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mariemorris1221 · 05-30-2011, 04:29 PM

Last year a friend of mine and I were returning home and saw a cardboard box sitting beside our driveway. The day was extremely hot too and had reached over 100 degrees. Beside the box was the most adorable bundle of plunder I have ever seen and could not believe my eyes. Sitting beside the box was what I later was told by two vets was an approximately 5-week old Yorkie. We named him Rocky, because he's really a tough guy and we love him like a child. I know that the breed standard says that a Yorkie shouldn't be over 7 lbs., but Rocky is not a small dog by any means. He weighs about 12 lbs. and is about as tall as our Jack Russell Terrier. Both vets that we take our dogs to, told me that there are pure bred Yorkies that get that large, and I've seen two that appeared to be all Yorkies that were at least that large.

My question is, how can I tell if he's a pure bred Yorkie without knowing anything about his parents (DNA?) and also, can a Yorkie be that big?

I had his long fur clipped off because of the summer heat here but I can post photos of this little dog if it would help identify whether or not he's really a Yorkie.

Just curious about it as it in no way impacts the way we feel about this little guy who's become part of my family real fast. He even gets along with our Jack Russell who's two years older than Rocky.

Thanks for tips.
Marie

CouversMom · 05-30-2011, 08:46 PM

Yorkies come in all shapes and sizes so it is very possible that your Rocky is purebred. You should post some pictures of him! We all would love to see him

Lisa and Pic · 05-31-2011, 01:09 AM

Hello and Welcome to YorkieTalk. Glad you were able to save Rocky from the heat.

My Vivi was a stray and I really wanted to know what breeds she might be, so we did a DNA test on her. (Found out she was mostly a Min Pin) The tests are rather expensive, so it was a birthday present from my DH. Not sure if they are 100% accurate, but personally I am glad we did the test for her.

Anyway, hope you post pictures soon.

chachi · 05-31-2011, 03:38 AM

MY Chachi is pure bred and 11 lbs

manolos mom · 05-31-2011, 03:46 AM

Yorkies are a very challenging breed because of the lines that go back to the begining. I have seen siblings ranging from 2lbs to 8lbs. Hard to believe they came out of the same bitch.

Ringo1 · 05-31-2011, 09:03 AM

Awww. I'm so glad you found him and he found you! If you post some pictures, more knowledgeable folks than myself will hazard a guess about whether or not he looks like a purebred.

Not that it matters at this point because he sounds like a beloved family member.

susan lynn · 05-31-2011, 09:11 AM

Someone must have known you would give him a good home. I have 4 Yorkies they all look different and the weigh 6-16 lbs. You should join the Teapot Club on YT this is for larger Yorkies.

speleogirl37 · 05-31-2011, 09:12 AM

My girl is purebred, she is about 14lbs

Lovetodream88 · 05-31-2011, 09:59 AM

My yorkie is 16 pounds

Louies Mom · 05-31-2011, 10:22 AM

Lucky Louie is 7 months old and 9.6 pounds. He is a proud member of the TEAPOT club; just think of it as more to love and less to worry about

Perrella · 05-31-2011, 11:40 AM

Welcome aboard! Can't wait to see pictures of your boy Rocky.

BellaDonna · 05-31-2011, 12:03 PM

A friend of mine had the doggie DNA done on one of her dogs and I think it was about $100.00 . It isn't necessary but can be fun.

carmen in nj · 05-31-2011, 12:10 PM

Is always the posibility of him being a silkie terrier, they look just like yorkies to the untrained eye, can you post a picture of your baby? I breed silkies and love them..right now I have a pregnant girl who is 11 pounds pre prego weight..
welcome to YT..

margaritaville · 05-31-2011, 12:26 PM

Both of mine weigh 11 lbs. What difference does it make when you love them-I'm too short for my weight and they still love me

4csonsinga · 05-31-2011, 01:19 PM

I have a 10.5lb pup.

05-30-2011, 04:29 PM	#1
mariemorris1221 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1	My big Yorkie Last year a friend of mine and I were returning home and saw a cardboard box sitting beside our driveway. The day was extremely hot too and had reached over 100 degrees. Beside the box was the most adorable bundle of plunder I have ever seen and could not believe my eyes. Sitting beside the box was what I later was told by two vets was an approximately 5-week old Yorkie. We named him Rocky, because he's really a tough guy and we love him like a child. I know that the breed standard says that a Yorkie shouldn't be over 7 lbs., but Rocky is not a small dog by any means. He weighs about 12 lbs. and is about as tall as our Jack Russell Terrier. Both vets that we take our dogs to, told me that there are pure bred Yorkies that get that large, and I've seen two that appeared to be all Yorkies that were at least that large. My question is, how can I tell if he's a pure bred Yorkie without knowing anything about his parents (DNA?) and also, can a Yorkie be that big? I had his long fur clipped off because of the summer heat here but I can post photos of this little dog if it would help identify whether or not he's really a Yorkie. Just curious about it as it in no way impacts the way we feel about this little guy who's become part of my family real fast. He even gets along with our Jack Russell who's two years older than Rocky. Thanks for tips. Marie

05-30-2011, 08:46 PM	#2
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Yorkies come in all shapes and sizes so it is very possible that your Rocky is purebred. You should post some pictures of him! We all would love to see him __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

05-31-2011, 01:09 AM	#3
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	Hello and Welcome to YorkieTalk. Glad you were able to save Rocky from the heat. My Vivi was a stray and I really wanted to know what breeds she might be, so we did a DNA test on her. (Found out she was mostly a Min Pin) The tests are rather expensive, so it was a birthday present from my DH. Not sure if they are 100% accurate, but personally I am glad we did the test for her. Anyway, hope you post pictures soon. __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

05-31-2011, 03:38 AM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	MY Chachi is pure bred and 11 lbs __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-31-2011, 09:03 AM	#6
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	Awww. I'm so glad you found him and he found you! If you post some pictures, more knowledgeable folks than myself will hazard a guess about whether or not he looks like a purebred. Not that it matters at this point because he sounds like a beloved family member. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

05-31-2011, 03:46 AM	#5
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Yorkies are a very challenging breed because of the lines that go back to the begining. I have seen siblings ranging from 2lbs to 8lbs. Hard to believe they came out of the same bitch.

05-31-2011, 09:11 AM	#7
susan lynn Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,262	Someone must have known you would give him a good home. I have 4 Yorkies they all look different and the weigh 6-16 lbs. You should join the Teapot Club on YT this is for larger Yorkies. __________________ SUSAN : TESSIE : HOBBES :CALVIN :SASSY There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face! ~ Ben Williams

05-31-2011, 09:12 AM	#8
speleogirl37 ♥ Luv My Lil' M&M ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,572	My girl is purebred, she is about 14lbs __________________ Angie Madison Chance Our Future Baby Tatum

05-31-2011, 09:59 AM	#9
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	My yorkie is 16 pounds __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

05-31-2011, 10:22 AM	#10
Louies Mom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vacaville, Ca USA Posts: 16	More to Love Lucky Louie is 7 months old and 9.6 pounds. He is a proud member of the TEAPOT club; just think of it as more to love and less to worry about

05-31-2011, 11:40 AM	#11
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Welcome aboard! Can't wait to see pictures of your boy Rocky. __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

05-31-2011, 12:03 PM	#12
BellaDonna YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 594	A friend of mine had the doggie DNA done on one of her dogs and I think it was about $100.00 . It isn't necessary but can be fun. __________________ Donna *Mom to 6 Chihuahuas 1 Yorkie* *and 5 Cats!* Ok...maybe I am a little twisted!

05-31-2011, 12:10 PM	#13
carmen in nj Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 4,615 Blog Entries: 74	Is always the posibility of him being a silkie terrier, they look just like yorkies to the untrained eye, can you post a picture of your baby? I breed silkies and love them..right now I have a pregnant girl who is 11 pounds pre prego weight.. welcome to YT.. __________________ My Etsy shop is OPEN... Carmen in nj

05-31-2011, 12:26 PM	#14
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	Both of mine weigh 11 lbs. What difference does it make when you love them-I'm too short for my weight and they still love me __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

05-31-2011, 01:19 PM	#15
4csonsinga Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 26	I have a 10.5lb pup. __________________ Alicia Certified Male Carrier aka mom to 4 sons & owned by Ollie