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manolos mom · 03-02-2009, 07:39 AM

Have you guys seen the Yorkies that show. I dont think I have ever seen a tiny one. Most are 5 to 7 lbs. I think they have to be that size inorder to show. Not sure but it seems that way....I like my Yorkies HARDY....

PiePiper · 03-02-2009, 07:55 AM

My first Yorkie, male, was 14 lbs. Piper (female) is a little over 5 lbs. Yet Chipper was the same size height that Piper is. Chipper had short legs, thick muscular body and the cutest Teddy bear face, and wasn't fat just thick chested. Piper has long legs, she's small boned and very slender and also has a cute Teddy bear face. To me both dogs seem small.

Symph2001 · 03-02-2009, 08:06 AM

I have the same problem when we go out. Millie is 8 pounds.

We went to the local pet store and a woman commented on how big she was. Really? 7-10 pounds is the standard for her size. I think 'teacups' are adorable but I'd be scared I'd hurt one.

My groomer was shocked at her size and she specializes in yorkies. It wasn't that she was big but that someone finally got a standard sized dog. She asked me the breeders number cause she'd been looking for a larger yorkie. She said all she'd been getting for the longest time were 'teacups' and she'd had a few people ask if she knew anyone who was breeding the larger size. She wanted to know when the standard had suddenly become the 'larger' sized? Like someone wanted to supersize their order.

Ashley V · 03-02-2009, 08:11 AM

It is annoying. Chip is 6.5 lbs and Smokey is 13 lbs sometimes I hear it even with Chip! I feel bad though because Chip doesn't really want strangers around him, but people are always commenting on how cute he is because he's small and looks like a yorkie. Chip hides behind me, but Smokey who is large would get completely ignored if it wasn't for him being so outgoing and it's only because he's "large" and doesn't look like a purebred yorkie to those that don't know the yorkie breed. I think both of my babies are beautiful!

Nancy1999 · 03-02-2009, 08:22 AM

Don't feel bad, we've had members with full grown 3-pound Yorkies, who were told the same thing. Joey's around 5 1/2 pounds, and I was shopping with him when a lady came over to me, and remarked about how big he was. She informed me that she just got a brand new 10-week-old "teacup" yorkie who was 3 pounds.

Sometimes, I think people are just excited about their dogs and say stupid things.

Ashley V · 03-02-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Don't feel bad, we've had members with full grown 3-pound Yorkies, who were told the same thing. Joey's around 5 1/2 pounds, and I was shopping with him when a lady came over to me, and remarked about how big he was. She informed me that she just got a brand new 10-week-old "teacup" yorkie who was 3 pounds.

Sometimes, I think people are just excited about their dogs and say stupid things.

Yea and that 3 lb "teacup" is probably going to be about 5-6 lbs too.

Chip was almost about 2.6 lbs at 8 weeks, so he was probably 3 lbs at 10 weeks and now he's 6.5. People!!

Tobie22 · 03-02-2009, 08:53 AM

O my goodness...does it get on my nerves? YES! Tobie weights 5 lb something...and when people ask how much he weights and I tell them, they are just like he is BIG and then think he is not cute anymore! It is so annoying! I don't care how much he weights as along as he is healthy and happy! I went home this weekend to see my family and my cousin got a yorkie/pomeranian and the thing doesn't even weight a pound, Tobie looked huge compared to that thing. It is really sad how small it is, it is cute but you have to be so careful where you step. And I know how you feel about "teacups".

Gennies · 03-02-2009, 09:11 AM

Yes, Yes, Yes!! I've only had Barley for three weeks. The first week we did nothing but go to the vet's. Due to his kennel cough I didn't want him out and infecting others. But the last two weekends we went to the three local chain pet stores that are around here.

I had people saying he was so big and I went into mommy protector mode. I tell them, "Well being that he was skin and bones at 6 lbs when I rescued him a few weeks ago. I'm ecstatic that he is up to 8.8 lbs and is now healthy." This shuts their mouths and gets them saying things like, "Oh, bless his heart. Or really but he looks healthy now."

I have people asking if Mischa was a teacup (7lb poodle own's very short). I would explain that a "teacup" is not actually an AKC size standard and added that the size standard is toy.

One lady and her husband had a teeny poodle puppy and said they breed teacups. I assume because we were in line and tons of people were around she had to be snotty. So, I told her if she looked at the AKC standards it's not a size, and it's just a way for her to charge people more for her puppies. I then asked, are you showing your dogs or have you tested them for genetic problems before breeding. She said my vet says they are health. I wasn't trying to cause a scene so I paid for my stuff and left at this point. Some people are so nieve!

I try to look at these outings as educational opportunities for the people I encounter so I try not to be too mean, but it is maddening!! Glad to know I'm not the only one who's offended by this.

bcrass2 · 03-02-2009, 09:16 AM

What ever happened to size doesn't matter????

heatherm0890 · 03-02-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bcrass2

What ever happened to size doesn't matter????

this is true,my yorkie is 3.2 at 5 1/2 months so i think she will be on the smaller side(i consider 4 1/2-5 pounds pretty small lol) but i certainly would not mind if she were a bit larger...i understand how frustrating the whole weight thing is,I am 19 5'7 and 100 pounds,no im not anorexic and i get picked for eating sooo much its just my metabolism,iv always been this way and the comments definately hurt,im sure its annoying when it comes to your furbabies too!

Potter · 03-02-2009, 09:50 AM

I get that all the time since Pao is 10lbs and most Yorkies here are about 5 pounds if not smaller. I don't really mind if they say it nicely as in if they say that is the biggest Yorkie they have seen so far..that is fine with me. It is just a statement and ya my Yorkie is bigger than most here and I know we love him solid so doesn't matter what others say. The ones I can't stand are the rude ones. There was a young lady who said very loudly to her friend, "This Yorkie puppy is just too big. If I get one, I wouldn't choose one like that, just too big and ugly". Now, that is way rude and the way she said it was rude. I didn't say anything but I should have turned around and told her off. Pao wasn't even 10lbs back then when she said that, he was still a pup and was still growing.

SRD · 03-02-2009, 10:02 AM

don't let some ignorant people ruin your mode like this

but I would try to give her some YT lectures because she really NEEDS them

there are people out there are just being negative regardless what you have. we have a smaller girl who is two and a half pounds at three years old. one day we were checking out at petsmart and a lady with a two pound 8-week-old yorkie pup was referring to my girl as "one of the large pups"(my girl is kept in long coat and does not look like a puppy). I try to give them a benefit of doubt, maybe they are just uneducated about the breed

Britster · 03-02-2009, 10:06 AM

I've gotten a few comments about Jackson. When I first took him to the vet at 12 weeks, everybody was like "Oh my! Big yorkie!" and then they weighed him and he was 6 pounds at 12 weeks, but he still seemed SO tiny to me. I honestly can't imagine having a smaller dog. He's now about 9 pounds at almost 5 months old and I love every ounce of him! He's still small to me *shrugs*

Sunny95 · 03-02-2009, 10:16 AM

"uneducated about the breed" is exactly right!

We ran in to a Mom with a teenage daughter in a furniture store. The girl was ranting and raving over Ginger so her and her Mom came over. The Mom said "Yeah, she be cute but I'm gonna get me a teacup." Well, from general vocabulary and her presentation, I could tell she wasn't educated - she was jealous! I just said "Oh, that's nice" and went my merry way. Good luck with that one! Ginger is 3.12 pounds. That's really small. What do they expect these puppies to look like....rodents?

yorkie_mama22 · 03-02-2009, 10:19 AM

I haven't had this problem because I guess mine is small (3.5-4lbs) but I can understand how some people would get upset, I would too. I have never said this to anyone who has a larger yorkie then me, I love YORKIES it doesn't matter how much they weigh to me. Personally I wouldnt mind if mine was 7 lbs, I probably wouldn't have to worry as much as I have to now.

03-02-2009, 07:55 AM	#17
PiePiper Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 759	My first Yorkie, male, was 14 lbs. Piper (female) is a little over 5 lbs. Yet Chipper was the same size height that Piper is. Chipper had short legs, thick muscular body and the cutest Teddy bear face, and wasn't fat just thick chested. Piper has long legs, she's small boned and very slender and also has a cute Teddy bear face. To me both dogs seem small. __________________ Mom to Piper & Chipper

03-02-2009, 08:11 AM	#19
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	It is annoying. Chip is 6.5 lbs and Smokey is 13 lbs sometimes I hear it even with Chip! I feel bad though because Chip doesn't really want strangers around him, but people are always commenting on how cute he is because he's small and looks like a yorkie. Chip hides behind me, but Smokey who is large would get completely ignored if it wasn't for him being so outgoing and it's only because he's "large" and doesn't look like a purebred yorkie to those that don't know the yorkie breed. I think both of my babies are beautiful! __________________ ~~ 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

03-02-2009, 08:22 AM	#20
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Don't feel bad, we've had members with full grown 3-pound Yorkies, who were told the same thing. Joey's around 5 1/2 pounds, and I was shopping with him when a lady came over to me, and remarked about how big he was. She informed me that she just got a brand new 10-week-old "teacup" yorkie who was 3 pounds. Sometimes, I think people are just excited about their dogs and say stupid things. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

03-02-2009, 09:11 AM	#23
Gennies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,865	Yes, Yes, Yes!! I've only had Barley for three weeks. The first week we did nothing but go to the vet's. Due to his kennel cough I didn't want him out and infecting others. But the last two weekends we went to the three local chain pet stores that are around here. I had people saying he was so big and I went into mommy protector mode. I tell them, "Well being that he was skin and bones at 6 lbs when I rescued him a few weeks ago. I'm ecstatic that he is up to 8.8 lbs and is now healthy." This shuts their mouths and gets them saying things like, "Oh, bless his heart. Or really but he looks healthy now." I have people asking if Mischa was a teacup (7lb poodle own's very short). I would explain that a "teacup" is not actually an AKC size standard and added that the size standard is toy. One lady and her husband had a teeny poodle puppy and said they breed teacups. I assume because we were in line and tons of people were around she had to be snotty. So, I told her if she looked at the AKC standards it's not a size, and it's just a way for her to charge people more for her puppies. I then asked, are you showing your dogs or have you tested them for genetic problems before breeding. She said my vet says they are health. I wasn't trying to cause a scene so I paid for my stuff and left at this point. Some people are so nieve! I try to look at these outings as educational opportunities for the people I encounter so I try not to be too mean, but it is maddening!! Glad to know I'm not the only one who's offended by this. __________________ Gennie, mommy to my two loves: Bambi & Bijou

03-02-2009, 09:16 AM	#24
bcrass2 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snowflake, AZ, USA Posts: 672	What ever happened to size doesn't matter???? __________________ Chloe and Little Man's Mommy We Miss you Milo!

03-02-2009, 07:39 AM	#16
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Have you guys seen the Yorkies that show. I dont think I have ever seen a tiny one. Most are 5 to 7 lbs. I think they have to be that size inorder to show. Not sure but it seems that way....I like my Yorkies HARDY....

03-02-2009, 08:06 AM	#18
Symph2001 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: somewhere,in, us Posts: 258	I have the same problem when we go out. Millie is 8 pounds. We went to the local pet store and a woman commented on how big she was. Really? 7-10 pounds is the standard for her size. I think 'teacups' are adorable but I'd be scared I'd hurt one. My groomer was shocked at her size and she specializes in yorkies. It wasn't that she was big but that someone finally got a standard sized dog. She asked me the breeders number cause she'd been looking for a larger yorkie. She said all she'd been getting for the longest time were 'teacups' and she'd had a few people ask if she knew anyone who was breeding the larger size. She wanted to know when the standard had suddenly become the 'larger' sized? Like someone wanted to supersize their order.

03-02-2009, 08:53 AM	#22
Tobie22 ♥ Mama's Boy ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2,449 Blog Entries: 15	O my goodness...does it get on my nerves? YES! Tobie weights 5 lb something...and when people ask how much he weights and I tell them, they are just like he is BIG and then think he is not cute anymore! It is so annoying! I don't care how much he weights as along as he is healthy and happy! I went home this weekend to see my family and my cousin got a yorkie/pomeranian and the thing doesn't even weight a pound, Tobie looked huge compared to that thing. It is really sad how small it is, it is cute but you have to be so careful where you step. And I know how you feel about "teacups".

03-02-2009, 09:50 AM	#26
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	I get that all the time since Pao is 10lbs and most Yorkies here are about 5 pounds if not smaller. I don't really mind if they say it nicely as in if they say that is the biggest Yorkie they have seen so far..that is fine with me. It is just a statement and ya my Yorkie is bigger than most here and I know we love him solid so doesn't matter what others say. The ones I can't stand are the rude ones. There was a young lady who said very loudly to her friend, "This Yorkie puppy is just too big. If I get one, I wouldn't choose one like that, just too big and ugly". Now, that is way rude and the way she said it was rude. I didn't say anything but I should have turned around and told her off. Pao wasn't even 10lbs back then when she said that, he was still a pup and was still growing. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

03-02-2009, 10:02 AM	#27
SRD Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 490	don't let some ignorant people ruin your mode like this but I would try to give her some YT lectures because she really NEEDS them there are people out there are just being negative regardless what you have. we have a smaller girl who is two and a half pounds at three years old. one day we were checking out at petsmart and a lady with a two pound 8-week-old yorkie pup was referring to my girl as "one of the large pups"(my girl is kept in long coat and does not look like a puppy). I try to give them a benefit of doubt, maybe they are just uneducated about the breed __________________ Mommymy princesses Shorty & Dolly

03-02-2009, 10:06 AM	#28
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I've gotten a few comments about Jackson. When I first took him to the vet at 12 weeks, everybody was like "Oh my! Big yorkie!" and then they weighed him and he was 6 pounds at 12 weeks, but he still seemed SO tiny to me. I honestly can't imagine having a smaller dog. He's now about 9 pounds at almost 5 months old and I love every ounce of him! He's still small to me shrugs __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

03-02-2009, 10:16 AM	#29
Sunny95 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 2,120	"uneducated about the breed" is exactly right! We ran in to a Mom with a teenage daughter in a furniture store. The girl was ranting and raving over Ginger so her and her Mom came over. The Mom said "Yeah, she be cute but I'm gonna get me a teacup." Well, from general vocabulary and her presentation, I could tell she wasn't educated - she was jealous! I just said "Oh, that's nice" and went my merry way. Good luck with that one! Ginger is 3.12 pounds. That's really small. What do they expect these puppies to look like....rodents? __________________ *~ Melinda* ~ Mom to Lindsey , Ginger & Pepper RIP Sunny*:February 5,1995 to June 3,2008*

03-02-2009, 10:19 AM	#30
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	I haven't had this problem because I guess mine is small (3.5-4lbs) but I can understand how some people would get upset, I would too. I have never said this to anyone who has a larger yorkie then me, I love YORKIES it doesn't matter how much they weigh to me. Personally I wouldnt mind if mine was 7 lbs, I probably wouldn't have to worry as much as I have to now.