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Potter · 03-02-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

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*

I definitely do not understand people's emphasize on size anymore. Gone are the days when people think that 15-20 lbs dogs are small dogs. When I see a 15-20lbs dog, I still think that they are small. At the end of the day, I think it really doesn't matter what others say so long we know we love our own Yorkies and take care of them well unless they are being really rude then they really deserve people telling them off.

heatherm0890 · 03-02-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Potter

I definitely do not understand people's emphasize on size anymore. Gone are the days when people think that 15-20 lbs dogs are small dogs. When I see a 15-20lbs dog, I still think that they are small. At the end of the day, I think it really doesn't matter what others say so long we know we love our own Yorkies and take care of them well unless they are being really rude then they really deserve people telling them off.

completely agree!

MyDuke · 03-02-2009, 10:40 AM

I couldn't help but read this thread and add my comment.
Duke is 6 lbs and he's 16 months. I was so happy when the vet told me he's 6 lbs. As long as our little ones are healthy, their size should not matter. I would love for Duke to get bigger if he can but I'm happy with the way he is.
I've seen smaller yorkies and Duke would be "big" to them too.
I just wish that those interested in teacup and now micro size yorkies understand the breed and its health risks before getting one or critizing others.

yorkie4me2 · 03-02-2009, 05:12 PM

Minnie is 9 lbs @ 6 months, i can't tell you how many times i hear aww what a cutie; boy she sure is big for a yorkie!" Here is a pic of my baby recuperating with her Daddy after her surgery(spay). She may not be a tiny, but i don't think she is all that big do you?

yorkiepuppie · 03-02-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkie4me2

Minnie is 9 lbs @ 6 months, i can't tell you how many times i hear aww what a cutie; boy she sure is big for a yorkie!" Here is a pic of my baby recuperating with her Daddy after her surgery(spay). She may not be a tiny, but i don't think she is all that big do you?

doesn't look that big to me, but certainly boarder line 'too cute'!

wishies · 03-02-2009, 05:38 PM

i really do think a lot of people don't know anything about the breed & that most people often see celebrities with their "teacup - so small i'll carry it in my purse" yorkie, which is really aggrivating.

i actually get a different response when i bring riley with me places. he's 4 pounds and people say "oh my gosh he's so small shouldn't he be bigger? how old is he? he's still a puppy right?" even my dad was joking around with me and said that he's malnourished lol. it shouldn't matter anyway, people make size a big deal because they dont know any better and it is annoying. size should definitely not be a determining factor whether its a purebred yorkie or not!

YT should make a documentary about yorkies and give it to animal planet or oprah...

lovespandp · 03-02-2009, 05:48 PM

That sucks!! People are sooooo lame

People like us think yorkies are cute no matter how much they weight, but then we have those in breed of people that think they have to have a "2" lb yorkie because thats what the "breed standard is" (and its not) blah to them!! All of the yorkies on here are the cutest yorkies I have ever seen!!!! The 2lbers to the 14lbers!!!!

Dont let "those" people get to you!! Just shrug them off. Peanut is about 4lbs he goes up and down between 3-4.5 And this one lady thought he was big!! She asked if he was full yorkie!! Hahaha oh man

You and we all know your furbabies are cute!!!

LilMissy · 03-02-2009, 05:49 PM

Geesh, I guess everyone has a different opinion on this because in my books 7 lbs is TEENSY TINY. My 19 lb pug dog seems small to me too. I think anything under 20 lbs is pretty little.

HallTx1203 · 03-02-2009, 05:50 PM

I am beginning to think people don't have a clue any more...Either that or they just don't think..

I have three....7 lbs, 5.6 lbs and 2 lbs(5 1/2 months and growing).....Whenever I would take two of them out somewhere- someone would always say Wow Look at that huge one..LOL..Doesn't matter which two they are....

I get so tired of it, I have started taking them one at a time....

Today, someone walked by my desk and saw my pics on my wall.....They were like....Man, If I had a yorkie- I would have gotten a teacup....I think Good thing you don't have one...

YoRkiE Te aMo · 03-02-2009, 05:53 PM

only in my opinion *** i have never seen a 2 pound or 3 pound yorkie win at the shows ? so how do they think that is standard size for the breed ?

Nancy1999 · 03-02-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by YoRkiE Te aMo

only in my opinion *** i have never seen a 2 pound or 3 pound yorkie win at the shows ? so how do they think that is standard size for the breed ?

Standard is 7 pounds and below, you won't see tinies at the shows because most breeders don't want to a breed really small girl, and show dogs will be breeding dogs generally. Also larger dogs show better.

YoRkiE Te aMo · 03-02-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Standard is 7 pounds and below, you won't see tinies at the shows because most breeders don't want to a breed really small girl, and show dogs will be breeding dogs generally. Also larger dogs show better.

Thats Right !
so therefore we should tell those concerned about the size of a yorkie ..that is larger than a 2 or 3 pound or smaller yorkies) they should go to see the yorkshires at the show before they comment and they can see what they are really supposed to look like

mscat · 03-02-2009, 06:31 PM

I recently had that comment too. My huge, enormous, giant 7lb yorkie was getting comapared to a little itty boy who was neglected

That Yorkie could not have been more then a few lbs! The girls ask me is she a "teacup" OOOhh gosh the dreaded "teacup" word. I tell them No she is a regular Yorkie!
Intersting enough the little guy, was so neglected it made me want to cry.

PennysMum · 03-02-2009, 06:45 PM

My dog is 11.5lbs...

I work as a nurse at a vet hospital, and it has always really bothered me how often I get people in the exam room who get belligerent about their OWN dog's size-- ranting after I weigh their puppy in about how they had paid however many thousands of dollars on a website to get a teacup dog and now she is HOW many pounds, rant rant rant, threatens to send the dog back, etc. etc....

I always say something to the effect that they should be happy that their dog is doing to be big enough to be a DOG, and that she'll be happier that way.

I find it very disheartening how tiny, often sickly dogs have become a status symbol for some people. If the pup is healthy, I don't see why anybody should really care WHAT it weighs unless it is a show dog aiming for perfect breed standard.

JJinjersey · 03-02-2009, 06:50 PM

I get that same crap all the time.....my own sister saw my Bryan for the first time and she says.....he looks like he's mixed with something....I said no he's a full AKC registered Yorkshire Terrier....and her dumb _ss kept on insisting that he must me mixed because he couldn't fit into the back pocket of my jeans

He's 10+ lbs and is cute as all get out.....I wanted a small yorkie, but now i'm glad he's bigger....when we go to the park he stomps with the big dogs and I don't have to worry about him getting stepped on and crushed....he can jump on the sofa without breaking a leg...and he just perfect to me....so don't worry about what other people say...I love them all!!!!

03-02-2009, 10:40 AM	#33
MyDuke YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ & NY Posts: 356	I couldn't help but read this thread and add my comment. Duke is 6 lbs and he's 16 months. I was so happy when the vet told me he's 6 lbs. As long as our little ones are healthy, their size should not matter. I would love for Duke to get bigger if he can but I'm happy with the way he is. I've seen smaller yorkies and Duke would be "big" to them too. I just wish that those interested in teacup and now micro size yorkies understand the breed and its health risks before getting one or critizing others. __________________ Owned by a Yorkie name Duke

03-02-2009, 05:12 PM	#34
yorkie4me2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ct Posts: 78	Minnie is 9 lbs @ 6 months, i can't tell you how many times i hear aww what a cutie; boy she sure is big for a yorkie!" Here is a pic of my baby recuperating with her Daddy after her surgery(spay). She may not be a tiny, but i don't think she is all that big do you? Attached Thumbnails __________________ My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from the love in my dogs eyes ~unknown~

03-02-2009, 05:38 PM	#36
wishies Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: so cali Posts: 223	i really do think a lot of people don't know anything about the breed & that most people often see celebrities with their "teacup - so small i'll carry it in my purse" yorkie, which is really aggrivating. i actually get a different response when i bring riley with me places. he's 4 pounds and people say "oh my gosh he's so small shouldn't he be bigger? how old is he? he's still a puppy right?" even my dad was joking around with me and said that he's malnourished lol. it shouldn't matter anyway, people make size a big deal because they dont know any better and it is annoying. size should definitely not be a determining factor whether its a purebred yorkie or not! YT should make a documentary about yorkies and give it to animal planet or oprah... __________________ Mooselove <3

03-02-2009, 05:48 PM	#37
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	That sucks!! People are sooooo lame People like us think yorkies are cute no matter how much they weight, but then we have those in breed of people that think they have to have a "2" lb yorkie because thats what the "breed standard is" (and its not) blah to them!! All of the yorkies on here are the cutest yorkies I have ever seen!!!! The 2lbers to the 14lbers!!!! Dont let "those" people get to you!! Just shrug them off. Peanut is about 4lbs he goes up and down between 3-4.5 And this one lady thought he was big!! She asked if he was full yorkie!! Hahaha oh man You and we all know your furbabies are cute!!! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

03-02-2009, 05:49 PM	#38
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	Geesh, I guess everyone has a different opinion on this because in my books 7 lbs is TEENSY TINY. My 19 lb pug dog seems small to me too. I think anything under 20 lbs is pretty little. __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

03-02-2009, 05:50 PM	#39
HallTx1203 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CENTRAL TEXAS Posts: 1,867	I am beginning to think people don't have a clue any more...Either that or they just don't think.. I have three....7 lbs, 5.6 lbs and 2 lbs(5 1/2 months and growing).....Whenever I would take two of them out somewhere- someone would always say Wow Look at that huge one..LOL..Doesn't matter which two they are.... I get so tired of it, I have started taking them one at a time.... Today, someone walked by my desk and saw my pics on my wall.....They were like....Man, If I had a yorkie- I would have gotten a teacup....I think Good thing you don't have one... __________________ Joyce and Shelby

03-02-2009, 05:53 PM	#40
YoRkiE Te aMo YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ont. Canada Posts: 421	only in my opinion *** i have never seen a 2 pound or 3 pound yorkie win at the shows ? so how do they think that is standard size for the breed ?

03-02-2009, 06:31 PM	#43
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I recently had that comment too. My huge, enormous, giant 7lb yorkie was getting comapared to a little itty boy who was neglected That Yorkie could not have been more then a few lbs! The girls ask me is she a "teacup" OOOhh gosh the dreaded "teacup" word. I tell them No she is a regular Yorkie! Intersting enough the little guy, was so neglected it made me want to cry. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

03-02-2009, 06:45 PM	#44
PennysMum Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 427	My dog is 11.5lbs... I work as a nurse at a vet hospital, and it has always really bothered me how often I get people in the exam room who get belligerent about their OWN dog's size-- ranting after I weigh their puppy in about how they had paid however many thousands of dollars on a website to get a teacup dog and now she is HOW many pounds, rant rant rant, threatens to send the dog back, etc. etc.... I always say something to the effect that they should be happy that their dog is doing to be big enough to be a DOG, and that she'll be happier that way. I find it very disheartening how tiny, often sickly dogs have become a status symbol for some people. If the pup is healthy, I don't see why anybody should really care WHAT it weighs unless it is a show dog aiming for perfect breed standard. __________________ Penny: Bane of Moles! Terror Among Terriers! Really Gosh Darn Cute! Penny @ Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/583831 Last edited by PennysMum; 03-02-2009 at 06:49 PM.

03-02-2009, 06:50 PM	#45
JJinjersey YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 299 Blog Entries: 3	I get that same crap all the time.....my own sister saw my Bryan for the first time and she says.....he looks like he's mixed with something....I said no he's a full AKC registered Yorkshire Terrier....and her dumb _ss kept on insisting that he must me mixed because he couldn't fit into the back pocket of my jeans He's 10+ lbs and is cute as all get out.....I wanted a small yorkie, but now i'm glad he's bigger....when we go to the park he stomps with the big dogs and I don't have to worry about him getting stepped on and crushed....he can jump on the sofa without breaking a leg...and he just perfect to me....so don't worry about what other people say...I love them all!!!! __________________ Bryan's Mommy