How fast can a Yorkie run

[Britster]

I clocked Jackson (he runs at full speed next to me while riding a four wheeler- however he's on another side of the fence). He hits 19-20MPH pretty steadily and easily! But he's a big boy at 16lbs.

[IamYorkie]

Originally Posted by Britster

I clocked Jackson (he runs at full speed next to me while riding a four wheeler- however he's on another side of the fence). He hits 19-20MPH pretty steadily and easily! But he's a big boy at 16lbs.

What kind of mix is Jackson?

[gemy]

Originally Posted by Britster

I clocked Jackson (he runs at full speed next to me while riding a four wheeler- however he's on another side of the fence). He hits 19-20MPH pretty steadily and easily! But he's a big boy at 16lbs.

Brit how tall is Jackson at the withers and how long is he from withers to tail base?

This would give a relative reach for their legs.

[kjc]

It also depends on what part of the bookcase he hit. If it has sharp edges, that would do way more damage or hurt more than hitting the side straight on, only bc I've banged my elbow a few times.

Also, the age of the dog as to how developed his bones were. My puppy at 5 months took a bad step off the last step onto a concrete landing and banged his head. He showed neuro signs immediately and that was less than a 6 inch fall, and at a very slow speed. He was rushed to the vet immediately and did survive.

Maybe a radar gun like they use for speeders or to clock pitcher's speed in baseball, or just a stopwatch. I could and my Tink is fast, but she may have a hernia so I don't want to push her... if she's okay after her vet appt on Wednesday, I'll get a time/distance for you.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by gemy

Brit how tall is Jackson at the withers and how long is he from withers to tail base?

This would give a relative reach for their legs.

When answering the OP's thread, I didn't realize the reason they wanted to know. Sorry for your loss OP.

I don't know if Jackson's running speed compares, since he is outdoors when doing so. He's never ran at that speed indoors.

But to answer your question, Gail, Jackson is about 12 inches from floor to shoulder, 15 inches long and has a 18.5" girth last time I measured.

And he's not a mix. Well as far as I know. He resembles no other breed but a Yorkie or a Silky, both closely related. He's just a bigger boy.

[nanahas3]

It is just so sad reading this thread . When we lose our little ones whether to accident or illness it seems we always are so full of wondering why and what if. I know when we lost Loleta even though the vet said her little heart just gave out and she had been diagnosed with a bad murmer the month before it seemed she went downhill so fast that every thing imaginable went through my head. I feel so bad for the OP that she is going through this. Prayers going up for her.

[chrotto]

It would also do if you clock the time during a distance of 5 or 6 meters (10 or 20 feets)

[chrotto]

Originally Posted by Britster

I clocked Jackson (he runs at full speed next to me while riding a four wheeler- however he's on another side of the fence). He hits 19-20MPH pretty steadily and easily! But he's a big boy at 16lbs.

Thanks a lot!