Why does size matter????

[scrapindee]

Most "good" breeders do not advertise tinies, t-cup, etc. I always tell folks that if they see that in their search, move onto the next breeder.

[JJinjersey]

Originally Posted by Miss Magoo

I don't get the size thing either. I was shocked at how small some yorkies were when I was first looking at getting a puppy. Both their actual weight and their projected weight.

Now that I have Bella, I don't care how big or small she will be. Just as long as she's healthy and happy thats all that matters. whether she's considered/called teacup/standard or teapot - which I had never heard until I came on here.

I snuck Bella into Target when I first got her to get her carrier and the manager of the store came over because she had Yorkies. She asked how old she was and then made the comment "oh she'll be a little bit then". I had never heard that term and I said excuse me. She explained that a "little bit" is between a teacup and a standard. I told her that all of those terms were incorrect and there are just Yorkies. She wasn't very pleased with me, but oh well

Hi Miss Magoo! I thought I was the only person sneaking my Bryan into Target and Walmart.....I tried to take him in when he was about 13 weeks and was told at the door "No dogs allowed" I was furious so I took him down to Petsmart to get a puppy trim and came back and told that woman who stopped me at the door....that if dogs, puppies are not allowed in the store that they should have a sign posted on the door and why do they sell dog food,cloths,etc? So now I take him in inside his little carrier on my shoulder

[JJinjersey]

Originally Posted by greyacresmom

As for me...size did matter a lot. That is why I bought a pup that was 6 months old and knew that he was pretty much full grown.

I have been in the same line of work for over 20 years and have bad hands and wrists. I have no strength left. So I wanted a 3-5# yorkie for a reason. So I could carry him without a lot of pain.

Hi Grey's mom....you have a reason that makes a lot of sense to me for wanting a smaller pup......but alot of people want them because they think it cute!!! all yorkies are cute!

[Sethowner]

Originally Posted by scrapindee

Most "good" breeders do not advertise tinies, t-cup, etc. I always tell folks that if they see that in their search, move onto the next breeder.

[lulababy]

When I was looking for a puppy, I wanted a "smaller" pup, not because I wanted to be paris hilton or nicole richie or whoever. My friend neil has a sweet little pomeranian that is 4lbs and I thought he was the perfect size!! Neko (his dog) is what made me want to get a smaller one because my mom has a yorkie that turned out to be a teapot at 8lbs and he is a handful/harder to carry. You can't really take him anywhere in any sort of carrier! He loves to be out in public places, but he is too big to be hidden, so he mostly has to stay at home with her! So I had 4-5lbs in mind--good to stay at home, good to take out. I wanted to make sure the parents were smaller as well, to get as good as guarantee as I could that they wouldnt end up 8lbs. I just picked the smallest one I could find, but she ended up not growing very much as Pebbles is almost 7 months and she is 2.8 pounds. I guess she will be around 3 1/2 pounds full grown which is close enough for me.

I am getting a playmate for her though and he will be coming home in two weeks. Size was really important for me with finding him, because Pebbles is so small that she cannot play with most dogs on even footing. I do not know of any dogs her size around here (all of them are big dogs), and being that I was getting him primarily for her, I wanted them to be the same size!! Well, when i found him he was adorable and I had to have him even though he is probably going to be smaller than pebbles. Being that he is 17 ounces and 10 weeks currently, this will probably be the case.

I think it is fine though, but I don't like people thinking I am "shallow" or something because my dog is smaller. They are both extremely healthy and sweet, and were not bred to be so small. They just happened to show up on this earth that way!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by lulababy

When I was looking for a puppy, I wanted a "smaller" pup, not because I wanted to be paris hilton or nicole richie or whoever. My friend neil has a sweet little pomeranian that is 4lbs and I thought he was the perfect size!! Neko (his dog) is what made me want to get a smaller one because my mom has a yorkie that turned out to be a teapot at 8lbs and he is a handful/harder to carry. You can't really take him anywhere in any sort of carrier! He loves to be out in public places, but he is too big to be hidden, so he mostly has to stay at home with her! So I had 4-5lbs in mind--good to stay at home, good to take out. I wanted to make sure the parents were smaller as well, to get as good as guarantee as I could that they wouldnt end up 8lbs. I just picked the smallest one I could find, but she ended up not growing very much as Pebbles is almost 7 months and she is 2.8 pounds. I guess she will be around 3 1/2 pounds full grown which is close enough for me.

I am getting a playmate for her though and he will be coming home in two weeks. Size was really important for me with finding him, because Pebbles is so small that she cannot play with most dogs on even footing. I do not know of any dogs her size around here (all of them are big dogs), and being that I was getting him primarily for her, I wanted them to be the same size!! Well, when i found him he was adorable and I had to have him even though he is probably going to be smaller than pebbles. Being that he is 17 ounces and 10 weeks currently, this will probably be the case.

I think it is fine though, but I don't like people thinking I am "shallow" or something because my dog is smaller. They are both extremely healthy and sweet, and were not bred to be so small. They just happened to show up on this earth that way!

Good post. I think size is only one consideration out of many. Health for me is absolutely number one, and breeders who breed to standard usually try to breed healthy and sociable puppies as well. I think many people are bothered by the fact that some breeders always say that the dog will not be over 7 pounds and it gets much bigger than this. I have read many posts that say that their pup was "guarantee teacup" and weighs 8 pounds at 4 months. So when a breeder says 7 pounds, you always wonder.

[bchgirl]

Unless someone is searching for a micro dot sized puppy...I have absolutely no qualms with size being part of their criteria for purchasing a puppy.

In my search for Reggie, I waited until I found a breeder and puppy who met all the criteria I was searching for...including size.

[Teryn]

Personality is the biggest for me and like a man, it helps to have one that is nice looking. It doesn't do diggly squat though if you can't play with them, love on them, and talk to them. (dogs and men)

[Mybabyboymax]

IMO I think all yorkies are precious. Small, medium and large
Now what I wanted when looking for max was a puppy that had a baby face and was not going to be too big. It was my personal preference and don't think I should have to cover up the fact that I wanted a smaller yorkie. Hes 3 1/2 pounds and exactly what I wanted. I often see a lot of post where people say their dogs are 3-4 pound range and they were hoping they'd get bigger and that might very well be the case for them but it wasn't for me. when I was searching I wanted a pup 3-4 pounds, now if max were to get to 10 pounds I would love him the same. I don't think that people should be looked at as a bad owner because they want a smaller pup. Breeders have a tendency to say they don't breed for money but yet they price the smaller ones higher, why? never understood how a breeder can say there's no such thing as a teacup but then price their smaller ones as teacups sorry for the novel lol

[nikkinack]

I think if people knew the cost that comes with the really small dogs they would think twice. Not saying all small dogs have issues but in most cases they are more likely to. I just wish people would think about the future when they get dogs not what is cool at the moment.

[chachi]

I think yorkies are sweet in all sizes

[RONLYNN]

I think people want different things. I knew that I wanted a tiny dog. I might not have gotten her from the best breeder but I would do it again. I knew I wasn't going to breed her, I wanted her to be tiny and I got exactly what I wanted. Although I did not necessarily want her to have a Liver Shunt it happened and we dealt with it and now she is all better. Teddi will be 2 years old in September and she is 3 lbs. which is exactly what I want!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Mybabyboymax

IMO I think all yorkies are precious. Small, medium and large
Now what I wanted when looking for max was a puppy that had a baby face and was not going to be too big. It was my personal preference and don't think I should have to cover up the fact that I wanted a smaller yorkie. Hes 3 1/2 pounds and exactly what I wanted. I often see a lot of post where people say their dogs are 3-4 pound range and they were hoping they'd get bigger and that might very well be the case for them but it wasn't for me. when I was searching I wanted a pup 3-4 pounds, now if max were to get to 10 pounds I would love him the same. I don't think that people should be looked at as a bad owner because they want a smaller pup. Breeders have a tendency to say they don't breed for money but yet they price the smaller ones higher, why? never understood how a breeder can say there's no such thing as a teacup but then price their smaller ones as teacups sorry for the novel lol

Very few breeders don't breed for the money; there is a huge difference in breeders. Some truly love the breed and have spent years studying it, and going to shows, for them breeding is a passion not an attempt to make a few dollars. They are honestly trying to improve the breed, and don't price male and female puppies differently or smaller size puppies differently. They never use the teacup word, and truly are only looking for the best possible homes for their pups. They insist upon limited registration in most cases, or have their pups neutered before placing. These are the ones that don't breed for money, and in my opinion, the only ones who should be breeding.

[Mybabyboymax]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Very few breeders don't breed for the money; there is a huge difference in breeders. Some truly love the breed and have spent years studying it, and going to shows, for them breeding is a passion not an attempt to make a few dollars. They are honestly trying to improve the breed, and don't price male and female puppies differently or smaller size puppies differently. They never use the teacup word, and truly are only looking for the best possible homes for their pups. They insist upon limited registration in most cases, or have their pups neutered before placing. These are the ones that don't breed for money, and in my opinion, the only ones who should be breeding.

great explanation now I would love to find a breeder like that. Its so hard in NY to get a puppy from a breeder and even harder to find a good breeder.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Mybabyboymax

great explanation now I would love to find a breeder like that. Its so hard in NY to get a puppy from a breeder and even harder to find a good breeder.

I know what you mean, I thank Yorkitalk for telling me about the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America (YTCA) I thought as long as it was AKC I was safe, but found out this just isn't the case. Here's a link for referrals. Yorkshire Terrier Club of America About The Club I suggest you talk to a few, you will learn so much on what to look for in a breeder. You will find that many charge no more than backyard breeders do.