HUGE PUPPY is he pure ???? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Yorkie_mommy · 03-29-2011, 04:20 PM

I saw his mom and dad papers so technically he is purebred. But he is already 4lbs (well close too). I was reading up and everything keeps saying that 7lbs is the ideal weight for a purebred.

Are there any owners out there that own larger dogs???/

Suze225 · 03-29-2011, 04:54 PM

Yes there are many owners here that have larger than average yorkies. Does not mean they are not pure bred, just a little bit bigger than standard.

More to love!!!

yorkieusa · 03-29-2011, 04:57 PM

Yes, there are many that are bigger. How old is your boy? Read this link:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...apot-club.html

Mardelin · 03-29-2011, 05:00 PM

That standard reads not to exceed 7 pounds.....It's there for exhibitors and breeders as a guideline for showing and breeding the ideal yorkie. However, there are smaller and larger yorkies....just like in humans.

from your first post your guy should bee hitting on 8 weeks....sounds like you're gonna have a big boy....just love him and pray that he's gonna healthy......

Lovetodream88 · 03-29-2011, 07:49 PM

My yorkie is 16 pounds and my moms is also 16 pounds. There are several people on here who have bigger yorkies.

kkephart · 03-29-2011, 08:00 PM

Oliver is 8.5 pounds of love and joy!!! I do get many comments though on how "big" he is.... from what I've learned ... they just don't really know the breed.

SWHouston · 03-30-2011, 04:30 AM

Ymommie,

YES, actually there are quite a few of us who have Yorkezillas !

MY Male Sneakers is at 12.5 lbs, 2.5 years old, and is PB.

Actually, from what I've seen, Yorkshire is one of the most varied
Breeds on weight. I've seen quotes from just a few Ounces, to
over 20 pounds.

As stated, the "Breed Standard" is from 5 to 7 pounds, but, that's
a "regulation" (I think) by the AKC. A criteria you must meet, IF
you wanted to Show your pup in one of their events.

Beyond that, weight seems to have nothing to do with demeanor.
I've seen complaints and praises on the full range of weight, and
both sex's included. Attitude seems to not be an issue, which we
customarily relate to a Male.

When it comes to being "forward"
my Female Becca doesn't take a second place, in this house anyway.

So, all in all, you'll see a general sense of "more to love".

Have a good Day !

S.W.

Rocky-Baby · 03-30-2011, 07:51 AM

My first yorkie (RIP/Canine Epilepsy) was purchased through a mill-scam - and being un-educated, I purchased him at a meer 8 weeks as well - and he was already 6.8 pounds. When he finally became a danger to not just himself but all around him (about a year old) he was nearing 25 pounds - AND he was sold under the guise of being a TEACUP

My husband and I found a breeder 2 years later (when we were finally ready) and now Rock Star (also known as "Mr. Star", lol) was 2.6 lbs at 15 weeks; when we took him home. He is now going on 7 months and staying strong at 3.4 lbs. It just depends I guess ::shrugs:: - the breeder owned the sire and both 'bitches' - the sire was 1.8 lbs at 5 years old and with hair to the ground

- the one 'bitch' was 3 lbs while the other 5 lbs - Rock Star's mom was the 5 lb female but apparently her pups typically stay between 2-4 lbs (the breeder asks for christmas cards and updates - and lucky me these two litters were her last!

)

Yorkie_mommy · 03-30-2011, 05:25 PM

It is nice to know that I am not the only one with a larger Yorkie. He wentto the vet today and he weighs 3.6 pounds @ 7 weeks and is completely healthy.

@Yorkieusa OMG that link was too adorable I think Major is seriously going to be a "TEAPOT" Yorkie

@Lovetodream88: Does your baby have the floppy ears

Lovetodream88 · 03-30-2011, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkie_mommy

It is nice to know that I am not the only one with a larger Yorkie. He wentto the vet today and he weighs 3.6 pounds @ 7 weeks and is completely healthy.

@Yorkieusa OMG that link was too adorable I think Major is seriously going to be a "TEAPOT" Yorkie

@Lovetodream88: Does your baby have the floppy ears

Yes Callie has floppy ears and my moms Sammy also has floppy ears

orlnurse · 03-30-2011, 05:39 PM

Lily is 9.6 lbs

yorkieusa · 03-30-2011, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkie_mommy

It is nice to know that I am not the only one with a larger Yorkie. He wentto the vet today and he weighs 3.6 pounds @ 7 weeks and is completely healthy.

@Yorkieusa OMG that link was too adorable I think Major is seriously going to be a "TEAPOT" Yorkie

@Lovetodream88: Does your baby have the floppy ears

Just be glad he's healthy. I prefer them bigger. They can keep up with my lifestyle better.

andreag08 · 03-30-2011, 05:49 PM

On the last vet visit Bear wighted 9.2lb. ( I think he is really less then 9lb)
He is 18 months.

I hope he will grow to be 15lb!!!

Love big yorkies!!!

03-29-2011, 04:20 PM	#1
Yorkie_mommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Williamsburg Va Posts: 42	HUGE PUPPY is he pure ???? I saw his mom and dad papers so technically he is purebred. But he is already 4lbs (well close too). I was reading up and everything keeps saying that 7lbs is the ideal weight for a purebred. Are there any owners out there that own larger dogs???/

03-29-2011, 04:54 PM	#2
Suze225 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence, AZ Posts: 764	Yes there are many owners here that have larger than average yorkies. Does not mean they are not pure bred, just a little bit bigger than standard. More to love!!! __________________ Sue, Bella, Jett, TBell, Armani & Kahn Plus our 2 new litters , we have chocolate and parti pups!!! RIP my beautiful girl Kiah! We love you and miss you!!

03-29-2011, 04:57 PM	#3
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Yes, there are many that are bigger. How old is your boy? Read this link: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...apot-club.html __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

03-29-2011, 05:00 PM	#4
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	That standard reads not to exceed 7 pounds.....It's there for exhibitors and breeders as a guideline for showing and breeding the ideal yorkie. However, there are smaller and larger yorkies....just like in humans. from your first post your guy should bee hitting on 8 weeks....sounds like you're gonna have a big boy....just love him and pray that he's gonna healthy...... __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers* Last edited by Mardelin; 03-29-2011 at 05:03 PM.

03-29-2011, 07:49 PM	#5
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	My yorkie is 16 pounds and my moms is also 16 pounds. There are several people on here who have bigger yorkies. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

03-29-2011, 08:00 PM	#6
kkephart Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Posts: 188	Oliver is 8.5 pounds of love and joy!!! I do get many comments though on how "big" he is.... from what I've learned ... they just don't really know the breed. __________________ Karla & Oliver RIP & Henry

03-30-2011, 04:30 AM	#7
SWHouston YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 1,537 Blog Entries: 1	Ymommie, YES, actually there are quite a few of us who have Yorkezillas ! MY Male Sneakers is at 12.5 lbs, 2.5 years old, and is PB. Actually, from what I've seen, Yorkshire is one of the most varied Breeds on weight. I've seen quotes from just a few Ounces, to over 20 pounds. As stated, the "Breed Standard" is from 5 to 7 pounds, but, that's a "regulation" (I think) by the AKC. A criteria you must meet, IF you wanted to Show your pup in one of their events. Beyond that, weight seems to have nothing to do with demeanor. I've seen complaints and praises on the full range of weight, and both sex's included. Attitude seems to not be an issue, which we customarily relate to a Male. When it comes to being "forward" my Female Becca doesn't take a second place, in this house anyway. So, all in all, you'll see a general sense of "more to love". Have a good Day ! S.W. __________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca.

03-30-2011, 07:51 AM	#8
Rocky-Baby Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY, United States Posts: 65	shapes and sizes My first yorkie (RIP/Canine Epilepsy) was purchased through a mill-scam - and being un-educated, I purchased him at a meer 8 weeks as well - and he was already 6.8 pounds. When he finally became a danger to not just himself but all around him (about a year old) he was nearing 25 pounds - AND he was sold under the guise of being a TEACUP My husband and I found a breeder 2 years later (when we were finally ready) and now Rock Star (also known as "Mr. Star", lol) was 2.6 lbs at 15 weeks; when we took him home. He is now going on 7 months and staying strong at 3.4 lbs. It just depends I guess ::shrugs:: - the breeder owned the sire and both 'bitches' - the sire was 1.8 lbs at 5 years old and with hair to the ground - the one 'bitch' was 3 lbs while the other 5 lbs - Rock Star's mom was the 5 lb female but apparently her pups typically stay between 2-4 lbs (the breeder asks for christmas cards and updates - and lucky me these two litters were her last! )

03-30-2011, 05:25 PM	#9
Yorkie_mommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Williamsburg Va Posts: 42	It is nice to know that I am not the only one with a larger Yorkie. He wentto the vet today and he weighs 3.6 pounds @ 7 weeks and is completely healthy. @Yorkieusa OMG that link was too adorable I think Major is seriously going to be a "TEAPOT" Yorkie @Lovetodream88: Does your baby have the floppy ears

03-30-2011, 05:39 PM	#11
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	Lily is 9.6 lbs __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae

03-30-2011, 05:49 PM	#13
andreag08 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 67	On the last vet visit Bear wighted 9.2lb. ( I think he is really less then 9lb) He is 18 months. I hope he will grow to be 15lb!!! Love big yorkies!!!