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All I can do is lol at the ignorance of some people.... |
the charts are not always 100% right he can actually be smaller then 5 pounds or bigger.. thats kinda bs for u to say u dont want a bigger yorkie.. u should love your yorkie no matter how big or small he is!!!!!! :mad: |
Confused.... When I got Saphira I wanted a dog that would be under 4lbs. and at this time she looks like she will be that size. I can tell you though that after having her for 5 min she could grow to be 50lbs and I would love her unconditionally. She is the center of my world and I love her to pieces!!! I don't see how someone could judge whether they are going to love their dog by how "big" they are:eek: :cry8:. Notice that everyone on her has used the word "big" VERY loosly....that's because 5lbs is not big by any means!!! :getwell: the puppy is going to need it. We all are praying for this precious LITTLE boy.:hands: |
I have two yorkies. 4.5 lbs and 5.5 lbs. They are both the exact same size and you can't even tell the difference. They are both TINY! anything under 4.5lbs is super tiny, fragile and personally more of a "toy" then a dog. ;) If your worried about getting a yorkie that will be too big, you need to find a reputable breeder and know the stock well, or get an adult that is your desired size. |
The size does not indicate the love.....meaning, that the reason you got a Yorkie is because you love what that breed stands for....and that don't change with it's size! Maybe except for the health issues...so, if you really want the companionship of these wonderful little babies, what's the big deal even if he turns out to be 15lbs with a full tail..(heaven forbid lol)??!!! If you wanted something so tiny get a ferret or a hamster!!! The intentions that some of these little puppies are purchased with makes me mad sometimes...sorry if I sound small minded!!! :( |
2 Attachment(s) Attachment 310788 To the op--tia is exactly 5.5lb and I don't think thats big do you ?in fact at times i wish she was a bit bigger.Believe me you don't need the worry of anything smaller Attachment 310789 |
I looked at the chart and it said mine would weight about 5#'s. Ha! Right now he is at 7 but the vet doesn't think he's going to get any bigger. Charts are an estimate and 5#'s is really a good size! |
What I was trying to say earlier was if you have a Yorkie and he/she turns out to be a small baby.....that's fine....but to say you "don't want" a big one?! Big meaning 5 lbs??!! That's rediculous !!!! |
I think I think the puppy will be bigger than 2 or 3 lbs,but also i think you are intittled to get what you want if a tiny yorkie is what you want ,that is your right.I am not gonna tell you how to spend your money,but i hope you have plenty of it. because you are asking for trouble not saying that tiny yorkies are not healthey beacuse im sure alot are,but what about the ones that are not ,do you have the money to care for it if yours turns out to be the one thats not healthy,I SURE HOPE SO .oh miss muffie is 5 lbs and i think she is VERY SMALL |
To the OP I also wanted to add that you stated in your other thread that you would be at work all day long. If this is still your intention than a bigger pup would be the "better" choice. Ideally you should not get a puppy if you are working that many hours from the time you bring him home but the smaller the baby the more supervision and time needed to care for him. As I said, I wanted a tiny dog but I am also able to spend every minute of the day and night with her to make sure she is eating, drinking and healthy. I feel as though you should get what you want but at the same time you have to be able to care for what you want and be prepared to LOVE whatever you get! |
The charts are not accurate. my Yorkies stop growing at about 1 1/2 years but they did fill out more after that age. out of three Yorkies one was 5 lbs one was 4 lbs I could not tell the difference in the 1 lb difference. I now have a 2lb at a little over 5 months her frame is much more tiny then the other two. and I hope she too can get to 4 lbs or 5. shes a wild one and thats such a worry. 5,5 lbs is in the standard and it is very small. |
JMO but this poster should get a guppy or goldfish they will stay small...... lol can you not understand that smaller dogs often carry big vet bills to go with small size? Besides you working so many hours like that could have a wee one die of hypoglycemia you would not be there to take care of smaller dog.... Please just do the small fish thing less heartache that way... Or just love a puppy and be happy!!!!! Sorry JMO. Besides other posters are not trying to be hateful just brutally honest... |
5 lbs. is still very small.:) Although Abby was the runt of the litter, she is a bit bigger than my last one. I did want one that was going to be the same size as my last one but as others here have said you can't really tell how big they are going to be. Abby is bigger (by comparison but still very small ) but it doesn't change the way I feel about her.:) I hope you have a healthy, happy baby.:) |
I just realized that this is the same person who posted a forum about getting a 6 week old yorkie from a breeder because it's mother died! I also remember you saying you would be gone for most of the day and the puppy would be left alone for 9 hours a day. I really hope you took everyone's advice and decided against getting it !! 6 weeks is just too young. |
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Mine is very very small and I'm constantly watching him and worrying about stepping on him or any little thing. You have to be EXTRA careful with the little ones. I was told he would only grow to be 3 lbs but I;m hoping he gets past the 4lb mark !! |
Well hun that was a TERRIBLE post. If you didnt mean it that you wouldnt love him if he doesnt stay TINY you should have said "when I got him I was under the understanding he would have been smaller" BUT that being said. MY male Yorkie was also (using that same chart) charting to weigh 5.5 lbs full grown. He is now 7.5 lbs and I would not love him any less because of it. Bridgette is also 6 lbs and I cannot imagine a smaller dog. Unless you plan to have that dog in your purse 24 hrs a day to have a dog that tiny you better be VERY careful. Watch where you step where you sit. I actaully think my dogs are tiny and would LOVE for them to be a bit larger. But I love them just the way they are. Would you stop loving your child if they became over weight? I sure hope not! He doesnt judge you by your looks and never would. When you decided to bring a dog in yor life its your responsibility to love him and care for him for the rest of his life regaurdless of his size. Be happy to have the love of a Yorkie baby. |
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To the OP - :thumbdown You should be more concerned about the health and personality of your puppy, particularly because this puppy is charted to be within the breed standard of 7 lbs or less anyways. |
By the charts I thought Sadie would be between 5 & 6 lbs. Well.....She's 4lbs on a heavy day. I worry about her alot because of the way she fly's and jumps around. She honestly thinks she is a big girl. I'm wishing the best for this little one, no matter the size. |
It's awful, but there are too many people who want this breed for a fashion statement. I also worry that people like that will not feed them enough in fear that they will not remain a certain size. This is so so sad. :thumbdown |
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Hey to the OP if he gets to large for you I am CERTAIN that MOST of the people on this thread would take him and love him no matter how big he got. There is a 25 lb Yorkie at my Yorkie Meet Up group and he is the absolute favorite of everyone. Just the sweetest thing ever. The TINY dogs will come up and growl at him and he'll flop over on his back or cower not a mean bone in his over sized Yorkie body. |
OP, did you do research on the breed prior to wanting one? It doesn't seem like it. According to AKC standards, the range is 4-7 pounds. Most are on the higher end, and beyond. Have you owned a toy breed before? It may seem like 5.5 pounds is large, but wait until you have him. Maddy is small at 8.5 pounds. Tiny yorkies tend to have more health issues and you will worry non-stop (well, at least most of us would). Yorkies were not originally purse dogs... they were ratters and became companions dogs later on. They are not a fashion accesssory. |
When I brought my Mia home I brought home a puppy, not a size. Her parents were both 5lbs so she was "expected" to be around the same. She followed the growth charts to be approx. 4lbs. We had a vet visit yesterday and I'm happy to announce she is a happy healthy 6.5 lbs! I still can't believe how many people tell me how "tiny" my baby is. It's not about her size, its about her personality and I couldn't love her more if she was three pounds or 23 pounds. If your concerned now at the size of the pup, you might want to reconsider getting one as there is never a guarantee! |
My Hutch - 16 years old - passed away in December 2009. He was, at his largest - 11 pounds. He was not fat - just big. We loved every inch / pound of him. We loved my little guy so much! We loved him - not his size. Our hearts were broken when he left us. A Yorkie is a Yorkie - size is not important. |
You don't want a Yorkie if it's 5lbs! Too big you say. I hope and pray this little one your getting get's the chance to get that big:aimeeyork |
I wondering about the breeder that would sell this puppy this young. 6 weeks is way to young for a pup from this breed to leave its litter mates. A red flag should go up as soon as the breeder said it was letting you get this pup at this age. Believe me if you leave this puppy all day for 9hrs you will have wasted your money because these babies at that age need to be feed and monitored constantly since they are prone to being hypoglycemic, you could very well come home to a dead puppy or one in shock. I don't mean to be harsh but this is the reality and the smaller the pup the more attention it will need. Please don't consider leaving this puppy alone for so many hours, it will be mistake. If you can't find someone to watch it then consider turning it into a rescue. |
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I honestly fell into the same trap when I got HUGO! I was ignorant at the whole teacup idea. I was told he was a "teacup" and would not grow past 7 months. I only wanted a smaller dog as well. However, Hugo is now about 6-7 lbs and still very small! I fell in love with him the instant I met him and if he grew to be 100 lbs, I would still love him! (I will just have to get him a slightly bigger bag!) I am greatful that Hugo is larger than was promised becuase as I have met more yorkie owners with extremely smaller yorkies ( 2 lbs-3 lbs) I have heard of horror stories of vet bills and illness! I am so greatful to have joined this forum and learned so much more about this amazing breed. In the future, I do plan on adopting or purchasing another Yorkie (One can not just have as most of the literature states) and would want a yorkie that is within the breed standards or larger. |
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