female yorkie with long legs

[Lillyiengyouav]

I am going to buy a little female yorkie this weekend. The breeders say she has long legs. I was wondering if that will mean that she will be a big yorkie. I've seen both parents. The dad is really small about 3 pounds but the mom is pretty huge. She is about 7 or 8 pounds but she isn't "tall". She's just really pudgy and fat. The breeders said she throws really small pups but at least one of them will be as big as the mom. I've chosen the runt, so does anyone know or think that the runt will be the mom's size?

[Maximo]

I would be less concerned with size, and more concerned with the health and disposition of the pup and parents. How old is the pup? You can only guess the ultimate size. Double the weight at 12 weeks of age and maybe add a pound. Leg length is not really an indicator, but paw size can point to a pup that will grow larger.

[Patti]

Welcome. It's really hard to tell what size they will end up but the breeder should have some idea of how her lines grow. The only way to be sure of their adult size is to get an adult. How old are the puppies? Make sure she has a good health guarantee also.
When I went to see my Cali for the first time at 6 weeks she was the smallest (runt)of her litter mates and the only one still available. When I went to pick her up 3 weeks later she was the same size as her 2 sisters. She was 1 lb when I got her and full grown she is a little over 5 lbs. She was also very unhealthy. Three of mine have the longer legs and it makes their coat look nice and flowey. Keep us posted.

[nana911]

This is true, sometimes the runts turn out to be the biggest... long legs really aren't an indicator. I have a couple with long legs and they are just more delicately built than the ones with short stocky legs. They don't weigh anymore just kind of willowy all over. The short leg ones are more 'compact'. As the other poster stated, instead of worrying about build, check more for health qualities.

[Lillyiengyouav]

Thanks!
Well the breeders said all their litters have been healthy! They made sure of it. I have a one year health guarantee with them. They said if anything went wrong, they'll refund my money or try to help. And they also said if my pup grows to be over 5 pounds, I can return her. But I doubt I'll return her. By that time I'll probably love her too much no matter what!

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Lillyiengyouav

Thanks!
Well the breeders said all their litters have been healthy! They made sure of it. I have a one year health guarantee with them. They said if anything went wrong, they'll refund my money or try to help. And they also said if my pup grows to be over 5 pounds, I can return her. But I doubt I'll return her. By that time I'll probably love her too much no matter what!

A good breeder would never say this. First, a knowledgeable breeder would know that they cannot guarantee size (especially under 5 pounds). Second, a good breeder would never encourage such a shallow attitude toward a pet. A good breeder of Yorkies often turns people away when they place too much emphasis on size.

I hope you have researched this breeder well, and I hope that when and if you bring home a pup that you will be committed to it no matter how big the dog grows.

[Deuce]

Originally Posted by Maximo

A good breeder would never say this. First, a knowledgeable breeder would know that they cannot guarantee size (especially under 5 pounds). Second, a good breeder would never encourage such a shallow attitude toward a pet. A good breeder of Yorkies often turns people away when they place too much emphasis on size.

I hope you have researched this breeder well, and I hope that when and if you bring home a pup that you will be committed to it no matter how big the dog grows.

Great post Maximo

Rizzo is a long legged yorkie, he is tall and long but dainty he is 5lbs at just over a year old.
His legs were shaved because of his recent neuter, lol, his skinny little chicken legs

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Maximo

A good breeder would never say this. First, a knowledgeable breeder would know that they cannot guarantee size (especially under 5 pounds). Second, a good breeder would never encourage such a shallow attitude toward a pet. A good breeder of Yorkies often turns people away when they place too much emphasis on size.

I hope you have researched this breeder well, and I hope that when and if you bring home a pup that you will be committed to it no matter how big the dog grows.

I agree. I also think the 1 year health guarantee is very misleading. What happens if the dog has a congenital defect show up after one year of ownership? If I was a breeder, I would want to know if any of my dogs were to get sick even after they grew to adulthood. That's a really important fact to know in order to improve my lines. I wouldn't purchase from someone who's attitude toward a dog is the same as toward a toaster. You return a toaster if it doesn't meet your expectations, but you (general you not intended toward anyone) don't return a friend/family you vowed to care for and love for the next 15+ years.

[r2square]

It took me about 2 minutes to fall in love with Nala!!! It wouldn't matter what size she is, she is ours. I am beginning to realize just how tiny 5 lbs really is. Our breeder said she would likely be between 4.5 to 5 lbs and I am hoping for at least 5lbs because I just want her to be healthy and in my family for a really long time!!

[Ringo1]

Lucy had super long legs when we brought her home; we used to joke that she looked like a deer Didn't matter; we loved her anyway.

But, her coat grew longer and she grew into her legs; and while they certainly aren't little stubs ~ she doesn't look like a deer anymore either.

[Lil Sis]

My Remy is long legged. She is very small boned and danty. I know at first it is easy to get hooked on size, but that is not a good thing. I did not do enough research before I got Remy but I did enough to know that small is not always best. I wanted a pup that small but close to 5 lbs. - that is small!! Remy is almost 4 lbs now at 14 months... but most important of all she is healthy.

I am sorry.. but to even say give the pup back after a year make me shake! I know you said you wouldn't but you do need to come to terms on what you are focusing on. Have healthy expectations

I wish you luck -- do your research!!

[mauirobin]

My buttons is 5.8 lbs, & my Yogi is 8.2 lbs. Yogi didn't turn out as yorkshirey as I would have liked when I brought him home. He was the smallest in the litter, but he outgrew them here. He has actually changed my way of thinking...give me a 6-8 pounder any day! My vet loves his "healthiness", says he has good knees, etc. He is all Yorkie...just more to love:P I wish more breeders out there weren't so concerned on getting teacup sizes, I much prefer the larger ones now.

[shodanusmc]

Originally Posted by Deuce

Great post Maximo

Rizzo is a long legged yorkie, he is tall and long but dainty he is 5lbs at just over a year old.
His legs were shaved because of his recent neuter, lol, his skinny little chicken legs

I am really getting old now, and have to ask. Why did they shave his front legs for a neuter? Where exactly is his .....located?

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

I am really getting old now, and have to ask. Why did they shave his front legs for a neuter? Where exactly is his .....located?

It's a new technique where they go in through the front legs and......as you know, they sometimes shave for the IV line.

[shodanusmc]

Originally Posted by Maximo

It's a new technique where they go in through the front legs and......as you know, they sometimes shave for the IV line.

IV line makes sense, but I know you are kidding aobut foing in thru the front legs.....OUCHEROOO