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BridgettesMomma · 03-11-2010, 12:23 AM

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.

LilMissy · 03-11-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkie_mama22

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.

I'm telling Missy and Dora that you said they are more of a toy then a dog!

To the OP -

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.

sadies mom · 03-11-2010, 04:00 AM

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.

luvmylacey · 03-11-2010, 05:09 AM

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.

kandikalistar · 03-11-2010, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by luvmylacey

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.

People really do that!??! Ugh!

red98vett · 03-11-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by luvmylacey

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.

I agree and when someone is obsessed with size....it stands to reason that this may happen. Breeders (unethical) ones do it - PET STORES do it and who sufferes ? THE DOGS

red98vett · 03-11-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by NatNatt

What do you think he will be at full grown?? I look at the chart and it says 5.5 pounds!! I dont want a yorkie that big. Do you think that chart is correct???

If you don't want a dog that big - there's plenty of hampsters out there who fit the size range you seem to want....no offense but your comment is just wrong. HEALTH should come first.

BridgettesMomma · 03-11-2010, 11:47 AM

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.

sarahheartmaddy · 03-11-2010, 11:55 AM

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.

Kaytlynsmom · 03-11-2010, 12:07 PM

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!

Judyest · 03-11-2010, 12:44 PM

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.

ARCHIE · 03-11-2010, 12:54 PM

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

Dana2657 · 03-11-2010, 01:00 PM

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.

Jennxling · 03-11-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieShadow

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.

I have a girl who is 6 month and 3 lbs. I am hoping she can grow and get to 5 lbs somehow

but I love her anyway she is. She is more fragile as she gets cold easily and I always worry if she hurts herself because she's a jumper. Small ones are easy to carry around in purses but that is NOT the purpose of having dogs. I love the size of my male as he is sturdier...5 lbs is really not big at all

oceansoracle · 03-11-2010, 01:33 PM

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.

03-11-2010, 12:23 AM	#46
BridgettesMomma Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 207	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. __________________ *THE BRAT PACK* Bridgette & Teddy the Yorkies Harley & Roxy the Pugs Lizzie the Cocker Spaniel *Bandit the Papillon X

03-11-2010, 11:47 AM	#53
BridgettesMomma Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 207	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. __________________ *THE BRAT PACK* Bridgette & Teddy the Yorkies Harley & Roxy the Pugs Lizzie the Cocker Spaniel *Bandit the Papillon X

03-11-2010, 12:07 PM	#55
Kaytlynsmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 89	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! __________________ Mommy to Mia

03-11-2010, 12:44 PM	#56
Judyest YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WEST VIRGINIA Posts: 575	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. __________________ R.I.P HUTCH ~ Oct 1993 - Dec 2009 Bailee's Mommy

03-11-2010, 01:00 PM	#58
Dana2657 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: new york Posts: 138	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. __________________ Dana & Paris

03-11-2010, 04:00 AM	#48
sadies mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pa Posts: 178	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.

03-11-2010, 05:09 AM	#49
luvmylacey Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 128	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.

03-11-2010, 11:55 AM	#54
sarahheartmaddy BANNED FOR TAKING MONEY AND NOT SHIPPING PRODUCTS SOLD!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,827	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.

03-11-2010, 12:54 PM	#57
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	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

03-11-2010, 01:33 PM	#60
oceansoracle Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bronx, NY, USA Posts: 237	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.