Standard or Tiny?
 

Just out of interest who owns standard yorkies 7-8lbs and who has the tiny ones? I thought I wanted a miniature but was then worried that the German shepherds would tread on it so I got a standard size, even though he is tiny at the moment, still being a puppy.

7-8 pds is still very tiny and I would still be very careful around even a gentle german shepard, even just playing around he could step on your puppy so please be very careful. Congrats on your new addition.

I prefer OVER-standard ;) My boy is 12.5lbs and I love every ounce of him.
I don't think I'd want one smaller than 10lbs. Too fragile for my lifestyle.

Thank you, yes we watch the dogs like hawks. They are all fast asleep at the mo. They are never left in the room on their own unless they are in their own crates.
I just love Alfie sooooo much and I love this site and how everyone is so enthusiastic about their yorkies.

My little girl is tiny. She is 3 pounds @ almost 8 months.
I was told she would be about 5. My Vet said that she is just about full grown and will be no more than 4 pounds.

I wouldnt trade her for anything thing in the world.... BUT
I get very nervous when she is around bigger dogs. especially bigger puppies that want to play. Her best friend right now is a bull dog but I need to keep constant watch to make sure the bull dog doesn't play too hard. I feel so bad that I cant just let them play.

That being said, smaller dogs are without a doubt harder to take care of. they are so delicate. I refuse to put anything around her neck in fear of a commonly collapsed trachea. There are times that I wish she was bigger and less fragile but she is my tiny little girl and I wouldn't change a thing.

congrats on your addition! have fun!

I wanted a tiny but after watching many on here break their legs easily and require surgery I am glad mine are bigger. Mine are 6 and 11 lbs

I guess Nolee is above standard...10lbs! I thought I wanted a tiny yorkie, but I am very much pleased with my Nolee bug!!

Most of my yorkies are in the 6 to 8 lb range. Over the years I have had larger yorkies and I have had a couple of tiny ones. I definitely prefer the larger yorkies. The tiny ones are just so much more fragile.

My Sophie is tiny, 2 lbs. 6 oz. at 9 mos. She is definitely more worry/work than larger dogs I have had. Even though she's healthy and very active, she is also incredibly delicate. I use a harness with her instead of a collar to protect her trachea. If I have a house guest or if Sophie and I visit where people aren't used to having a tiny little thing underfoot, I clip a bell to her so that you can hear where she is. (She likes to trot along behind you and if you don't notice her, it would be easy to tread on her.) My vet has advised me to seek immediate medical attention if Sophie has a bout of extended diarrhea or illness because she could become dehydrated and/or hypoglycemic so quickly. Sophie is scheduled to be spayed at the end of January; I waited until she was older due to concerns about anesthesia when she was even tinier.

Truth is... Sophie was a surprise gift, and although I adore her, I never would have chosen her because: 1) She came from a backyard breeder and I have always adopted dogs; and 2) I would have preferred a bigger, sturdier Yorkie. I know everyone has his/her own opinion about dog size, but I do get really disgusted with breeders/buyers who are so focused on "teacup" or "micro-teacup" (what is that??!) size that they don't consider the ethics in breeding dogs to be small at the cost of health. And I know I'll probably catch some heat for this, but I think dogs should be healthy, active members of our families, not toys or dolls.

I know I've told you this before, but I just LOOOOOVE photos of your Jackson and his cheerful tail! :)

Is it just me, or are the larger ones more cuddling and loving? My Rily is around 8 pounds and my son's yorkie, Manny, is much bigger. Manny is a big soft, cuddly teddy bear! I love him so much! :D

gatsby is 5 1/2 pounds and i think that is tiny but i think the standard is 4-7 pounds for my next yorkie i want one thats bigger maybe 10 or12 i also want a full tail

Tiffany is just over 5 lbs and her brother Casey (littermate) is 11+ lbs He lives next door at the neighbour with Maggie A MUCH bigger and older dog. Casey is gorgeous and well preportioned and such great dog and he holds his own with his new family and they play all the time. Where with Tiffany We always have to be carefull when we visit because they play a bit rough. But we love our furkids with all our heart. Our Nickey is 6lbs and a good size. I would not choose one under 5 lbs myself! Just too many problems! That said I think they choose us!

There are now 2 Yorkies in our house. Not counting my baby for life Cookie who's weight ranges from 3.5 lbs to 4 lbs at this highest. He's over 5 yrs old.

Angel-is 5.5lbs

Monica-5lbs in my opinion they are pretty darn small and I must admit that cuddling Monica is so comfy.



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