Zoey weighed in at 4 lbs 15 ounces this morning. She turned 6 mos yesterday. The breeder guessed she would be approx 5 1/2 - 6 lbs full grown and the vet today believes she will be closer to 6 - 7 lbs.

She is soooo little at close to 5 lbs, VERY active, but always has 'seemed' very sturdy. We are thrilled, whatever weight she is - as long as she is healthy and strong. :2hearts2:

I suspect I will want to stay in the higher standard range (6-7) or even above for any future additions.

Standard for a yorkie, according to AKC is 4 to 7 pounds.

On the AKC website it says "Weight Must not exceed seven pounds."

American Kennel Club - Yorkshire Terrier

I'm sure it's been mentioned, but there's no such thing as a "miniature" yorkie...there is the Yorkie. That's it. They can be 7 lbs and under to fit into the standard, but MANY people have just as adorable yorkies that are bigger. When I bought my Joey, I was very naive and believed the people when they told me I was buying a "miniature" yorkie...I also believed that he wasn't from a puppy mill - yes, he's a pet store dog.
Joey weighs 5 lbs, and Tank weighs just under 4 lbs. They often play with labs, australian shepherds, other little dogs, and children ranging in age from 2 to 12. Honestly, they're fragile pups, but they know when they need to cool it with other dogs. My boys will jump up onto a couch or something when they've had enough...I wouldn't ever leave the bigger dogs around smaller ones, but as long as you're supervising, I see no issue with having both...

I love my 10lb boy. It's crazy to me that people can say a 10lb dog is "big". Capone is still a very small dog. I love him, I didn't want a yorkie at first because I thought they were all 3 lb purse dogs, but boy I was wrong when I found my "big little" Capone.

Meg is 5 lbs at 14 months old. She is the perfect size!!!! She travels well and can be my carry-on luggage. She can jump on/off the couch and off the bed easily. She has stairs to help her get back up on the bed. She LOVES every dog she meets, even great big dogs. She is great with toddlers and kids of all ages.

Obviously I have to watch her when she is around big dogs so that she doesn't get hurt, but there are some medium size dogs in our doggie playgroup (25 lbs max) that she loves playing with.

I think she is the perfect size and I would love to have another dog just like her.

No, the standard for a Yorkie, per ACK and YTCA is "not to exceed 7 lbs." There is no minimum weight for the standard. :)

American Kennel Club - Yorkshire Terrier

AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire Terriers, affectionately known as "Yorkies," offer big personalities in a small package. Though members of the Toy Group, they are terriers by nature and are brave, determined, investigative and energetic. They have long, luxurious blue and tan coats. This portable pooch is one of the most popular breeds according the AKC® Registration Statistics.

A Look Back
Named for the English city from which they originally hail, Yorkshire Terriers were used in the nineteenth century to catch rats in clothing mills. Surprisingly enough, in its beginnings, the Yorkie belonged to the working class, especially the weavers; in fact, facetious comments were often made about how the dogs' fine, silky coats were the ultimate product of the looms. Eventually, the breed left the workforce and became a companion animal to families of European high society.

Right Breed for You?
Yorkies are easily adaptable to all surroundings, travel well and make suitable pets for many homes. Due to their small size, they require limited exercise, but need daily interaction with their people. Their long coat requires regular brushing.

If you are considering purchasing a Yorkshire Terrier puppy, learn more here.

•Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
•Ranging in size from four to seven pounds.
•Companion, ratter.
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Yorkshire Terrier Breed Standard
Toy Group
General Appearance
That of a long-haired toy terrier whose blue and tan coat is parted on the face and from the base of the skull to the end of the tail and hangs evenly and quite straight down each side of body. The body is neat, compact and well proportioned. The dog's high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and self-importance.

Head
Small and rather flat on top, the skull not too prominent or round, the muzzle not too long, with the bite neither undershot nor overshot and teeth sound. Either scissors bite or level bite is acceptable. The nose is black. Eyes are medium in size and not too prominent; dark in color and sparkling with a sharp, intelligent expression. Eye rims are dark. Ears are small, V-shaped, carried erect and set not too far apart.

Body
Well proportioned and very compact. The back is rather short, the back line level, with height at shoulder the same as at the rump.

Legs and Feet
Forelegs should be straight, elbows neither in nor out. Hind legs straight when viewed from behind, but stifles are moderately bent when viewed from the sides. Feet are round with black toenails. Dewclaws, if any, are generally removed from the hind legs. Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed.

Tail
Docked to a medium length and carried slightly higher than the level of the back.

Coat
Quality, texture and quantity of coat are of prime importance. Hair is glossy, fine and silky in texture. Coat on the body is moderately long and perfectly straight (not wavy). It may be trimmed to floor length to give ease of movement and a neater appearance, if desired. The fall on the head is long, tied with one bow in center of head or parted in the middle and tied with two bows. Hair on muzzle is very long. Hair should be trimmed short on tips of ears and may be trimmed on feet to give them a neat appearance.

Colors
Puppies are born black and tan and are normally darker in body color, showing an intermingling of black hair in the tan until they are matured. Color of hair on body and richness of tan on head and legs are of prime importance in adult dogs, to which the following color requirements apply: Blue: Is a dark steel-blue, not a silver-blue and not mingled with fawn, bronzy or black hairs. Tan: All tan hair is darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. There should be no sooty or black hair intermingled with any of the tan.

Color on Body
The blue extends over the body from back of neck to root of tail. Hair on tail is a darker blue, especially at end of tail.

Headfall
A rich golden tan, deeper in color at sides of head, at ear roots and on the muzzle, with ears a deep rich tan. Tan color should not extend down on back of neck.

Chest and Legs
A bright, rich tan, not extending above the elbow on the forelegs nor above the stifle on the hind legs.

Weight
Must not exceed seven pounds.

Disqualifications:
Any solid color or combination of colors other than blue and tan as described above. Any white markings other than a small white spot on the forechest that does not exceed 1 inch at its longest dimension.

Approved July 10, 2007
Effective October 1, 2007