He is cute.. and he does look like a yorkie to me.. I dont see anything different about him at all.. :)

I found my first post on here :)

Interesting, where we're at now! Sketchy breeder who dissapeared off the face of the earth. His ears still do not stand, no matter how many months I spent trimming them! only up for seconds! and he is a skinny (big) 12 pounds now !! We're not even sure he's a purebred Yorkie given the circumstances of the breeder. His hair is turning silver and I hope his hair really turns... I wish it would grow, but he has that cottony matty type hair- it doesn't work.


I just wanted to say, thanks to everyone for being so welcoming!

Here's Derby now!! 9 months old. He is such a ham/total character!! love him.

This pic is my new favorite. Look at him sayin Cheese!!

Don't take this as 100%, but I think I read here that the reflection they get in their eyes tell you what coat they have. I noticed your Derby (precious by the way) has a green reflection which means silky coat vs my boy's red "devil" eyed looked which apparently means cottony coat. From your pics his hair looks so silky and shiny, completely different from Kaji's. I've talked to a few with silky coated Yorkies they too can have a few waves in their hair when it's cut short. Do a search if you're interested, I know there's a thread out there that describes this.

Really? because when it grows out a bit (as long as I can get it before he destroys it lol) is that it seems kind of um- scraggly? is that normal for a silky coat in it's akward stage of growing?

I was so sad when I had to cut it, and I really wish he didn't destroy his hair everytime it got any kind of length to it. Maybe he'll grow out of that once he's not such a puppy anymore? I would for him to have silky hair!!!

Maybe that's why his face hair never gets that puffy look...

It could be that awkward stage of growth, I guess we all go through that huh? :p He could just have fine hair, does it look like this?..... Oh shoot, the pictures are way to small. PM me your email address and I can send you higher resolution pics of my boy and his friends, all have different coats.

:thumbup::thumbup: what a shot !

and yes - he's a yorkie - he looks like many many I've seen here

I totally believe in the Red vs Green flash eye in photos - each of my girls are true to this belief - Chanel is cottony - looks like a devildog in some pictures while Cheri normally has the green flashback

Oh good! I wasn't sure because it was really late, and my quick search turned up other things. Maybe searching while half asleep isn't the best idea. :p

The one thing I've learned since coming here and looking at everyone's pics is that Yorkies are a lot like people: no two are alike and they're all different, while still being a Yorkie. There's the size thing, then the coat type thing, then the ear thing ...

Historically speaking, Yorkies are a "bred down" breed, meaning their genetic heritage comes from larger terriers. So there will *always* be pups that are genetically destined to be larger than the "standard", which is an artificial guide that hopefully applies to your pup - if that's what you want.

The breed characteristics are charming, and many people are perfectly happy to have all that charm in a slightly larger package :) . I like floppy ears: I think they're endearing, especially with those alert eyes.

One thing you may consider though: perhaps Derby is a Silky. They're larger, but in many ways look like Yorkies. One thing I've noticed is the nose: my dogs have very tiny noses in relation to their faces and snout, whereas Silkies seem to have a more prominent nose, more like you'd expect to see in a dog. That may be an erroneous observation ... nose size may just be another difference between individuals.

In any event, Derby is certainly a charmer. I love his smile, and the Devil lives in his eyes ... which is a good thing in a terrier :D

OMG! He is adorable!! I think you officially have my top fav picture (the one of him in his red shirt!!) what a smile!! Welcome to YT! So glad you are here! And btw...he looks ALL yorkie to me! Hope to see you around YT! :-)

He does have fine hair. Very fine hair!! That's why, when he gets burrs stuck in it, I can't do anything but cut it out! hence the short look.

I just love this picture!! It is soooo cute!!!

Fist I want to share a LONG OVERDUE Welcome...

I don't know who it was that said your Yorkie doesn't look like a yorkie... what were they sniffing?!? The first picture that you posted looked exactly like my Nicky did at that age, I think your Derby is a darling little boy!! You sound like a proud mama. I think we all are here!!

very cute smile picture