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07-31-2008, 06:20 AM | #1 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: berea, ky
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| How can a yorkie be charted at 6 lbs if his mother is 12 lbs and his father is 5 lbs. Also I know you breeders are wanting bigger females to weed out the problems while giving birth but isn't 12 lbs a little to much for a breeder yorkie? I am so confused on this. I thought I found the perfect little male until I asked for additional pictures, parents size. I received the additional pictures (I asked for normal pictures) instead I received a dressed up yorkie that looked a little bit bigger then he should be up against a pillow and on a lap. What do I need to say when I ask about babies to where I am not wasting your time nor mine? Someone please help me make decisions on getting a yorkie that will be 4 -7 lbs only. |
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07-31-2008, 06:46 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | Someone breeding within standard is not using a 12 pound dam. A 5-6 dam is within standard and generally considered safe to breed. Remember genetics goes back further than just the parents...there are 2 more generations to consider. Finding a breeder who knows their lines or has had litters using the same sire and dam can more accurately "guess" their mature weight. Of course, waiting until a puppy is older eliminates the guess work too. This is one reason people look for show breeders. Show breeders have a vested interest in the appearance and size of their puppies. They're seeking show potential. As far as asking for additional pictures...I'd specifically requests one of puppy unadorned.
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07-31-2008, 06:52 AM | #3 |
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| What is the fascination of only wanting a small yorkie? I see this all the time and not just on this website. People always want the tee-tiny ones. I can understand people wanting a dog inside the home and therefore want a small dog but why is the weight of the dog so important? I wanted a yorkie because I LOVE yorkies. I could care less how much they weigh and if they are going to be big or small. My Mufasa is 4.5 months old and he weighs 5 pounds. If he was 2 pounds I'd love him just as much and if he were 12 pounds I'd love him just as much. I fell in love with his personality and not his size. I don't want to step on anyone's toes but this whole subject just confuses me. |
07-31-2008, 06:59 AM | #4 | |
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07-31-2008, 07:07 AM | #5 | |
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Furthermore people are false advertising these yorkies to make more money. I refuse to pay a large amount of money when I was told he will be a certain size and he turns out to be 10 lbs bigger. You get what you paid for. I have to make the right decision on getting a yorkie and we all know what the standard is. So whats wrong in staying within the standards of a yorkie? | |
07-31-2008, 07:08 AM | #6 |
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07-31-2008, 07:13 AM | #7 | |
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If people were all breeding within standard...the size issue would be a moot point.
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07-31-2008, 07:17 AM | #8 |
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| i just wanted to add that no breeder can guarantee size they can only give estimates..so pups will surprise you even if the backrgound is right..called a throwback good luck sounds like you are doing a good job on researching and asking questions keep it up..a good breeder likes questions |
07-31-2008, 07:41 AM | #9 |
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| I'm sorry I guess I should have prefaced that I'm speaking of people in general, not at you!!!! I was asking a question but it sounded more like a statement I guess. Ha! My bad! If I got a lab puppy I would want that puppy to grow up and be the standard. I wouldn't want a 100 pound lab or a 10 pound lab. I want a lab that IS a lab. Same goes with a yorkie. I understand where you are coming from. |
07-31-2008, 07:46 AM | #10 |
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| If you want one in the 4-7 lb range I wouldnt buy from someone thats breeding a 12 pound dam. Look for parents that are standard sized
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07-31-2008, 08:51 AM | #11 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: lubbock texas
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| The lady that I am getting my puppy from has had several litters from the same dam and sir, amd all of them except one have been 5 to 7 lbs she was showing me pictures of the previous litters and there was one very big puppy and it turned out to be the one a coworker has that told me about the lady and that puppy is now 3 years old and is 18 lbs, but she is one of the sweetest yorkies I know, the breeder now has a recent picture of her in her album. The vet told my coworker that she was a throw back to the orignal yorkies. It just goes to show that you can never trust that they will only be a certain size. |
07-31-2008, 08:59 AM | #12 |
Forever Athena's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma
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| I think size is silly. When you have a baby do you think to yourself "if it's too big I'm taking it back" get a Yorkie and love it for the lil fur baby it is,and stop worrying about it's size.
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07-31-2008, 09:02 AM | #13 |
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| Bailey looks really small (to me anyway) but is 8lbs lol i think he has stoped growing now he is 10months old, but what ever size he is i cudnt care
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07-31-2008, 09:19 AM | #14 |
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| I would never breed a twelve pound yorkie nor would I buy one that has a twelve pound mama. I know that breeders can NEVER guarantee the sizze of puppies tho but at least start out with parents that are within the standard and the standard does not say 4-7 lbs. It says under 7lbs. Just keep on looking and you will find your perfect baby. |
07-31-2008, 09:31 AM | #15 |
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| Why question those who want a small yorkie? Yorkie's are supposed to be small dogs, anything over 7 Lbs is big by definition. If you want a Yorkie that meets the standard you just need to find a reputable breeder that knows how to achieve that. Most breeders use a pattern of bigger females and smaller males and that makes them feel like they are doing the right thing. In reality that combination produces various sizes in which almost none will meet the standard for correct proportion. The standard describes much more than size, it's a picture of the correct dog...nose to tail. The standard now reads "Must not exceed 7 lbs." , it does not specify a minimum weight. I don't think anyone should have to defend their preference for a Yorkie that is to the smaller end of the standard, or to the larger end, it's a personal preference, not a morality issue. |
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