What is the Obsession for Toy Dogs to be no More Than 7 lbs. ;)

[Lovetodream88]

Its bothers me when people don't know the history of a yorkie yet have one and there small tiny one is the only ones there are and if its bigger it cant be a pure breed its annoying to me especially if someone says something about Callie not be a yorkie because she is 16 pounds and has floppy ears its like dude its none of your business anyway.

[robinlegaspi]

My vet told me that my 6 week old baby girl Ariel Rose can't be full breed yorkie cause she already weighs 2.7 pounds, and her ears are floppy also. But I think shes perfect (:
And your princess is tooo cute!!

[CesarTheGreat]

The only yorkie I have seen personally that is like 4 pounds is not a pure bred. It is a yorkie/poodle mix.

[MommytoMiles]

Originally Posted by gracielove

Sorry. I meant to say that most of the toy breeds were bigger when they were first started. I know the Maltese used to be much larger also. Yes, some of these breeders think they can get thousands of dollars for a tiny and do some crazy things. It's just so sad for the babies. The really little ones need to live quite limited lives in order to survive. There are just so many things to protect them from. Gracie is 5 pounds and she has about given me a heart attack so many times I have lost count. I can't imagine having one much smaller!

Oh, yes, Miles too!! He is just over 6 lbs. last I checked at 7.5 mos.

[MommytoMiles]

Originally Posted by gracielove

Sorry. I meant to say that most of the toy breeds were bigger when they were first started. I know the Maltese used to be much larger also. Yes, some of these breeders think they can get thousands of dollars for a tiny and do some crazy things. It's just so sad for the babies. The really little ones need to live quite limited lives in order to survive. There are just so many things to protect them from. Gracie is 5 pounds and she has about given me a heart attack so many times I have lost count. I can't imagine having one much smaller!

Yes, I saw a micro mini or pocket pet Yorkie that was fully grown at 2.5 lbs. for 8K!!!! And it was sold!!!

[nanahas3]

Originally Posted by CesarTheGreat

The only yorkie I have seen personally that is like 4 pounds is not a pure bred. It is a yorkie/poodle mix.

I have a little guy who weighs 4 and a girl at 5 months who weighs 2 I did not buy them as tinies or any of the other names used for little ones I just bought yorkies but I assure you they are pure bred lol. Some just don't get as big. Laddy is my 4 lb one and he is healthy as a 100 lb dog and as active. Kyra is more fragile and knows it she doesnt even try to jump off or on things thank goodness. Personally I love the bigger ones I think they are beautiful. But then I think all yorkies are. We had Kyra at the vet today and after eating she made it to the 2lb mark I was so happy .

[GeorgiesMomma]

Originally Posted by CesarTheGreat

The only yorkie I have seen personally that is like 4 pounds is not a pure bred. It is a yorkie/poodle mix.

Georgie is a pure bred and is 4lbs soaking wet. I would love him at whatever weight

[GeorgiesMomma]

Originally Posted by MommytoMiles

Yes, I saw a micro mini or pocket pet Yorkie that was fully grown at 2.5 lbs. for 8K!!!! And it was sold!!!

that is ridiculous!

[Deadbug]

Gabby is 2.5lbs. She was charting out to be much bigger but just stopped growing. I was shooting for a 5+ plus dog but it just didn't work out that way. I love her anyway and yes, I've had my fair share of vet bills. Luckily, she's relatively healthy... just tiny as can be.

On another note, I've had people offer me anywhere from $2000 - $5000 for her. Just the other day, I was stopped in Petsmart and a lady stopped me and asked me a million and five questions about her age, etc and then asked if I wanted to sell her. At first it was rather amusing that people would try to buy a member of my family. Now it's just annoying. And yeah, I did snap at her for the audacity she displayed.

[MommytoMiles]

Originally Posted by Deadbug

Gabby is 2.5lbs. She was charting out to be much bigger but just stopped growing. I was shooting for a 5+ plus dog but it just didn't work out that way. I love her anyway and yes, I've had my fair share of vet bills. Luckily, she's relatively healthy... just tiny as can be.

On another note, I've had people offer me anywhere from $2000 - $5000 for her. Just the other day, I was stopped in Petsmart and a lady stopped me and asked me a million and five questions about her age, etc and then asked if I wanted to sell her. At first it was rather amusing that people would try to buy a member of my family. Now it's just annoying. And yeah, I did snap at her for the audacity she displayed.

Very strange. I guess everyone wants to be like Paris Hilton carrying their dog around in their purses...

[MommytoMiles]

Originally Posted by nanahas3

I have a little guy who weighs 4 and a girl at 5 months who weighs 2 I did not buy them as tinies or any of the other names used for little ones I just bought yorkies but I assure you they are pure bred lol. Some just don't get as big. Laddy is my 4 lb one and he is healthy as a 100 lb dog and as active. Kyra is more fragile and knows it she doesnt even try to jump off or on things thank goodness. Personally I love the bigger ones I think they are beautiful. But then I think all yorkies are. We had Kyra at the vet today and after eating she made it to the 2lb mark I was so happy .

She might get bigger as she is only 5 mos. old. Miles was 5 lbs. at 4.5 months.

[nanahas3]

Originally Posted by MommytoMiles

She might get bigger as she is only 5 mos. old. Miles was 5 lbs. at 4.5 months.

Oh I am sure she will I would be terrified if she didn't lol. I think she will make it to 3 to 4 lbs I hope so anyway.

[Yorkiemomma78]

Originally Posted by robinlegaspi

My vet told me that my 6 week old baby girl Ariel Rose can't be full breed yorkie cause she already weighs 2.7 pounds, and her ears are floppy also.

If your vet thinks she´s not a pure bred because she has floppy ears at 6 weeks old,then I think you should be searching for a new vet
Most yorkies ears are still floppy at that age.Infact,I dont think Ive ever seen a 6 week old puppy with its ears up (unless they were taped).

At 6 weeks old,both Milo & bella weighed in at 1.7lbs each,but there are bigger babies at that age..Infact,Milo & Bellas sibbling (a female) weighed well over 2lbs at the same age,she´s just bigger

Look at this growth chart: Yorkshire Terrier - Yorkie Puppy Growth/Weight Chart - watch us grow

[nanahas3]

Kyras were up at 6 weeks lol I will post a picture

[Yorkiemomma78]

Originally Posted by nanahas3

Kyras were up at 6 weeks lol I will post a picture

Well see..that´s a first! lol
I can now say,I´ve only ever seen one yorkie with it´s ears up at 6 weeks
She looks tiny by the way..she reminds me of Lady.Lady was under 2lbs at 8 years old (which is the age she died).

I cant even remember at what age my previous babies ears went up,and Milo & Bella are 2 months old now,and only Milo has just one ear up.It looks VERY cute,but I´m paranoid about his other ear now lol