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Yorkie sizes Hi everyone. I am hoping to get a Yorkie puppy in the next few months but I wanted to ask everyone something. How big can a Yorkie be to comfortably carry him around? I've read all about the so called "teacups" and I know that first of all, they don't exist, and second of all, they tend to have health issues. I'm fine with getting a larger Yorkie that will not have those health problems. But I really want to carry my baby everywhere I go and I just wanted to see how many of you do this and how big your babies are? Thanks for the help. :aimeeyork |
The standard calls for 7 lbs and under. Gracie's normal weight is 5 1/2 lbs and Rebel is 4.12 lbs at 6 1/2 months. I carry both around and I think their weight is fine...but it's really a preference. |
I lugged my 9 lb yorkie around over the weekend and it does start to get to shoulder after a couple of hours. |
[SIZE=4]I agree with everyone else as well. It depends on your preference. I have 3 ranging in size from 4-6 lbs. I don't dare carry them all at once. That's what my husband is for!! Ha Ha![/SIZE] :yorkiesar |
My Lexi is 6lbs and I carry her everywhere. She use to sit in her tote like a good girl, but now I have to wrap her like a baby and carry her. (she's not at all spoiled though) I know when we are out and people see me carrying her like a baby in a blanket they think I some wacko that nneds help. |
well my lexi is 8 months old and weighs 6lbs.. i used to carry her in a bag, but now, forget it, she would rather walk herself... she does not to be carried anymore..anyway, 6 lb is a bit to carry for a long length of time, with a pocketbook on the other.. |
Dollar is 2.3 lbs and i take him everywhere |
Probably depends on you...the person carrying the dog :D A friend of mine has a 5lb. dog and has no problem carrying her. I wanted a smaller one because I have neck issues and an extra pound in my purse is very noticable. Not all smaller Yorkies have health problems. They do require extra care and are not for everyone. They can't live in a purse :rolleyes: Best wishes finding your pup! |
Gucci weighs aprox 5 lbs and I carry her fine. But like others mentioned I guess it depends on the person that carries the dog. |
Thanks for the information, everyone! |
I have several so i got a stroller which is great for them and me, but when I just take one I usually either carry them or I bring a carrier. Be careful what carrier you get too because the bigger the dog the bigger the carrier and some of those carriers can get pretty heavy! My biggest yorkie weighs 4.1 lbs. and al of mine are healthy...not frail or sickly as some think. :) |
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My Gracie is right at 8 pounds and I carry her around everywhere. No problem. |
Kelsey is a little over 9lbs she's too heavy to carry around everywhere.. |
Duke is 5 lbs and I carry him around all of the time and he loves it! |
As everyone said, it really is a preference and how much you can handle. However, you won't really have a guarantee on how much your pup will weigh full grown....only a best guesstimate. Hope you find the pup of your dreams! |
My lexi is 3.8 lbs and i take her everywhere, grocery store and all no one ever knows i have her in my bag. It is up to you. I wish lexi was a little bigger we thought she would be based on mom and dad but that didn't happen. She eats like a horse though. |
rocky is 3 1/2 pounds at 5 months my rocky is 3 1/2 pounds at 5 months. he was supposed to be much bigger as i have 2 boys 10 1nd 12. i take him everywhere. now i am hoping he stays under 5 lbs cause they do get a little heavy with a purse and the dog. i was afraid of getting a really tiny one cause of health concerns and because i have a house of clumsy men :D you'll love whatever you end up with. see that chart on yorkies weight to get an idea of end size before you buy. i think alot of breeders lie about weightwhen you're looking for a tiny one just to charge you more.good luck, michelle |
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