 6 years old and he is 6lbs. Then I have a Yorkie/Poo and he is 6lbs 11oz. The fifth one is a dachshund, 10 1/2 years old and she is 10lbs. So I have a crew. Love them all, small ones and the bigger ones. The real little ones you have to be careful with, health wise, and you have to be careful people do not step on them. Rosie my 7 pounder you can "play" with her. Raindrop my baby, I try not to be too rough with her. Well, I will ramble on. Glad I could help.

paulapoo · 09-16-2008, 04:47 PM

My first yorkie was 3.5 pounds. He passed a few years ago and I wanted a yorkie that was a little bigger. Otis is 9 pounds and change and he's perfect sized. Still little enough to carry around, but I don't worry as much as I did with my little bitty Shorty dog.

camperbee · 09-17-2008, 06:12 AM

when i bought my yorkie she is surposed to be 3 1/2 pounds tops. I did not see the parents and 2 days later after bringing home this beautiful pup i discovered she was covered in ringworm fugus. She was shaved down and she looked like a big sore. I thought I would die. She is now about 12 pounds and is siver. She is very sweet. I am glad she is the one I got. It was fate. camperbee

JBJsRockAngel · 09-17-2008, 09:33 AM

Lulu is 8 months and probably about 7 pounds or so.

Katylou · 09-17-2008, 04:07 PM

Katy Lou is 5 months old and weighs 5 #'s. I don't know what size she will end up nor do I care. I will love her at any size. I don't understand why so many people make so much about size. Wouldn't you love your child no matter what size he/she is?

Chipmunk01 · 09-17-2008, 04:33 PM

Hello! My puppy is only four months and is about 2.5lbs. for your yorkie to be even at the low end of the "average size" should mean he is the perfect size.

Chipmunk01 · 09-17-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bequi

Thanks for your comment. That makes me feel better. I adore Moty and can't imagine my life without him, but a few days ago a friend said I had been taken by the breeder because he couldn't be a purebred yorkie because of his size. Your example of the sisters was a VERY good one.

Also, I have a friend who's yorkie has always been tiny about 5 pounds (from the day she got him Oct 2002 to Nov 2007) and within 6 months he had skyrocketed to 10 lbs. Every dog is different and I think it has a lot to do with eating habits and genetics much like us.

Mom of 3 · 09-17-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Katylou

Katy Lou is 5 months old and weighs 5 #'s. I don't know what size she will end up nor do I care. I will love her at any size. I don't understand why so many people make so much about size. Wouldn't you love your child no matter what size he/she is?

I agree with you. Size is just a number. I don't know why some people get so upset about the size and weight of their puppy. I know my breeder says when people come to her and say things like, " I only want a small/tiny one", she says, they are off her list right away. I love mine all just they way the are.

paulalowe6 · 09-17-2008, 04:45 PM

Halle is 8 lbs and Brutis is a little under 4lbs and I don't see the big deal about the size either. They are our babies and we luv them and they luv us unconditionally!!!!!!!
Paula

Halle

Brutis

bequi · 09-18-2008, 09:24 AM

I agree with you all about loving your baby no matter what. I really felt that after a few days of having brought Moty home, I didn't want any other dog and that he was the most precious thing I had. Just looking into his big black eyes made me melt. I mostly asked because when my friend told me I had been "taken" by the breeder she meant that the breeder asked for too much money selling me Moty as a purebred when she thought that he was not because of his size. I would like to purchase another yorkie but I am now undecided about purchasing from the same breeder. Does anyone know of a good breeder in the South Florida area (Miami)?

All I can say, though, is that fate brought Moty and I together and for that I am really happy.

09-16-2008, 04:28 PM	#80
LoveMyRoxy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: French Settlement, LA, US Posts: 9	My Roxy is 4 lbs. Both of her parents were small. Also, the breeders kept one from a previous litter that was 2 1/2 lbs. I kept her once for about 6 weeks and every time I would pick her up I would hold her so gently. I have a cousin who has a bigger yorkie. He must be around 8-10lbs. Haven't seen them in a while. They also got a yorkie from an elderly person who could no longer take care of it. Her name is Prissy. She is itty bitty. If roxy was 14lbs I would still love her. I'm her momma! __________________ Cody & Roxy

09-16-2008, 04:47 PM	#82
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	My first yorkie was 3.5 pounds. He passed a few years ago and I wanted a yorkie that was a little bigger. Otis is 9 pounds and change and he's perfect sized. Still little enough to carry around, but I don't worry as much as I did with my little bitty Shorty dog. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

09-17-2008, 06:12 AM	#83
camperbee YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: meansville, ga Posts: 5	hard to tell with buying a baby yorkie about size when i bought my yorkie she is surposed to be 3 1/2 pounds tops. I did not see the parents and 2 days later after bringing home this beautiful pup i discovered she was covered in ringworm fugus. She was shaved down and she looked like a big sore. I thought I would die. She is now about 12 pounds and is siver. She is very sweet. I am glad she is the one I got. It was fate. camperbee

09-16-2008, 05:11 AM	#77
lizzie1955 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York Posts: 185	Becca is 9 1/2 months old and 2 lbs. 14 oz.

09-17-2008, 09:33 AM	#84
JBJsRockAngel Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 93	Lulu is 8 months and probably about 7 pounds or so.

09-17-2008, 04:07 PM	#85
Katylou Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 335	Katy Lou is 5 months old and weighs 5 #'s. I don't know what size she will end up nor do I care. I will love her at any size. I don't understand why so many people make so much about size. Wouldn't you love your child no matter what size he/she is?

09-17-2008, 04:33 PM	#86
Chipmunk01 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: newport news, va, usa Posts: 18	Hello! My puppy is only four months and is about 2.5lbs. for your yorkie to be even at the low end of the "average size" should mean he is the perfect size.

09-17-2008, 04:45 PM	#89
paulalowe6 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,444	Halle is 8 lbs and Brutis is a little under 4lbs and I don't see the big deal about the size either. They are our babies and we luv them and they luv us unconditionally!!!!!!! Paula Halle Brutis

09-18-2008, 09:24 AM	#90
bequi Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 12	I agree with you all about loving your baby no matter what. I really felt that after a few days of having brought Moty home, I didn't want any other dog and that he was the most precious thing I had. Just looking into his big black eyes made me melt. I mostly asked because when my friend told me I had been "taken" by the breeder she meant that the breeder asked for too much money selling me Moty as a purebred when she thought that he was not because of his size. I would like to purchase another yorkie but I am now undecided about purchasing from the same breeder. Does anyone know of a good breeder in the South Florida area (Miami)? All I can say, though, is that fate brought Moty and I together and for that I am really happy.