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wemple2 · 06-20-2013, 05:41 PM

Why is it that yorkie owners seem to be so overly concerned about the size of their dog? Winston is a yorkie, not a teacup or a teapot...he is a yorkie. Period. Do other breed owners worry about the size of their dogs as much as we do? Just wondered...

TxVicki · 06-20-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

Why is it that yorkie owners seem to be so overly concerned about the size of their dog? Winston is a yorkie, not a teacup or a teapot...he is a yorkie. Period. Do other breed owners worry about the size of their dogs as much as we do? Just wondered...

I know for me size doesn't make a difference, as I have had all sizes. I love them all.

Yes, other breed owners do the same thing. I have seen it on a muti breed board. LOL

wemple2 · 06-20-2013, 05:48 PM

Really? I always wondered this, because all I have had is yorkies.

TxVicki · 06-20-2013, 05:53 PM

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Really? I always wondered this, because all I have had is yorkies.

Yes, really.You wouldn't believe some the discussions I have seen go on with the bigger breed owners.

capt_noonie · 06-20-2013, 06:03 PM

Yup, the big breeds all they talk about is how big their dog is.

KazzyK810 · 06-20-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

Why is it that yorkie owners seem to be so overly concerned about the size of their dog? Winston is a yorkie, not a teacup or a teapot...he is a yorkie. Period. Do other breed owners worry about the size of their dogs as much as we do? Just wondered...

My daughter picks up her Great Dane puppy this Saturday. With Danes, it all about how big they are.

Lovetodream88 · 06-20-2013, 06:16 PM

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I know it wasn't meant as derogatory way. But then I consider all of mine special needs regardless of size. I am way over protective.

Better to be over protective then not. Mine I guess you could say has special needs and shes 16 pounds.....

ironmike86 · 06-20-2013, 06:45 PM

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Yes, really.You wouldn't believe some the discussions I have seen go on with the bigger breed owners.

Usually not the same if they are big and full of Muscle. Not fat. Tiny Yorkies alot of time are poor eaters and suffer form Liver shunts or something else that stunts there growth

wemple2 · 06-20-2013, 07:37 PM

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My daughter picks up her Great Dane puppy this Saturday. With Danes, it all about how big they are.

Wow, bet that is a cute pup!!! But still, don't Great Danes have weight standards?

yorkietalkjilly · 06-20-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

Why is it that yorkie owners seem to be so overly concerned about the size of their dog? Winston is a yorkie, not a teacup or a teapot...he is a yorkie. Period. Do other breed owners worry about the size of their dogs as much as we do? Just wondered...

Because so many of the undersized tiny Yorkies that are such a popular size are very often prone to injury and illness and largely, the public doesn't know of the problems these little guys have until they have bought one of them. Others don't find out until their pup is an older dog and things like liver shunt/MVD, CT, LP and other medical problems begin to manifest. Google the term "problems with breeding teacup dogs" and terms similar to that and you will see the list of things the micro-sized dogs often face.

wemple2 · 06-20-2013, 08:49 PM

I have been around YT long enough to know the health issues a tiny may encounter in it's life...I would never knowingly purchase a "tiny". I simply wondered if other breed owners were as obsessed with the size of their dogs as we are, as a whole. I have said it before and I will say it again, I love all yorkies, no matter what size.

lovespandp · 06-21-2013, 07:41 AM

I personally love Peanut’s size. I wouldn't have him any bigger or any smaller. If I do get another one I will get under 4 pounds.

xoCourtney · 06-21-2013, 08:15 AM

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I personally love Peanut’s size. I wouldn't have him any bigger or any smaller. If I do get another one I will get under 4 pounds.

And do you purchase from a reputable breeder?

lovespandp · 06-21-2013, 08:18 AM

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And do you purchase from a reputable breeder?

Well.. I will buy from what I think is reputable-

xoCourtney · 06-21-2013, 08:21 AM

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Well.. I will buy from what I think is reputable-

Awesome. Just curious! No judgement at all. My point being there are some dogs under 4lbs that come from reputable breeders and they shouldn't be looked at as a charity case. I'm sure you know all of the precautions of owning a tiny already so how would it make you feel if people threw all of these "facts" at you and bashed where you got your little one?

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06-20-2013, 05:48 PM	#288
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Really? I always wondered this, because all I have had is yorkies. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

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capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Yup, the big breeds all they talk about is how big their dog is. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

06-20-2013, 08:49 PM	#296
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	I have been around YT long enough to know the health issues a tiny may encounter in it's life...I would never knowingly purchase a "tiny". I simply wondered if other breed owners were as obsessed with the size of their dogs as we are, as a whole. I have said it before and I will say it again, I love all yorkies, no matter what size. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

06-21-2013, 07:41 AM	#297
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	I personally love Peanut’s size. I wouldn't have him any bigger or any smaller. If I do get another one I will get under 4 pounds. __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."