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kelsiew04 · 03-09-2010, 10:39 AM

All I can do is lol at the ignorance of some people....

gp1524 · 03-09-2010, 11:01 AM

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!!!!!!

ShylahTaffy · 03-09-2010, 11:13 AM

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 . Notice that everyone on her has used the word "big" VERY loosly....that's because 5lbs is not big by any means!!! the puppy is going to need it.
We all are praying for this precious LITTLE boy.

yorkie_mama22 · 03-09-2010, 11:32 AM

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.

deeogie · 03-09-2010, 01:18 PM

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!!!

yorkie mad · 03-09-2010, 01:35 PM

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

Godislove · 03-09-2010, 01:41 PM

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!

deeogie · 03-09-2010, 02:15 PM

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 !!!!

lm1965 · 03-09-2010, 02:36 PM

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

ShylahTaffy · 03-10-2010, 05:56 PM

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!

YorkieShadow · 03-10-2010, 06:55 PM

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.

darnlora · 03-10-2010, 07:37 PM

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...

AbbysMom08 · 03-10-2010, 10:12 PM

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.

janetcerdas · 03-10-2010, 10:49 PM

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.

janetcerdas · 03-10-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by deeogie

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 agree !!
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 !!

03-09-2010, 10:39 AM	#31
kelsiew04 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CULLMAN,AL Posts: 125	All I can do is lol at the ignorance of some people.... __________________ zoey and mia isabella

03-09-2010, 11:01 AM	#32
gp1524 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2009 Location: ventura Posts: 35 Blog Entries: 5	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!!!!!! __________________ Bentley & Lexy

03-09-2010, 11:13 AM	#33
ShylahTaffy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 73	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 . Notice that everyone on her has used the word "big" VERY loosly....that's because 5lbs is not big by any means!!! the puppy is going to need it. We all are praying for this precious LITTLE boy. __________________ Shylah & Saphira

03-09-2010, 01:18 PM	#35
deeogie YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brampton Posts: 408	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!!! __________________ Mommy 's Lucky

03-09-2010, 01:35 PM	#36
yorkie mad ♥Tiny Tia my Furbaby♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: portsmouth england Posts: 1,824 Blog Entries: 7	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 __________________ Lots of love from Julie , Olly &Tia's mummy. Yorkies leave paw prints on our hearts

03-09-2010, 11:32 AM	#34
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	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.

03-09-2010, 01:41 PM	#37
Godislove Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, USA Posts: 78	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!

03-09-2010, 02:15 PM	#38
deeogie YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brampton Posts: 408	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 !!!! __________________ Mommy 's Lucky

03-09-2010, 02:36 PM	#39
lm1965 No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Martin TENN. Posts: 98 Blog Entries: 1	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

03-10-2010, 05:56 PM	#40
ShylahTaffy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 73	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! __________________ Shylah & Saphira

03-10-2010, 06:55 PM	#41
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	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.

03-10-2010, 07:37 PM	#42
darnlora Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grove Oklahoma Posts: 494	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... __________________ "The best and most beautiful things in world cannot be seen or touched they must be felt with the heart." ~~~~ Helen Keller

03-10-2010, 10:12 PM	#43
AbbysMom08 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,269	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. __________________ Jan, Mommy to Abby

03-10-2010, 10:49 PM	#44
janetcerdas Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 43	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. __________________ Mommy to Gucci* & Fendi*