Large Yorkie

[cidneyI]

Originally Posted by DaveBSte

My Yorkie, Bills, is 14lbs, does that qualify as a Teapot??? I love the size of my baby because he is big enough that I'm not always tripping over or stepping on him. My baby is named Bills because he has expensive tastes. He only drinks bottled water, only eats Science Diet, he only sleeps on the soft side of our sleep number bed. He is pickey! We have only found one treat he likes aside from Dentasticks. I posted this earlier but I don't see it so I'm so sorry if this is redundant. I'm new to the site but so far my wife Sylvia and I. love reading YorkieTalk.com with our baby, Bills. Hello Everybody!

Omg, I love Bills name, what a hoot! I can totally relate to the expensive part!

[jazzymom]

Guess I will be needing a membership Tucker is 7.4 lbs at the vet today and he is 4 1/2 months old. Just love him to pieces

[MommytoMiles]

Originally Posted by gracielove

This is amazing to me that there are so many larger Yorkies here. I think they are all so cute and am so glad that people love their larger Yorkies. Sadly that is not always the case. I get emails that notify me of all the small dogs that go into the shelters of the NYC area. There are so many larger Yorkies and Yorkie mixes abandoned or given to the shelters. It is very sad.

For many people who think they are getting a small dog, 5 to 7lbs, it can be disappointing when they end up with a medium sized dog instead. It is very sad that they would re-home the dog because of it's size but it happens. Yorkies have such great personalities and that personality is perfect for an active family with kids.

I would advise anyone who really has their heart set on a Yorkie that fits into the breed standard for size to buy from a breeder who has a great deal of knowledge of Yorkie genetics and pedigrees. The breeders should be dealing with an established line of dogs and aware of what the line has been producing in the last several generations as far as size and genetic stability as well as the general conformation of the dogs. There are many breeders out there that think that putting two smaller sized dogs together will produce small puppies and that is not true. One or both of those pet quality dogs could very well carry genes that will produce larger dogs. That is why you need a knowledgeable breeder that knows the lines and has proven breeding stock.

I love your larger Yorkies. I can just imagine how much fun they are to be around. I love my little girl. She is a live wire but I do have to protect her quite a bit. I did want a small dog due to a back injury. She is perfect for me but I surely would love her just as much if she had gotten larger.

Yes, I sometimes get the 'is that Yorkie a full-blooded Yorkie?'. Usually, its from dumb, ignorant people who don't have ANY dog at all to call their own. Miles will be 10 mos. on 6/30 and last time I checked he was at 7.6 lbs. I am sure that has changed by now. His body is very long which is also deceiving.

Miles runs, jumps, and plays with the other doggies in a pack at the meetups; the smaller Yorkies are either yapping /snapping at other dogs / people or they are sitting on laps doing nothing (too fragile, I guess). He was a little shy at first (i refused to pick him up when he asked and made him go play) still is but he likes being around other dogs now. I had on Too Cute on TV where they were showing newborn puppies, Miles was whining and looking for the puppies behind the television. He couldn't understand why he couldn't play with them or why they wouldn't come out of the TV.

And he is a little food thug lol. The doggies were fighting over treats too funny. Miles showed his teeth and growled. WOW!!!

[CindyP812]

I have a girl that is about 12 lbs and she is the healthiest one I have. I love her and woudl not take anything for her.

[Judithris]

Originally Posted by TammyJM

No, you're not the only one. My Harley's weight ranges from 21-24lbs.

I've posted his picture below...

Tammy

HES BEAUTIFUL. LOOK ALOT LIKE MY BUTTERCUP !!

[Clay Freinwald]

We recently lost our Taylor who weighed 15 pounds at 9 Months and 18-20 pounds as an adult (She was 12) We have her niece (Molly) who is 14 lbs. We'd love to find another full-size Yorkie pup and have absolutely no interest in a Tea-Cup or bred to be tiny dog. The question is, where do you find them? We got both of our dogs from a family that happened to have a couple of litters (they were not breeders). It's even hard to find people who will believe that she was a purebred. Anyone have any ideas?

[gracielove]

Originally Posted by Clay Freinwald

We recently lost our Taylor who weighed 15 pounds at 9 Months and 18-20 pounds as an adult (She was 12) We have her niece (Molly) who is 14 lbs. We'd love to find another full-size Yorkie pup and have absolutely no interest in a Tea-Cup or bred to be tiny dog. The question is, where do you find them? We got both of our dogs from a family that happened to have a couple of litters (they were not breeders). It's even hard to find people who will believe that she was a purebred. Anyone have any ideas?

I couldn't say for sure in your area where to buy a larger Yorkie. Most serious breeders try to keep their breeding program within the standard weight which is I believe is 7lbs at the largest. But that is not to say they do not at times have somewhat larger dogs since no one can prevent such a thing happening occasionally.
Many of the people here on YT that have larger Yorkies bought them from people promising a much smaller mature weight. Your best bet is to go and look at the parents to get an idea of what size the owners pups will actually be. If you have trouble getting to see both parents I would advise you to move on. The breeder should at least have pictures of the sire.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Clay Freinwald

We recently lost our Taylor who weighed 15 pounds at 9 Months and 18-20 pounds as an adult (She was 12) We have her niece (Molly) who is 14 lbs. We'd love to find another full-size Yorkie pup and have absolutely no interest in a Tea-Cup or bred to be tiny dog. The question is, where do you find them? We got both of our dogs from a family that happened to have a couple of litters (they were not breeders). It's even hard to find people who will believe that she was a purebred. Anyone have any ideas?

Only bad breeders use the word teacup. Also anyone who breeds there dog is a breeder. Since reputable breeders breed to the standard which is not to exceed 7 pounds your best bet is looking at yorkie rescues and maybe petfinder.com

[Wagintail]

Thought the general maximum size for a Yorkie was approximately 7 lbs. At 4 months old my Ollie weighs 7.4 lbs. Wonder if he will end up being a 20 lber? Had no idea Yorkies can get this big......lol