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Lee B · 10-19-2008, 02:59 PM

My first Westie was so far out of standard, we called him Westie Giganticus. He was about 25-28 lbs. His ears were too big, his tail was too long, and his heart was as big as they come. He, too, had one ear up and one ear down.

I consider myself blessed to have had him in my life for a little over 15 years. I loved that dog, and he loved us back. What a GREAT dog.

Being within "standard" doesn't mean jack diddly when it comes to the love we share. You love Buddy and he loves ya back. What more could you ask? And if some people don't see his beauty, they're the ones that are losing out.

Give him an extra hug and skritch for me, willya?

Ashley V · 10-19-2008, 03:07 PM

Buddy is adorable! I have an 8 lb yorkie (Chip) and a 14 lb yorkie (Smokey) and I do tend to get more compliments on my little one, but I still hear some about Smokey too.

I think Buddy looks a lot like Smokey in the face. :-)

luvfla · 10-19-2008, 03:25 PM

We have 2 Yorkiebabys & BOTH were the last of the litter. Bear (aka Clarence) & Weezie (aka Keegan) have floppy ears, Bear has a collapsed trachea, heart problems he is shaped like a barrel but we ADORE him. Weeze has seizures& hates a brush...that is totally ok with us..his antics completely 'pay' for his lack of sophicatication.
My friend, you cannot decide where love finds you. Kisses to you & your pup.....he IS the boy!!! Enjoy.

Patti · 10-19-2008, 03:37 PM

They are all cute!!! I have taken mine out a few times and most of the time people never say anything. I think a lot of people think we just have then as accessories. But to me they are beautiful. Buddy is very handsome, by the way.

katelin · 10-19-2008, 03:44 PM

Your buddy looks a lot like my Coco. She is 8 lbs. and has great coloring just like your Buddy. I love that dog, but as with you, the little ones get the "Ohhh" comments, and Coco gets the "what a nice dog" comments.

Funny thing though, my last three litters it was the biggest boy that was the first to be sold. People just fell in love with those pudgy boys.

Ivy Lucille · 10-19-2008, 04:15 PM

I think Buddy is very handsome!

My first yorkie (Ivy Lucille) (RIP) was 13 pounds. She was my love. It was a long time before I could bear to take on another yorkie because I was afraid of having to go through that pain again. But I did---2x! I got my Mayzie first. She was just a pup when I got her. She came from a litter of 7 and her mom was a 13 pounder. Mom seemed much bigger than my first yorkie was even though they weighed the same. Anyway, I got Mayzie not knowing/caring how big she would be. She is 7 lbs now at almost 3 yrs. Mo was rehomed to me when he was 3 and he was just a tiny thing 4.6. Let me tell you, when they are both together, he is the one that gets all the attention. I get "she is so big" "oh is he a teacup" "I like him best" blah blah blah. All of this to say: All yorkies big or small are wonderful!

AprilLove · 10-19-2008, 05:18 PM

Your Buddy is ADORABLE! I don't think the size of a Yorkie makes them more or less adorable, to me, its all in their eyes

. I think you have it made, a well behaved, adorable Yorkie!!!
In answer to the question, I think everyone looks at something different as to what appeals to them. I've seen large Yorkies and small Yorkies that are equally cute.

ps, I forgot to add that I have a Bichon, who in his heydey weighed 32 lbs (quite large for a Bichon) and I think he is attractive because he has a huge Heart. He is old and weighs somewhat less now, but he is as beautiful to me today as the day I brought him home almost 15 years ago :-)

Yorkie_25 · 10-19-2008, 05:22 PM

Your baby boy is just too cute!!! I honestly think all Yorkies are adorable..but I am espically fond of the ones who have manners and is well behaved! Its nothing worse than to see a cute small dog and then realize he is a yappy little devil!! LOL
I also agree with the last comment that a lot people just like smaller dogs.When I went hunting for breeders, I would specifically ask them how big they expected their pups to be..or how big the parents were. I did not want a small Yorkie because of all the health problems I had heard about. Chloe parents are 5 pounds and I am okay with that, but I would had also loved to have had a Yorkie who parents were a little bigger! Where I messed up was I went to visit the breeder to just "look" and fell in LOVE!!!

zenzele · 10-19-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MissTinkerbelle

Have you ever seen an unattractive Yorkie?

All of the Yorkies on here are so so beautiful.
They are just amazing looking!

I sometimes feel like my Buddy isn't as beautiful or as handsome as some of the Yorkies on this site.

Although, I would NEVER trade him ever, I love him so much and he is a GREAT dog, I just feel like I never get the "Oh my gosh he is so cute" compliments, anywhere I go.

I get the "He is such a great, well-behaved dog" comment, which makes me feel good as an owner, but once and a while I would love to hear that I have a beautiful or cute Yorkie, and I just never seem to get that.

Is that because he isn't a peanut and doesn't weight 5 lbs and he weighs 10 lbs?

Just wondering if the tiny teeny dogs get the cute comments more than the bigger Yorkies?

I love my Buddy and he is the best! He is cute, handsome and beautiful to ME!

Why would you ask this question?? There is no such thing as an unattractive Yorkie, Yorkies by their very essences are among the most beautiful dogs ever. From the pictures you attached Buddy looks like every other Yorkie on this site... with very minor differences (I've found mainly the shape of the eyes) all Yorkies look alike...that's the benefit of a purebred you know what you're getting. Weight doesn't change the Yorkie look, just the size!! 10 lbs is still a very small dog... take him out to the dog park anytime you think he's a whopper... you'll see that he's not... some people prefer the sturdiness of a 10 pound yorkie.

MeganS · 10-19-2008, 05:46 PM

I think Buddy is PRECIOUS! I LOVE his ears. He looks like he's just ready to play.

Sometimes I wish I had a yorkie that was standard...you know...long flowing hair, small up ears, smaller (this is in addition to Tucker lol, I wouldn't trade him for the world), and I'd still love to have one one day.

But Tucker is my baby and he is steady as a rock - I don't have to worry too much if he jumps off the couch or bed or trips down the last step, you know? I feel like I can really *play* with him without breaking him.

and he's such a good boy. AND he's a cutie-patootie. He's not the drop-dead gorgeous kind of yorkie, he's the puppy-looking adorable kind. and I love every bit of him.

amandawash · 10-19-2008, 05:47 PM

Oh my gosh it's hurts my heart to think your feelings have been hurt!!! Buddy is DARLING!!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh!!! I LOVE the biggers ones and the smaller ones- in fact I love them all!!! The fun thing about a bigger one is when they lay in your lap you get all that extra lovin'! Ranger is a smaller guy (5lbs) and people rarely say things to me about him, in fact, I get lots of scrutinizing looks like they think all of us with little dogs are trying to be Paris or something.. sigh. At least we have each other!!!!!!

Anyway- tell Buddy that I think he is SUPER handsome!

BabyFidgette · 10-19-2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissTinkerbelle

Have you ever seen an unattractive Yorkie?

All of the Yorkies on here are so so beautiful.
They are just amazing looking!

I sometimes feel like my Buddy isn't as beautiful or as handsome as some of the Yorkies on this site.

Although, I would NEVER trade him ever, I love him so much and he is a GREAT dog, I just feel like I never get the "Oh my gosh he is so cute" compliments, anywhere I go.

I get the "He is such a great, well-behaved dog" comment, which makes me feel good as an owner, but once and a while I would love to hear that I have a beautiful or cute Yorkie, and I just never seem to get that.

Is that because he isn't a peanut and doesn't weight 5 lbs and he weighs 10 lbs?

Just wondering if the tiny teeny dogs get the cute comments more than the bigger Yorkies?

I love my Buddy and he is the best! He is cute, handsome and beautiful to ME!

I think he's damn adorable!!!!!! I have a bigger Yorkie too!

zenzele · 10-19-2008, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissTinkerbelle

Have you ever seen an unattractive Yorkie?

All of the Yorkies on here are so so beautiful.
They are just amazing looking!

I sometimes feel like my Buddy isn't as beautiful or as handsome as some of the Yorkies on this site.

Although, I would NEVER trade him ever, I love him so much and he is a GREAT dog, I just feel like I never get the "Oh my gosh he is so cute" compliments, anywhere I go.

I get the "He is such a great, well-behaved dog" comment, which makes me feel good as an owner, but once and a while I would love to hear that I have a beautiful or cute Yorkie, and I just never seem to get that.

Is that because he isn't a peanut and doesn't weight 5 lbs and he weighs 10 lbs?

Just wondering if the tiny teeny dogs get the cute comments more than the bigger Yorkies?

I love my Buddy and he is the best! He is cute, handsome and beautiful to ME!

As a follow up to my previous post, I have a retired showdog Yorkie that weighs 4 pounds, she's a Champion showdog and her photo is listed on the breeder's website among the Champions... and guess what??? ... I don't always get comments on how cute she is, sometimes people look at her and don't comment at all!! Does that mean she's not cute?? No... I don't need other people to tell me my dog is cute and the truth of the matter is ANYBODY that owns a Yorkie... don't need others to tell them they have a cute dog... YORKIES ARE CUTE...PERIOD!! THAT'S A GIVEN... DO ALL OF YOU OTHER YORKIE OWNERS AGREE WITH. ME???? Tinkerbelle, be more confident in yourself and your dog... you don't need others' to tell you what you have...if in doubt... try putting her up for adoption and see how fast someone will scoop her up!!

LunasMomma · 10-19-2008, 06:03 PM

I think he's amazing and adorable

I have two girls, Luna is teeny weeny and Izzy is 8 lbs. I do get so many comments about Luna and how cute she is, but everyone seems to ignore my Izzy

It is unfair, I know

It's like someone commenting on how cute one child is while totally ignoring the other

linnylou28 · 10-19-2008, 06:05 PM

This breed is absolutely gorgeous. Haven't seen an ugly one yet. I don't understand how some of these breeders are getting away with selling "rare, exotic, chocolate, golden," Yorkshire Terriers. In doing my homework through the AKC and online, it is my understanding there is no such thing. Yet, these breeders are getting enormous fees for these puppies that are not recognized as the breed standard. Am I wrong? If so can someone set me straight. I am sick to death of reading how it is all about the babies but they are shipped clear across the globe. "We will sell you a dog for 1500. plus with limited registration because we are protecting the breed." Can the public be that out of touch. There is no such thing as a TEACUP Yorkie. Parents are buying them for their children because it's the "in" thing. How sad is this. These dogs are not meant to be handled by children. Yet families are asking to adopt one or buy one for their kids.

10-19-2008, 03:07 PM	#17
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	Buddy is adorable! I have an 8 lb yorkie (Chip) and a 14 lb yorkie (Smokey) and I do tend to get more compliments on my little one, but I still hear some about Smokey too. I think Buddy looks a lot like Smokey in the face. :-) __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

10-19-2008, 03:37 PM	#19
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	They are all cute!!! I have taken mine out a few times and most of the time people never say anything. I think a lot of people think we just have then as accessories. But to me they are beautiful. Buddy is very handsome, by the way. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

10-19-2008, 03:44 PM	#20
katelin YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,778	Your buddy looks a lot like my Coco. She is 8 lbs. and has great coloring just like your Buddy. I love that dog, but as with you, the little ones get the "Ohhh" comments, and Coco gets the "what a nice dog" comments. Funny thing though, my last three litters it was the biggest boy that was the first to be sold. People just fell in love with those pudgy boys. __________________ *LaVail Yorkshire Terriers*

10-19-2008, 04:15 PM	#21
Ivy Lucille ♥♥beats @ my feet! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA Posts: 4,814	I think Buddy is very handsome! My first yorkie (Ivy Lucille) (RIP) was 13 pounds. She was my love. It was a long time before I could bear to take on another yorkie because I was afraid of having to go through that pain again. But I did---2x! I got my Mayzie first. She was just a pup when I got her. She came from a litter of 7 and her mom was a 13 pounder. Mom seemed much bigger than my first yorkie was even though they weighed the same. Anyway, I got Mayzie not knowing/caring how big she would be. She is 7 lbs now at almost 3 yrs. Mo was rehomed to me when he was 3 and he was just a tiny thing 4.6. Let me tell you, when they are both together, he is the one that gets all the attention. I get "she is so big" "oh is he a teacup" "I like him best" blah blah blah. All of this to say: All yorkies big or small are wonderful! __________________ Jamie, Mom to Mayzie and Mozes

10-19-2008, 05:18 PM	#22
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 7,190	Your Buddy is ADORABLE! I don't think the size of a Yorkie makes them more or less adorable, to me, its all in their eyes . I think you have it made, a well behaved, adorable Yorkie!!! In answer to the question, I think everyone looks at something different as to what appeals to them. I've seen large Yorkies and small Yorkies that are equally cute. ps, I forgot to add that I have a Bichon, who in his heydey weighed 32 lbs (quite large for a Bichon) and I think he is attractive because he has a huge Heart. He is old and weighs somewhat less now, but he is as beautiful to me today as the day I brought him home almost 15 years ago :-) __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie R.I.P. Bailey & BitsyRoo Last edited by AprilLove; 10-19-2008 at 05:21 PM.

10-19-2008, 02:59 PM	#16
Lee B YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Land O' Lakes, FL Posts: 735	My first Westie was so far out of standard, we called him Westie Giganticus. He was about 25-28 lbs. His ears were too big, his tail was too long, and his heart was as big as they come. He, too, had one ear up and one ear down. I consider myself blessed to have had him in my life for a little over 15 years. I loved that dog, and he loved us back. What a GREAT dog. Being within "standard" doesn't mean jack diddly when it comes to the love we share. You love Buddy and he loves ya back. What more could you ask? And if some people don't see his beauty, they're the ones that are losing out. Give him an extra hug and skritch for me, willya?

10-19-2008, 03:25 PM	#18
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	We have 2 Yorkiebabys & BOTH were the last of the litter. Bear (aka Clarence) & Weezie (aka Keegan) have floppy ears, Bear has a collapsed trachea, heart problems he is shaped like a barrel but we ADORE him. Weeze has seizures& hates a brush...that is totally ok with us..his antics completely 'pay' for his lack of sophicatication. My friend, you cannot decide where love finds you. Kisses to you & your pup.....he IS the boy!!! Enjoy.

10-19-2008, 05:22 PM	#23
Yorkie_25 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 106	Your baby boy is just too cute!!! I honestly think all Yorkies are adorable..but I am espically fond of the ones who have manners and is well behaved! Its nothing worse than to see a cute small dog and then realize he is a yappy little devil!! LOL I also agree with the last comment that a lot people just like smaller dogs.When I went hunting for breeders, I would specifically ask them how big they expected their pups to be..or how big the parents were. I did not want a small Yorkie because of all the health problems I had heard about. Chloe parents are 5 pounds and I am okay with that, but I would had also loved to have had a Yorkie who parents were a little bigger! Where I messed up was I went to visit the breeder to just "look" and fell in LOVE!!!

10-19-2008, 05:46 PM	#25
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	I think Buddy is PRECIOUS! I LOVE his ears. He looks like he's just ready to play. Sometimes I wish I had a yorkie that was standard...you know...long flowing hair, small up ears, smaller (this is in addition to Tucker lol, I wouldn't trade him for the world), and I'd still love to have one one day. But Tucker is my baby and he is steady as a rock - I don't have to worry too much if he jumps off the couch or bed or trips down the last step, you know? I feel like I can really play with him without breaking him. and he's such a good boy. AND he's a cutie-patootie. He's not the drop-dead gorgeous kind of yorkie, he's the puppy-looking adorable kind. and I love every bit of him. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

10-19-2008, 05:47 PM	#26
amandawash Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 2,152	Oh my gosh it's hurts my heart to think your feelings have been hurt!!! Buddy is DARLING!!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh!!! I LOVE the biggers ones and the smaller ones- in fact I love them all!!! The fun thing about a bigger one is when they lay in your lap you get all that extra lovin'! Ranger is a smaller guy (5lbs) and people rarely say things to me about him, in fact, I get lots of scrutinizing looks like they think all of us with little dogs are trying to be Paris or something.. sigh. At least we have each other!!!!!! Anyway- tell Buddy that I think he is SUPER handsome! __________________ Amanda 's Ranger & Ryder

10-19-2008, 06:03 PM	#29
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I think he's amazing and adorable I have two girls, Luna is teeny weeny and Izzy is 8 lbs. I do get so many comments about Luna and how cute she is, but everyone seems to ignore my Izzy It is unfair, I know It's like someone commenting on how cute one child is while totally ignoring the other __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

10-19-2008, 06:05 PM	#30
linnylou28 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 3	I have seen some advertised that I can't figure out! This breed is absolutely gorgeous. Haven't seen an ugly one yet. I don't understand how some of these breeders are getting away with selling "rare, exotic, chocolate, golden," Yorkshire Terriers. In doing my homework through the AKC and online, it is my understanding there is no such thing. Yet, these breeders are getting enormous fees for these puppies that are not recognized as the breed standard. Am I wrong? If so can someone set me straight. I am sick to death of reading how it is all about the babies but they are shipped clear across the globe. "We will sell you a dog for 1500. plus with limited registration because we are protecting the breed." Can the public be that out of touch. There is no such thing as a TEACUP Yorkie. Parents are buying them for their children because it's the "in" thing. How sad is this. These dogs are not meant to be handled by children. Yet families are asking to adopt one or buy one for their kids.