Help! 6 Pounds @ 3 Motnhs!

[Hamoth]

AKC registered...Littermates were all around 5 lbs. Chewy is an athletic 17 pounds at 1 year old, we aren't sure if he's done yet or not...I hope he grows more, just to show those AKC standard's who's boss! Then again, the breeder GAVE him to us since he was probably scaring off business. I ahve heard dogs like mine called "Throwbacks" by breeders and vets. I rather like the term, but still prefer "Giant Yorkie" and fantasize about a giant Yorkie breed making a come back.

Until the 1930's the yorkshire terrier was a 30 lb dog listed in the working group. The miniaturization and subsequent move to the toy group came later. So while most yorkies are tiny little guys, its common for a throwback to the larger ancestral proportions (or nearly thus) to emerge from a litter.

Bigger Yorkies can be lots more fun in some circumstances. They can go on much longer walks, if you have rats you never will again, cut them short, leave the ears floppy, and people will always stop and ask you "What kind of dog is that, and where can I get one?". I am also given to understand that bigger yorkies also have fewer health issues such as super-delicate tracheas, hypoglycemia, bad teeth, among others. They are indeed less delicate and are perfect for competitive dog sports (agillity in particular).

At 6 lbs and three months, I don't think you have a show dog on your hands. I think you have a pet or a working dog. If you were charged show-dog prices you should be ready to speak with the breeder about getting some of that money back.

Questions for other large-yorkie owners:
Have any of you other large yorkie owners found your pups to me more like collies in some ways than Yorkies? Mine is always wanting a job to do and get's into such a serious work-minded mode when we are working and training. He likes his lap-time, sure, but not for too long before he's doing what I call Snootering For Trouble. He certainly seems to require lots more excersize than other yorkie owners tell me they use.

Another thing I wonder about...Chewy was born the runt of his litter and thereafter continued to quickly outpace his littermates in growth. Do any of you out there know the birth wieght of your larger yorkies as relates to his littermates? I was wondering if it's a common thing or what...

[klogan]

Originally Posted by Hamoth

AKC registered...Littermates were all around 5 lbs. Chewy is an athletic 17 pounds at 1 year old, we aren't sure if he's done yet or not...I hope he grows more, just to show those AKC standard's who's boss! Then again, the breeder GAVE him to us since he was probably scaring off business. I ahve heard dogs like mine called "Throwbacks" by breeders and vets. I rather like the term, but still prefer "Giant Yorkie" and fantasize about a giant Yorkie breed making a come back.

Until the 1930's the yorkshire terrier was a 30 lb dog listed in the working group. The miniaturization and subsequent move to the toy group came later. So while most yorkies are tiny little guys, its common for a throwback to the larger ancestral proportions (or nearly thus) to emerge from a litter.

Bigger Yorkies can be lots more fun in some circumstances. They can go on much longer walks, if you have rats you never will again, cut them short, leave the ears floppy, and people will always stop and ask you "What kind of dog is that, and where can I get one?". I am also given to understand that bigger yorkies also have fewer health issues such as super-delicate tracheas, hypoglycemia, bad teeth, among others. They are indeed less delicate and are perfect for competitive dog sports (agillity in particular).

At 6 lbs and three months, I don't think you have a show dog on your hands. I think you have a pet or a working dog. If you were charged show-dog prices you should be ready to speak with the breeder about getting some of that money back.

Questions for other large-yorkie owners:
Have any of you other large yorkie owners found your pups to me more like collies in some ways than Yorkies? Mine is always wanting a job to do and get's into such a serious work-minded mode when we are working and training. He likes his lap-time, sure, but not for too long before he's doing what I call Snootering For Trouble. He certainly seems to require lots more excersize than other yorkie owners tell me they use.

Another thing I wonder about...Chewy was born the runt of his litter and thereafter continued to quickly outpace his littermates in growth. Do any of you out there know the birth wieght of your larger yorkies as relates to his littermates? I was wondering if it's a common thing or what...

What a wonderful response! Thank you. I get that all the time..."What kind of dog is that? It looks like a yorkshire terrier but it can't be! He is TOO big!" I always tell my husband...more to love! It does get fusterating that nobody believes he is one.

Stomper is my first dog, but I can say he is not much of a lap dog. He is independent, always has a task at hand and will run to my husband and I for a quick kiss and go back to playing/working. He is either "busy" or sleeping - nothing in between. He will fetch the ball, dig holes in the backyard and ALWAYS gets into something. I think he likes to get in trouble. Not sure if these are standard yorkie traits or just a dog thing.

Regarding "serious working mode". YES. For example, when Stomper drops one kibble behind his food bowl and can't get it. He will spend hours (really) just trying to get that one kibble. It is crazy. Then he gets mad and barks for mommy and daddy for help. Also, he loves tennis balls. He we hit it under the couch and for hours try to get it. He will go crazy doing this. He also will take the tennis ball and toss it back and forth on his two front paws. It is pretty amazing how long he will do this. He gets in his own mode I guess.

[spydergurl]

Originally Posted by klogan

What a wonderful response! Thank you. I get that all the time..."What kind of dog is that? It looks like a yorkshire terrier but it can't be! He is TOO big!" I always tell my husband...more to love! It does get fusterating that nobody believes he is one.

Stomper is my first dog, but I can say he is not much of a lap dog. He is independent, always has a task at hand and will run to my husband and I for a quick kiss and go back to playing/working. He is either "busy" or sleeping - nothing in between. He will fetch the ball, dig holes in the backyard and ALWAYS gets into something. I think he likes to get in trouble. Not sure if these are standard yorkie traits or just a dog thing.

Regarding "serious working mode". YES. For example, when Stomper drops one kibble behind his food bowl and can't get it. He will spend hours (really) just trying to get that one kibble. It is crazy. Then he gets mad and barks for mommy and daddy for help. Also, he loves tennis balls. He we hit it under the couch and for hours try to get it. He will go crazy doing this. He also will take the tennis ball and toss it back and forth on his two front paws. It is pretty amazing how long he will do this. He gets in his own mode I guess.

Well, guys, I am in the same boat .My Chewy is an 18 lb girl. She was the biggest in a litter of 4. Her parents are 6 and 7 lbs. Her sister, Sierra is 10 lbs! Go figure (BTW, Sierra was the runt of the litter!) I don't know how the other two turned out. And, she does the same things as yours does.

[StewiesMom]

Originally Posted by txshopper73

Customer-Driven DNA Complaint Policy

Effective July 1, 2002: Any AKC customer who questions the recorded parentage of a dog or litter may submit a complaint in writing to the AKC requesting DNA testing. The complaint must be accompanied by a deposit of $500.00. If the allegation is sustained the deposit is returned. If the allegation is not sustained, the deposit is forfeited and becomes the property of The American Kennel Club.

In cases where parentage is shown to be incorrect, AKC will work with customers to correct the registrations of dogs and litters when possible. The responsible parties will be billed for the DNA processing costs and registration correction fees. Registration services will be placed on hold until payment is made. When corrections cannot be made, the necessary registrations will be cancelled. The AKC disciplinary procedures will apply to exclusions discovered as a result of this policy

This was taken directly from AKC.org.

What a freaking RIP OFF

[chewysmom]

It looks like you got yourself a big one! That's ok, I know of many adorable yorkies on this board that break over 12 pounds. It's funny, because when I see yorkies being walked in my neighborhood they all seem soooo big, like in hte 15-20 lb range and they are just so sweet.