New Puppy Found Maybe - "Tall Legs" ???

[lwilliams]

My Rucker is 22 weeks and I think he has long legs. We took him to the groomer this week and the groomer cut him short. When we got home, the first thing my three year old said was..."She (the groomer) made his legs longer!" It was so funny.

[capt_noonie]

Uni's the queen of long legs! She's 9" tall from floor to shoulder and only 8 3/4" long from base of neck to base of tail. LOL! I was supposed to do a Supermodel long legs YT club, but I just never got around to doing it. I am growing out her hair to mask her long legs, but I actually think they make her more agile, more shock absorption. Also, since I am now taking care of Katie who is a short legged yorkie, I've come to think that potty training a tall one is easier bc you can tell when they are squatting. The shorties you can hardly tell when they are in squat postion.

Check out this pic of Uni at the beach with her hair wet. Are those some super giraffe reindeer legs or what?

ETA: I forgot to say when she was a puppy she had normal short cute legs and small ears, and then had a growth spurt.

[edumma]

Remy has long legs, she stands 9 inches at the shoulder and weights 5 LBs. She is very fine boned .I love her height it makes her look more in proportion.I see so many yorkies at the park that have very short legs and it makes their bodies look longer and out of proportion.Ive always refered to Remy as super model tall even though she really is only about an inch taller that most of the short legged yorkies at the park !
Eileen

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Uni's the queen of long legs! She's 9" tall from floor to shoulder and only 8 3/4" long from base of neck to base of tail. LOL! I was supposed to do a Supermodel long legs YT club, but I just never got around to doing it. I am growing out her hair to mask her long legs, but I actually think they make her more agile, more shock absorption. Also, since I am now taking care of Katie who is a short legged yorkie, I've come to think that potty training a tall one is easier bc you can tell when they are squatting. The shorties you can hardly tell when they are in squat postion.

Check out this pic of Uni at the beach with her hair wet. Are those some super giraffe reindeer legs or what?

ETA: I forgot to say when she was a puppy she had normal short cute legs and small ears, and then had a growth spurt.

I love Uni's physique -- very elegant. Of course, I'm biased and love height and long legs on Yorkies. If you ever do get around to starting up the Supermodel club, can my leggy boys join?

I really like the picture of Uni on the beach -- beautiful face and lighting and stance...she could be the next covergirl for the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by Maximo

I love Uni's physique -- very elegant. Of course, I'm biased and love height and long legs on Yorkies. If you ever do get around to starting up the Supermodel club, can my leggy boys join?

I really like the picture of Uni on the beach -- beautiful face and lighting and stance...she could be the next covergirl for the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition.

Done! Invite sent! Anyone want in, just let me know!

[cruisinpat]

Thanks everyone for your pics/comments. The breeder sent me a picture and, oh my, he is one handsome little boy. She measured him and said that he is about 10 1/2 inches tall and about 10 1/2 inches from chest to butt. Whatever his size, he is too cute and I can't wait to get him. We are having out-of-town company so I feel it's best to wait for them to leave before picking him up. Keeping my fingers crossed that this works out................................. Pat

[megooego]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Done! Invite sent! Anyone want in, just let me know!

Alright, we joined!

[megooego]

Originally Posted by cruisinpat

Thanks everyone for your pics/comments. The breeder sent me a picture and, oh my, he is one handsome little boy. She measured him and said that he is about 10 1/2 inches tall and about 10 1/2 inches from chest to butt. Whatever his size, he is too cute and I can't wait to get him. We are having out-of-town company so I feel it's best to wait for them to leave before picking him up. Keeping my fingers crossed that this works out................................. Pat

Can you post the picture? We'd love to see him.
I hope everything works out for you!

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by cruisinpat

Thanks everyone for your pics/comments. The breeder sent me a picture and, oh my, he is one handsome little boy. She measured him and said that he is about 10 1/2 inches tall and about 10 1/2 inches from chest to butt. Whatever his size, he is too cute and I can't wait to get him. We are having out-of-town company so I feel it's best to wait for them to leave before picking him up. Keeping my fingers crossed that this works out................................. Pat

Congratulations! I hope all goes well and that you will be sharing pictures with us soon.

[anko]

Everyone's furbabies are soooo cute!!!

The tall legs topic rarely comes up, so it was very cool to see others that are built similarly!

It would be interesting to do a survey in the surveys section of this website to get an idea of what proportion of yorkies have short vs. long legs. It would be kind of neat...

[MyTrixie143]

Originally Posted by cruisinpat

Thanks everyone for your pics/comments. The breeder sent me a picture and, oh my, he is one handsome little boy. She measured him and said that he is about 10 1/2 inches tall and about 10 1/2 inches from chest to butt. Whatever his size, he is too cute and I can't wait to get him. We are having out-of-town company so I feel it's best to wait for them to leave before picking him up. Keeping my fingers crossed that this works out................................. Pat

This is actually very good. The standard for yorkies are they are suppose to be as tall as they are long, like a square.

My Scampers is a tall yorkie. He is only 6lbs but because of his height some might think he looks bigger. He too is like a square, just as long as he is tall.

[Patti]

When my breeder was describing both Pixie and Roxie she said they were a little up on leg but I think they look great especially in full coat. It really shows off their coats.

[cruisinpat]

I will try to post a picture but it's not a good one. His eyes look funny because of the lighting......................Pat

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

This is actually very good. The standard for yorkies are they are suppose to be as tall as they are long, like a square.

My Scampers is a tall yorkie. He is only 6lbs but because of his height some might think he looks bigger. He too is like a square, just as long as he is tall.

Really??? That makes me happy! Uni is only 1/4" off from being a perfect square! Sometimes the yorkie standard isn't that clear (to me). Like muzzle not too long, not too short. Haha according to whom? Oh well

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

My Scampers is a tall yorkie. He is only 6lbs but because of his height some might think he looks bigger. He too is like a square, just as long as he is tall.

Scampers is beautiful -- love his coloring. I wish that I had never cut my Maximo's hair -- now I'm anxious for his back end to catch up with the rest of his coat.

Originally Posted by cruisinpat

I will try to post a picture but it's not a good one. His eyes look funny because of the lighting......................Pat

That's okay -- not every picture is portrait quality.

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Really??? That makes me happy! Uni is only 1/4" off from being a perfect square! Sometimes the yorkie standard isn't that clear (to me). Like muzzle not too long, not too short. Haha according to whom? Oh well

I have tried reading the description of the standard so many times and it makes my head spin. Just show me pictures! lol