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kuma · 05-13-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lexie Blue

Lexie is a year and a half and 14.5 lbs. I was told she'd be 7-8 lbs. Well, she just kept growing. I think she finally hit a plateau. She still sits on my lap and I can pick her up. I just can't carry her in a purse -- maybe a suitcase. But she is very sturdy, beautiful, and smart. I love every ounce of her.

LMAO Suitcase i love it!!!!!!! hehe

kuma · 05-13-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by greenmsgo84

I also forgot to mention that the puppy is young enough that she can tape the ears so that they stand up if she doesn't want floppy ears it usually works in my case with a name like Yoda his ears had to stand up so we helped them along with gauze and masking tape.

has a Star Wars mega fan!!!! yes those ears must STAND!!!!! haha

oopsmyhalofello · 05-13-2008, 10:54 PM

I love floopy ears on a yorkie. I know it isn't the way they are *suppose* to be but I think it gives them the most sweet look. Both my girls ears point straight up lol

Anyway, her vet never should have said something like that. I hope she does decide to join here, no better way to see how many shapes and sizes these little dolls can come in.

margaritaville · 05-14-2008, 05:23 AM

Mine weigh 11lbs and 13lbs. Sounds like you found another vet that doesn't know what he's talking about. Tiny, large, ears up, ears down, with tails, without tails----but still 100% Yorkie

bzymom4 · 05-14-2008, 05:40 AM

She has tried to tape the ears a couple of times but the tape never stays in for more than a day and the ears end up flopping back down. By what age do they need to be taped by to stand up? Do some dogs have ears that are too thick to stand up even if taped? I don't think it will really make a difference to her if the ears end up staying floppy because they are cute too- she just wanted her puppy to have the typical "yorkie" look with the ears that go up. She asked the vet if she should tape them and she basically told her not to bother because she was not a purebred and they probably would not go up anyway. I think she will be looking for a new vet too! Thanks for all the great stories everyone has shared about their experiences with larger yorkies!

yorkiecrazy · 05-14-2008, 05:45 AM

Yep, I agree with what everyone is saying.

We also have a large one. Gracie is 14lbs. When we got her, she was small for 12 weeks, then out of the blue she had a growth spurt . We wouldn't trade her for anything.

AmeliaBadelia · 05-14-2008, 06:11 AM

Yep. I just took my 'Melia to the vet yesterday and she weighed in at 10 lbs. Up a whole pound from a couple of months ago when she got her microchip!

AmeliaBadelia · 05-14-2008, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bzymom4

She has tried to tape the ears a couple of times but the tape never stays in for more than a day and the ears end up flopping back down. By what age do they need to be taped by to stand up? Do some dogs have ears that are too thick to stand up even if taped? I don't think it will really make a difference to her if the ears end up staying floppy because they are cute too- she just wanted her puppy to have the typical "yorkie" look with the ears that go up. She asked the vet if she should tape them and she basically told her not to bother because she was not a purebred and they probably would not go up anyway. I think she will be looking for a new vet too! Thanks for all the great stories everyone has shared about their experiences with larger yorkies!

You know, Amelia's ears went up and down all through her 1st year. Now they've finally settled in at 1 up, and 1 up with a lazy tip. Definitely try keeping the tops of the ears shaved. All that heavy hair can weigh them down. I've noticed that Amelia's lazy ear has perked up enormously since the groomy shaved her down. I suppose that's the only good thing that came of that session......

That Vet is nuts, btw.

ARCHIE · 05-14-2008, 06:23 AM

Not everyone knows Yorkies come in different sizes. What bother's me it why
the vet did not know this? I guess she dosen't have many Yorkie clients.
To be honest I would personally look for another vet. I am sorry she
upset you mother because of her lack of knowledge.
There are many larger Yorkie's on this site as you just found out. LOL
Buddy is one and a prue breed. Not all ears stand up. Perhaps if she
have them shaved down 1/3 of the way they will come up on their own.
At times the hair is heavy on the tips and prevent's the ears from coming
up. Hope that helps.
Tell mom to join us and look around at all the beautiful larger Yorkies.
She has a treasure and dosen't yet know it.
Enjoy, enjoy.

bzymom4 · 05-14-2008, 06:45 AM

I have been sharing all of your comments with my mom. She definately wants to join yorkietalk. (If she can figure out how to use it.

She is not much with computers! Ha Ha . She really enjoyed reading all the posts and is now realizing that the vet is just nuts! Her puppy has stolen her heart already and she will love him the same at 6 pounds or 20 pounds!

Crickettsmom · 05-14-2008, 07:17 AM

Well, Miss Crickett went to have her spay surgery last friday and weighed in at 9.8lbs. Vet said she was beautiful and VERY healthy!! She is an absolute teapot.BOL!!! She is only 7 months old so she will probably grow some more. I love her though and she is still a little dog to me. I could not imagine have one that is only 3-4lbs. I have a westie and a 6 yr old son. I am glad for her size.

rockbaker · 05-14-2008, 08:01 AM

I have two teapot yorkies 8# and 11# ...welcome to yorkietalk!

roxanne

LadyLuckMs · 05-14-2008, 08:20 PM

I am getting a new furbaby Saturday. Just found out today that she is 2-lbs. at 8 1/2 weeks. That seems large to me. My other little baby was only 1.3oz at that age.
The parents are 4 and 5 lbs.

Does this mean she is going to be a larger yorkie?

Chinkerbell · 05-14-2008, 09:18 PM

I do not have a larger Yorkie, or a "teapot", mine are 7.5 and 3lbs. BUT I would just like to say they are just as darling!!! I would really LOVE to have a big floppy ear boy!! Even though they do not fall in the AKC standards, they still deserve all the love we have to give. If any one has one available, let me know! hehehe...

LadyLuckMs · 05-14-2008, 09:28 PM

I was just wondering if they can be 2 lbs. at 8 wks and still be a 5 lb. or less furbaby. Both parents were small.

My Little Zoe' I lost in Dec. at the age of 4 and she was only 4 lbs. So I guess I was looking for a baby around that weight so I could carry her around with me.

Well, maybe this baby will be around 5.

I now I will LOVE her no matter what.

05-13-2008, 10:54 PM	#18
oopsmyhalofello Just Pawz Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Liverpool, NY Posts: 1,827	I love floopy ears on a yorkie. I know it isn't the way they are suppose to be but I think it gives them the most sweet look. Both my girls ears point straight up lol Anyway, her vet never should have said something like that. I hope she does decide to join here, no better way to see how many shapes and sizes these little dolls can come in. __________________

05-14-2008, 05:23 AM	#19
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	Mine weigh 11lbs and 13lbs. Sounds like you found another vet that doesn't know what he's talking about. Tiny, large, ears up, ears down, with tails, without tails----but still 100% Yorkie __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

05-14-2008, 05:40 AM	#20
bzymom4 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 7	Taping Yorkies Ears She has tried to tape the ears a couple of times but the tape never stays in for more than a day and the ears end up flopping back down. By what age do they need to be taped by to stand up? Do some dogs have ears that are too thick to stand up even if taped? I don't think it will really make a difference to her if the ears end up staying floppy because they are cute too- she just wanted her puppy to have the typical "yorkie" look with the ears that go up. She asked the vet if she should tape them and she basically told her not to bother because she was not a purebred and they probably would not go up anyway. I think she will be looking for a new vet too! Thanks for all the great stories everyone has shared about their experiences with larger yorkies!

05-14-2008, 05:45 AM	#21
yorkiecrazy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston area Posts: 2,672	Yep, I agree with what everyone is saying. We also have a large one. Gracie is 14lbs. When we got her, she was small for 12 weeks, then out of the blue she had a growth spurt . We wouldn't trade her for anything. __________________ Jamie - Gracie's Katie's and Chloe's mom : Gracie 11-12-99 11-1-2012

05-14-2008, 06:11 AM	#22
AmeliaBadelia YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 351	Yep. I just took my 'Melia to the vet yesterday and she weighed in at 10 lbs. Up a whole pound from a couple of months ago when she got her microchip! __________________ --Catherine Amelia, Rosie & the kitties

05-14-2008, 06:23 AM	#24
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Not everyone knows Yorkies come in different sizes. What bother's me it why the vet did not know this? I guess she dosen't have many Yorkie clients. To be honest I would personally look for another vet. I am sorry she upset you mother because of her lack of knowledge. There are many larger Yorkie's on this site as you just found out. LOL Buddy is one and a prue breed. Not all ears stand up. Perhaps if she have them shaved down 1/3 of the way they will come up on their own. At times the hair is heavy on the tips and prevent's the ears from coming up. Hope that helps. Tell mom to join us and look around at all the beautiful larger Yorkies. She has a treasure and dosen't yet know it. Enjoy, enjoy.

05-14-2008, 06:45 AM	#25
bzymom4 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 7	I have been sharing all of your comments with my mom. She definately wants to join yorkietalk. (If she can figure out how to use it. She is not much with computers! Ha Ha . She really enjoyed reading all the posts and is now realizing that the vet is just nuts! Her puppy has stolen her heart already and she will love him the same at 6 pounds or 20 pounds!

05-14-2008, 07:17 AM	#26
Crickettsmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,235	Well, Miss Crickett went to have her spay surgery last friday and weighed in at 9.8lbs. Vet said she was beautiful and VERY healthy!! She is an absolute teapot.BOL!!! She is only 7 months old so she will probably grow some more. I love her though and she is still a little dog to me. I could not imagine have one that is only 3-4lbs. I have a westie and a 6 yr old son. I am glad for her size. __________________ Jennifer, Proud mom to Micah, Candy, Nikki, Gizmo, and Crickett (gone but NEVER forgotten)

05-14-2008, 08:01 AM	#27
rockbaker YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nc Posts: 403	teapot yorkies I have two teapot yorkies 8# and 11# ...welcome to yorkietalk! roxanne __________________ winston & corky

05-14-2008, 08:20 PM	#28
LadyLuckMs Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 14	I am getting a new furbaby Saturday. Just found out today that she is 2-lbs. at 8 1/2 weeks. That seems large to me. My other little baby was only 1.3oz at that age. The parents are 4 and 5 lbs. Does this mean she is going to be a larger yorkie?

05-14-2008, 09:18 PM	#29
Chinkerbell Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 124	I do not have a larger Yorkie, or a "teapot", mine are 7.5 and 3lbs. BUT I would just like to say they are just as darling!!! I would really LOVE to have a big floppy ear boy!! Even though they do not fall in the AKC standards, they still deserve all the love we have to give. If any one has one available, let me know! hehehe... __________________ Bentley and Louie's Mommy

05-14-2008, 09:28 PM	#30
LadyLuckMs Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 14	I was just wondering if they can be 2 lbs. at 8 wks and still be a 5 lb. or less furbaby. Both parents were small. My Little Zoe' I lost in Dec. at the age of 4 and she was only 4 lbs. So I guess I was looking for a baby around that weight so I could carry her around with me. Well, maybe this baby will be around 5. I now I will LOVE her no matter what.