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08-24-2008, 09:19 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orlando area, Florida
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| 7lb Yorkie My husband and I are speaking with someone about their yorkie and she said he will probably get to be 7lbs, does anyone have a 7lb yorkie they could show me a picture of? Is 7lbs a good weight, is it average? I don't know if the likelyhood of us getting him are that great though, when my husband called she said she has sent pictures to two other people and she is waiting to hear back from them. We will probably call back here in a few to let her know that if neither of the other two decide to take him that we will. Anyways, sorry I went off topic, back to the 7lb thing Here he is at 4 months: |
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08-24-2008, 09:21 AM | #2 |
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| My punkin is 7 maybe 8lbs but she is just short and chunky (look at my pics on my profile)
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08-24-2008, 09:32 AM | #3 |
Little Pink Houses Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Burbank, California USA
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| I think the AKC standard states "under 7 lbs" with 4-6 lbs preferred. Goodluck, I hope you get him He's a cutie |
08-24-2008, 09:43 AM | #4 |
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| My little Misty is about 8# now, and she is 8 months old. I wanted a larger one seeing as how mch problems I had with my little 3# one. My vet told me I would be much happier, as they don't have as much problems as the little ones. He said if my 3# one had broken a leg, it is almost impossible to fix. And, even at 8# they are small dogs. Pat |
08-24-2008, 09:57 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California
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| Here is Beamer at 1 yr old and 6.75 lbs and his sister who was a little over 4 1/2 lbs at the time. Beamer is sturdy, strong and healthy and I don't worry one bit about him, yet he is still small enough to curl up and sleep on my chest.
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08-24-2008, 11:05 AM | #6 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Size in my opinion is only one of many considerations, and not a very important one at that. Standard is seven pounds and below, but many beautiful Yorkies are bigger than that. What do you know about this breeder, what kind of health screening does she do, what registry does she use, how long has she been breeding? What types of coats do the parents have? Silky coats are so much easier to care for than cotton. A dog is a 15-year investment, and will become an important family member, try to find the best breeder you can, and don't rush into anything. By the way, breeders always say someone else is interested; it makes you feel like you have to act fast, and this is not a good way to find a pet. I also have never heard of a breeder saying a dog will get over 7 pounds, although many do.
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08-24-2008, 11:09 AM | #7 |
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| Do you know how much he weighs now? That will give you an idea how big he will get. I find breeders often under estimate adult size so this guy may end up being bigger than seven pounds. He's also got floppy ears. A breeder who isn't breeding to the standard also probably doesn't health test, either. To have the best chance of getting a Yorkie who will grow up to look and act like a Yorkie is supposed to and be free of genetic conditions like liver shunts and luxating patellas, it's best to deal only with a reputable breeder who is breeding to the standard and health testing. BTW, many backyard breeders will try to tell you an annual check up and updating shots is health testing. Don't be fooled. A reputable breeder carefully screens her breeding dogs for genetic problems they could pass on to puppies. Breeding dogs should be bile acids tested for liver shunts, have knees and hips xrayed, thyroid panels, eyes checked, etc. A breeder to should be able to show you proof that this was done. Yorkies are 36 times more likely to have a liver shunt than all other breeds combined. Yorkies are ranked #4 in cases of luxating patellas by the Orthopedic Foundation of America. Surgeries for these conditions run several thousand dollars so it is very important to only deal with a reputable breeder who health tests. |
08-24-2008, 11:11 AM | #8 |
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| The size isn't a determining factor or anything, I just wanted to see some pictures of yorkies that were 7lbs so I could get a good idea of size. Thanks everyone! |
08-24-2008, 11:14 AM | #9 | |
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I'm looking for a pet, nothing for show, I'm not even concerned with him being purebred, I would like a small dog with yorkie-like qualities. | |
08-24-2008, 11:17 AM | #10 |
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| My smallest is 6.5 and my largest is 7.5...you can see them all in my avi.
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08-24-2008, 11:31 AM | #11 |
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| Good luck on your decision. I'm confused on the floppy ear comment above. I haven't worried about shaving LuLu's ears or taping them. I saw another thread that many people had Yorkie's with floppy ears. This post made it sound like a bad thing. Should I shave or tape her ears? I was thinking they would be OK even if they were floppy. She is a pet only, no shows. Of course, I think she's perfect
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08-24-2008, 11:43 AM | #12 | |
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Yorkshire Terrier Club of America Official Breed Standard A potential puppy buyer can tell a lot about a breeder by how close to the standard the puppies are. My point to the OP was that a puppy larger than the standard and with floppy ears is a red flag that the breeder may not be breeding responsibly. Health testing is a very important part of being a responsible breeder. It is buyer beware when buying a purebred dog since all breeds are prone to certain inherited conditions. You must carefully screen breeders to make sure they are doing everything possible to make sure their puppies are free from genetic "time bombs". Poorly bred purebred dogs can cost you a fortune in vet bills and break your heart. | |
08-24-2008, 03:05 PM | #13 |
Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana
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| My Otis is 7 pounds in the summer..packs on a little more in the winter with less exercise. Here are some pics of him. I usually keep him cut short cause he has a cottony coat and is not fond of grooming. He's thin, but has long legs for a yorkie.
__________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo) |
08-24-2008, 03:05 PM | #14 |
Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana
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| whoops forgot to upload. sorry, it's not working!
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08-24-2008, 03:59 PM | #15 |
My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia
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| Kalina is 6 3/4 lbs. I think she's a great size. I can tote her anywhere and she's not too heavy - but she's still sturdy enough that I don't worry about her like I do Matty.
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