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hellosunshine · 11-18-2013, 08:13 PM

I'm a new mom to an 8 year old 15lb yorkie! I never realized they could get so big

SWHouston · 11-19-2013, 11:07 AM

I think I read somewhere that the biggest Yorkie on record was 22 lbs.
That was some while ago, may have changed (larger) since ?

Jasmean · 11-19-2013, 12:09 PM

i was so unaware yorkies got that big...ya'll are so informative!

SWHouston · 11-19-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasmean

i was so unaware yorkies got that big

IMHO, the Yorkshire Breed has been increasing in size/weight over the decades. I believe this to be caused previously by "most" people leaning toward the more active in viewing a Liter. More active, thus stronger, thus bigger, and it is passed along to the next generation.

It's unfortunate, that recently, there are many who would choose one of the Toy Breeds, have a fixation on having one that is very small. This has put a terrific burden on Breeders to cause those accommodations. Those who have resisted, should be applauded.

Often, an experienced Owner doesn't understand the Health Problems caused by downsize breeding, and experiences a life long periphery of those, and frequently a premature death.

SWHouston · 11-19-2013, 10:40 PM

Excuse the double post...

The last line should have read, "an inexperienced Owner"

Darn that five minute Edit rule !

yorkiesincommon · 11-20-2013, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kmkrhb

Lol I guess thats a good way of looking at it. He's just soo cute this size I wish he'd stay this way foreverr!!

I have seen many little yorkies who were "suppose" to be within standard and instead they are in a category of their own and like we all agree, if healthy more to love. I know it is sometimes a bit disappointing when they are much larger than we were told or thought they would be. Just remember that yorkies are wonderful no matter what kind of package they where and every Yorkies goal is to take over the world 1 yorkie at a time. Good Luck.

Britster · 11-20-2013, 07:05 AM

I remember I really was clueless about dog breeds standards/etc when I got Jackson. I just wanted a puppy. I thought he was soooo tiny when I got him. Only 6lbs. Then I went to a mini Yorkietalk meetup and realized how gigantic my 7 month old puppy was

and that the size he was when I brought him home is how big Yorkies are supposed to be!

He's more... Westie or Border Terrier sized. But I prefer it so it doesn't bother me.

JuliannaB · 11-20-2013, 08:13 AM

What a handsome boy Jackson is.

gracielove · 11-20-2013, 09:12 AM

The original Yorkies were actually quite small. Recently, as we celebrated veterans day, I saw posts about, the now famous, war hero, Smoky, the Yorkshire Terrier who fought is WWII. He was so small he fit into his new owners helmet even though he was full grown. He was 4lbs and about as rugged as a dog can be. If you can find his life story it is worth the read time. I know he/she? has had a lot of press over the years.
https://www.facebook.com/smokywardog

These dogs had a much wider gene pool I'm sure and their size was not achieved by the bad breeding practices used today in order to downsize a breed.

11-19-2013, 11:07 AM	#32
SWHouston YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 1,537 Blog Entries: 1	I think I read somewhere that the biggest Yorkie on record was 22 lbs. That was some while ago, may have changed (larger) since ? __________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca.

11-19-2013, 10:40 PM	#35
SWHouston YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 1,537 Blog Entries: 1	Excuse the double post... The last line should have read, "an inexperienced Owner" Darn that five minute Edit rule ! __________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca.

11-20-2013, 07:05 AM	#37
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I remember I really was clueless about dog breeds standards/etc when I got Jackson. I just wanted a puppy. I thought he was soooo tiny when I got him. Only 6lbs. Then I went to a mini Yorkietalk meetup and realized how gigantic my 7 month old puppy was and that the size he was when I brought him home is how big Yorkies are supposed to be! He's more... Westie or Border Terrier sized. But I prefer it so it doesn't bother me. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

11-18-2013, 08:13 PM	#31
hellosunshine Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 10	I'm a new mom to an 8 year old 15lb yorkie! I never realized they could get so big

11-19-2013, 12:09 PM	#33
Jasmean Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 62	i was so unaware yorkies got that big...ya'll are so informative!

11-20-2013, 08:13 AM	#38
JuliannaB YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: canada Posts: 782	What a handsome boy Jackson is.

11-20-2013, 09:12 AM	#39
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	The original Yorkies were actually quite small. Recently, as we celebrated veterans day, I saw posts about, the now famous, war hero, Smoky, the Yorkshire Terrier who fought is WWII. He was so small he fit into his new owners helmet even though he was full grown. He was 4lbs and about as rugged as a dog can be. If you can find his life story it is worth the read time. I know he/she? has had a lot of press over the years. https://www.facebook.com/smokywardog These dogs had a much wider gene pool I'm sure and their size was not achieved by the bad breeding practices used today in order to downsize a breed.