Yorkie Coats, Colors, Growth Chart Discussion - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

ParrotLady · 03-13-2009, 06:44 PM

This may be out of place here, but is the rule of thumb the same for Silky Terriers? We joined Yorkie Talk because it is soooo great, but we really have a Silky. Her hair is not "silky" at all, but she is only 7 months old.

Her hair seems thin, and it is not very soft. Will it change?

steeleandco · 03-14-2009, 03:28 AM

As a breeder of Yorkies the only prediction that has been right on for me has been health and temperment. I have a mama that throws all kinds little and big, silver and black, of course she is CKC so I think something in her background makes her pups irregular I breed her for health and temperment and intelligence. Her pups are wonderful companions very healthy and smart..but I tell people up front that if size and color are their upmost concern then these are not the pups for them. I have other mamas that breed more true to color and size but none that throw pups more healthy and sweet than Angel Baby's

Jemma · 03-23-2009, 04:42 AM

Health and temp are important to me in any breed. I hear people get upset if their puppy is gaining weight and is becoming bigger than they thought it would be. I have a Shorkie. I was told she would be 7-8 pounds, BUT it could be more or less. Breeder trying to be honest. Better to state "estimate" lol. So now at 4 months, she is 2 pounds 8 ounces. I hope she gets to be 7 or 8 pounds. She'll be able to do more on her own if she's a little bigger, lol.
What I don't understand and perhaps the members can help me with this, is why do people like to buy pups that will stay at 2 or 3 pounds? I mean what is it actually that people like about it? What does owning a 2 pound pup do? I am just curious because maybe I'm missing something. Are they better for some reason? I'm new to the Yorkie so I'm still learning. I mean to offend no one, just trying to learn some things here. This is a GREAT forum, the best I've seen for Yorkies.

steeleandco · 03-23-2009, 05:47 AM

I have ask potential parents just as a survey for my own information. These are the answers I have gotten "They are the cutest" I have a back condition and I can't bathe and care for any dog over 5 lbs but I still want a companion. I want one like I have seen in the movies. They won't hurt my children, cat, bird, etc. I want a baby that I can carry everywhere with me, planes, trips, sneak into motels etc.

Now if I suspect they have unrealistic expectations I try to reeducate them. No matter what the size they are still buying a terrier. They bark, will bite if provoked, they were bred to chase anything that runs from them. Also they are dogs not human babys (no mattter what we treat them like) They run and play and eat without hands and poop and chew. I tell them that the dogs in movies are highly trained by professionals they didn't come that way. And because I know the Yorkshire Terrier and their relationship to humans, that even though they don't grow up to meet their human parents expectations they will be loved anyway

Jemma · 03-23-2009, 06:05 AM

I say in a nutshel, love them like your baby, but always remember they are canine first.

bellasmomok · 03-23-2009, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jemma

What I don't understand and perhaps the members can help me with this, is why do people like to buy pups that will stay at 2 or 3 pounds? I mean what is it actually that people like about it? What does owning a 2 pound pup do? I am just curious because maybe I'm missing something. Are they better for some reason? I'm new to the Yorkie so I'm still learning. I mean to offend no one, just trying to learn some things here. This is a GREAT forum, the best I've seen for Yorkies.

Quote:

Originally Posted by steeleandco

I have ask potential parents just as a survey for my own information. These are the answers I have gotten "They are the cutest" I have a back condition and I can't bathe and care for any dog over 5 lbs but I still want a companion. I want one like I have seen in the movies. They won't hurt my children, cat, bird, etc. I want a baby that I can carry everywhere with me, planes, trips, sneak into motels etc.

I have to agree with the above. I wanted a Yorkie that would be small (for me small was 3-5 lbs) so that she would be more of a lap dog and could go with me anywhere. Bella is 4.2 lbs, and is perfect! She fits perfectly on my lap (without spilling over

) and because she's small enough to carry, she comes with me lots of places a larger dog would never be able to. Also, I'm not a fan of being jumped on/licked/etc by larger dogs....I think if she were closer to 7 lbs it would still have been ok, but 10+ is just more than I want, especially since I live in an apartment. (Also, 4.2 lb actually seems to weigh MUCH more when said dog is leaning as hard as she can to look around! I can't imagine adding a few pounds to that!!)

Kentucky_Kutie · 03-26-2009, 12:24 PM

All of this is very interesting. I wanted a smaller Yorkie because I have a 3 lb Chihuahua that goes EVERYWHERE with me and I wanted a playmate that could join us on our outings. I also wanted a dog that would be similiar in size to Hannah because well I just did lol I didnt want one larger dog being too rough etc with the smaller one.

Now Hannah is 1 yr old and is 3.2 lbs...and Miley is just over 7 weeks and was 1.2 lbs today at the Vet. So can anybody give me an estimate of what little Miley might be as an adult? Her parents are 3 and 4 lbs but she was a singleton too so she is a little on the plump side haha.

Kentucky_Kutie · 03-26-2009, 12:27 PM

Also Miley's hair on her head at the roots is still jet black....she has no lighter roots on ANY of her black yet. Her dark brown points have lightened to a light tan but the black hasnt changed. So does that mean anything...or is it too early to tell yet?

nanahas3 · 03-26-2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steeleandco

I have ask potential parents just as a survey for my own information. These are the answers I have gotten "They are the cutest" I have a back condition and I can't bathe and care for any dog over 5 lbs but I still want a companion. I want one like I have seen in the movies. They won't hurt my children, cat, bird, etc. I want a baby that I can carry everywhere with me, planes, trips, sneak into motels etc.

Now if I suspect they have unrealistic expectations I try to reeducate them. No matter what the size they are still buying a terrier. They bark, will bite if provoked, they were bred to chase anything that runs from them. Also they are dogs not human babys (no mattter what we treat them like) They run and play and eat without hands and poop and chew. I tell them that the dogs in movies are highly trained by professionals they didn't come that way. And because I know the Yorkshire Terrier and their relationship to humans, that even though they don't grow up to meet their human parents expectations they will be loved anyway

I love this post!

nanahas3 · 03-26-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParrotLady

This may be out of place here, but is the rule of thumb the same for Silky Terriers? We joined Yorkie Talk because it is soooo great, but we really have a Silky. Her hair is not "silky" at all, but she is only 7 months old.

Her hair seems thin, and it is not very soft. Will it change?

My daughter has a Silky that is 16 months old his hair has gotten lots thicker but a silky's hair is kind of a misnomer their hair is not Silky to the touch but a little course. From what we have read and seen as far as pictures of other Silky's their coats do not get long like a Yorkie does. That all said they are still very beautiful dogs and very loving in nature

hatajay · 05-01-2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jemma

What I don't understand and perhaps the members can help me with this, is why do people like to buy pups that will stay at 2 or 3 pounds? I mean what is it actually that people like about it? What does owning a 2 pound pup do? I am just curious because maybe I'm missing something. Are they better for some reason? I'm new to the Yorkie so I'm still learning. I mean to offend no one, just trying to learn some things here. This is a GREAT forum, the best I've seen for Yorkies.

puppies will grow to 1 yr old, maybe urs is just a late bloomer. make sure you feed enough nutrition, i suggest eukanuba after i tried everything else like royal caine, isam, etc.

Jemma · 05-01-2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hatajay

puppies will grow to 1 yr old, maybe urs is just a late bloomer. make sure you feed enough nutrition, i suggest eukanuba after i tried everything else like royal caine, isam, etc.

Doesn't that have corn or corn gluten in it? If so, I don't want it. Corn and grain are just fillers imo and can cause allergies in dogs. I like Wellness and Innova

yorkiepuppie · 05-01-2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jemma

Health and temp are important to me in any breed. I hear people get upset if their puppy is gaining weight and is becoming bigger than they thought it would be. I have a Shorkie. I was told she would be 7-8 pounds, BUT it could be more or less. Breeder trying to be honest. Better to state "estimate" lol. So now at 4 months, she is 2 pounds 8 ounces. I hope she gets to be 7 or 8 pounds. She'll be able to do more on her own if she's a little bigger, lol.
What I don't understand and perhaps the members can help me with this, is why do people like to buy pups that will stay at 2 or 3 pounds? I mean what is it actually that people like about it? What does owning a 2 pound pup do? I am just curious because maybe I'm missing something. Are they better for some reason? I'm new to the Yorkie so I'm still learning. I mean to offend no one, just trying to learn some things here. This is a GREAT forum, the best I've seen for Yorkies.

i wanted a small yorkie because i thought they are really cute, but after i learned about the health problems small dogs tend to have, i was scared when my dog stopped growing. my yorkie is 3 lbs. but both her parents were 5 lbs, so she should be ok health wise. some dogs just stay small even if their parents are bigger.

i baby sit my friends dog who is 8 lbs. and i can say that a 3 lb dog is a lot easier to carry and you can actually carry them in a purse so they can go everywhere with you. but if the dog is bigger, it will be too hard to carry around in a purse, it will be too heavy.

i do think that even a 8 lb dog is still really small. the only thing is that it does make a big difference when you carry them or when they sit in your lap.

steeleandco · 05-01-2009, 12:08 PM

I guess what it boils down to then is how close do you want to be to your dog? The tinier it is the more portable, the bigger it is the more it can do on it's own. My 2 1/2 lb girl will not do anything for herself if she can get out of it. My 16 lb girl does not expect for anyone to pick her up and gets nervous if someone does for some reason. She plays ball with me and hunts mice and is a lot of fun. Little Queen is a baby and always will be a spoiled baby no matter how old she gets.

ornamental · 05-01-2009, 12:41 PM

Hi everyone! I am very new to the site and this is my first time posting. I have been reading this thread about yorkie coats, colors, silky terriers, yorkshire terriers, etc...and now I am curious.

I have 2 babies. Maxwell, male, is 15 weeks and 3lbs. Mercedes, female, is 11 weeks and 2lbs. They come from different breeders and have different parents.

Maxwell has a thin coat of straight hair which seems to be growing. He also has a short, black coat under that long hair, especially towards the back. He has alot of white/silver growing on top of his head. The hair on his legs, paws, and tail is short and doesn't seem to be growing at all. His ears were standing when I got him but now they don't.

Mercedes has a very thick coat and has hair EVERYWHERE, even on her legs, paws, and tail! It makes her look alot bigger than she really is. So far, she doesn't have white on her head like Maxwell does. Her ears just started standing up recently.

I have AKC papers on them showing that they are Yorkshire Terriers. But after reading all the posts, I'm really not sure anymore. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Picture left to right:
Maxwell, Mercedes, Mercedes (up front) and Maxwell (in back).

03-13-2009, 06:44 PM	#31
ParrotLady Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ross, TX Posts: 259	This may be out of place here, but is the rule of thumb the same for Silky Terriers? We joined Yorkie Talk because it is soooo great, but we really have a Silky. Her hair is not "silky" at all, but she is only 7 months old. Her hair seems thin, and it is not very soft. Will it change? __________________ Tracie and Penny http://www.parrot-and-conure-world.com

03-14-2009, 03:28 AM	#32
steeleandco Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sussex Co Virginia Posts: 38 Blog Entries: 2	color and weight As a breeder of Yorkies the only prediction that has been right on for me has been health and temperment. I have a mama that throws all kinds little and big, silver and black, of course she is CKC so I think something in her background makes her pups irregular I breed her for health and temperment and intelligence. Her pups are wonderful companions very healthy and smart..but I tell people up front that if size and color are their upmost concern then these are not the pups for them. I have other mamas that breed more true to color and size but none that throw pups more healthy and sweet than Angel Baby's __________________ "PLAYS WITH YORKIES"

03-23-2009, 04:42 AM	#33
Jemma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 838	Right on Steele Health and temp are important to me in any breed. I hear people get upset if their puppy is gaining weight and is becoming bigger than they thought it would be. I have a Shorkie. I was told she would be 7-8 pounds, BUT it could be more or less. Breeder trying to be honest. Better to state "estimate" lol. So now at 4 months, she is 2 pounds 8 ounces. I hope she gets to be 7 or 8 pounds. She'll be able to do more on her own if she's a little bigger, lol. What I don't understand and perhaps the members can help me with this, is why do people like to buy pups that will stay at 2 or 3 pounds? I mean what is it actually that people like about it? What does owning a 2 pound pup do? I am just curious because maybe I'm missing something. Are they better for some reason? I'm new to the Yorkie so I'm still learning. I mean to offend no one, just trying to learn some things here. This is a GREAT forum, the best I've seen for Yorkies.

03-23-2009, 05:47 AM	#34
steeleandco Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sussex Co Virginia Posts: 38 Blog Entries: 2	Opinions I have ask potential parents just as a survey for my own information. These are the answers I have gotten "They are the cutest" I have a back condition and I can't bathe and care for any dog over 5 lbs but I still want a companion. I want one like I have seen in the movies. They won't hurt my children, cat, bird, etc. I want a baby that I can carry everywhere with me, planes, trips, sneak into motels etc. Now if I suspect they have unrealistic expectations I try to reeducate them. No matter what the size they are still buying a terrier. They bark, will bite if provoked, they were bred to chase anything that runs from them. Also they are dogs not human babys (no mattter what we treat them like) They run and play and eat without hands and poop and chew. I tell them that the dogs in movies are highly trained by professionals they didn't come that way. And because I know the Yorkshire Terrier and their relationship to humans, that even though they don't grow up to meet their human parents expectations they will be loved anyway Last edited by steeleandco; 03-23-2009 at 05:50 AM. Reason: left a word out

03-23-2009, 06:05 AM	#35
Jemma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 838	Thanks I say in a nutshel, love them like your baby, but always remember they are canine first.

03-26-2009, 12:24 PM	#37
Kentucky_Kutie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 26	All of this is very interesting. I wanted a smaller Yorkie because I have a 3 lb Chihuahua that goes EVERYWHERE with me and I wanted a playmate that could join us on our outings. I also wanted a dog that would be similiar in size to Hannah because well I just did lol I didnt want one larger dog being too rough etc with the smaller one. Now Hannah is 1 yr old and is 3.2 lbs...and Miley is just over 7 weeks and was 1.2 lbs today at the Vet. So can anybody give me an estimate of what little Miley might be as an adult? Her parents are 3 and 4 lbs but she was a singleton too so she is a little on the plump side haha.

03-26-2009, 12:27 PM	#38
Kentucky_Kutie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 26	Also Miley's hair on her head at the roots is still jet black....she has no lighter roots on ANY of her black yet. Her dark brown points have lightened to a light tan but the black hasnt changed. So does that mean anything...or is it too early to tell yet?

05-01-2009, 12:08 PM	#44
steeleandco Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sussex Co Virginia Posts: 38 Blog Entries: 2	How small is small I guess what it boils down to then is how close do you want to be to your dog? The tinier it is the more portable, the bigger it is the more it can do on it's own. My 2 1/2 lb girl will not do anything for herself if she can get out of it. My 16 lb girl does not expect for anyone to pick her up and gets nervous if someone does for some reason. She plays ball with me and hunts mice and is a lot of fun. Little Queen is a baby and always will be a spoiled baby no matter how old she gets. __________________ "PLAYS WITH YORKIES"

05-01-2009, 12:41 PM	#45
ornamental YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fernandina Beach, Florida, USA Posts: 6	Look at my babies...why are their coats different? Hi everyone! I am very new to the site and this is my first time posting. I have been reading this thread about yorkie coats, colors, silky terriers, yorkshire terriers, etc...and now I am curious. I have 2 babies. Maxwell, male, is 15 weeks and 3lbs. Mercedes, female, is 11 weeks and 2lbs. They come from different breeders and have different parents. Maxwell has a thin coat of straight hair which seems to be growing. He also has a short, black coat under that long hair, especially towards the back. He has alot of white/silver growing on top of his head. The hair on his legs, paws, and tail is short and doesn't seem to be growing at all. His ears were standing when I got him but now they don't. Mercedes has a very thick coat and has hair EVERYWHERE, even on her legs, paws, and tail! It makes her look alot bigger than she really is. So far, she doesn't have white on her head like Maxwell does. Her ears just started standing up recently. I have AKC papers on them showing that they are Yorkshire Terriers. But after reading all the posts, I'm really not sure anymore. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Picture left to right: Maxwell, Mercedes, Mercedes (up front) and Maxwell (in back). Attached Thumbnails