So tired of ... "She's big for a yorkie"

[amberfranklin]

Sorry could not get pic to load, I will have to play with it some more. Thanks for all the replies, I feel so much better now!

[MauiGirl]

Originally Posted by amberfranklin

Maximo, I agree that I should not take it personally. I guess it's the "momma bear" in me! I really don't think anyone means anything negative, it just gets irritating that instead of just commenting on her cuteness, I feel some are almost speaking of her size as a negative, but likely they are not. Dogs, like people, come in all shapes and sizes, I just wish some would realize that! Here is a pic of her hanging by the pool, this pic cracks me up!

I think you are right, it might not be judgement on their part at all. Some people seem to say odd things just trying to make conversation, and don't mean anything by it. Others are just plain ignorant and don't know any better.

I also think we can be oversensitive with our pups, and react to any comments other than people gushing over their cuteness.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by amberfranklin

Maximo, I agree that I should not take it personally. I guess it's the "momma bear" in me! I really don't think anyone means anything negative, it just gets irritating that instead of just commenting on her cuteness, I feel some are almost speaking of her size as a negative, but likely they are not. Dogs, like people, come in all shapes and sizes, I just wish some would realize that! Here is a pic of her hanging by the pool, this pic cracks me up!

I agree that people should stick to commenting on cuteness. Maybe it is all of the cuteness that makes people lose their minds and say the strangest things.

Let me know if you need help re-sizing your pictures.

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

I think you are right, it might not be judgement on their part at all. Some people seem to say odd things just trying to make conversation, and don't mean anything by it. Others are just plain ignorant and don't know any better.

I also think we can be oversensitive with our pups, and react to any comments other than people gushing over their cuteness.

[MauiGirl]

This reminded me of something I did years ago. I fired a vet because he did not comment on how cute my puppy was, after several visits for shots.

I found him to be too stoic, and expected him to at least warm up to my adorable little Schnauzer pup. My "momma bear" response meant I had to then drive over 2 hrs. round trip to go to the next closest vet.

But every vet since has done it right, lots of cuteness comments and kisses.

[Micah my love]

Welcome to YT just give that precious baby a extra hug and tell her she is special to you whether she is big or little

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

This reminded me of something I did years ago. I fired a vet because he did not comment on how cute my puppy was, after several visits for shots.

I found him to be too stoic, and expected him to at least warm up to my adorable little Schnauzer pup. My "momma bear" response meant I had to then drive over 2 hrs. round trip to go to the next closest vet.

But every vet since has done it right, lots of cuteness comments and kisses.

Our first vet wasn't warm and fuzzy either. Poor Max was such a good pup enduring vaccinations, Bordetella up the nose, and nail clipping . . . then the vet proceeded to do a Cesar Milan dominance move on him to demonstrate how I should train him to know who is boss. I'm glad Max was not permanently ruined for vet visits by this incident.

Our second vet, the receptionist hurt my feelings with a comment about Max's ears, but I ended up liking the doctor and techs so much that I ignored the receptionist.

Some people say and do dumb things.

[lovespandp]

I think it is sad we live in a society obsessed with public opinion about size. I don’t understand why people feel the need they HAVE to comment. I get the opposite on opinions, I get the “ My dog turds are bigger”, “ I see rats bigger than your dog”. “ My cat is bigger” blah blah blah!! It’s like you just called my dog a turd??? How is that something acceptable to say to someone?? It’s not and I will always come back with a sly remark.

Don’t let them get to you, those type of people are not worth the time.

[Rhetts_mama]

I think people make those comments because breeders have truly done a great job convincing the public that Yorkies should be itsy bitsy. most people have never seen a yorkie of a healthy weight, let alone one if the larger babies. Rhett is 14 pounds. My newest neighbors have a bigger boy who could be Rhett's twin. They were shocked when I met them and told them what an adorable yorkie they had. They weren't used to having anyone know what he was.

To be honest, if I hadn't lurked around YT for a year before I got Rhett, I might not have ever known, either.

[xoCourtney]

Originally Posted by amberfranklin

I can assume all the teapot mom's and dad's can relate. My perfect little Chloe is 5 months now and weighs 7 pounds. Every time I take her out, at least one person has to comment on her size. This is my first small dog, so of course she is tiny to us. She is healthy and perfect and we will love her no matter how big she gets, but it gets so frustrating having to explain that there is no such thing as a teacup yorkie and that Chloe is pretty average. My friends with yorkies have males which I find to be often smaller than females too. I guess I really feel like people are questioning if she is a "true yorkie", like I want to carry her papers in my pocket! This is more of a vent that anything, just irritated with stupid people! I wish people could just say how cute she is and stop pointing out her size! Thanks, I feel better now!

I wouldn't consider them to be "stupid" they just don't know. Most people do think Yorkies are small purse dogs and just need to be educated. I never knew of bigger Yorkies before coming here. Maybe we should all hand of yorkie talk fliers when we encounter ignorance lol

[OwnedByJezebel]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

I get the “ My dog turds are bigger”, “

My response would be "Yuck! Must be a chore to clean up after. What kind of food are you feeding him/her? Is it cheap and full of fillers? You could cut down on the amount of waste by feeding a high-quality food."

[Verbena]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Our first vet wasn't warm and fuzzy either. Poor Max was such a good pup enduring vaccinations, Bordetella up the nose, and nail clipping . . . then the vet proceeded to do a Cesar Milan dominance move on him to demonstrate how I should train him to know who is boss. I'm glad Max was not permanently ruined for vet visits by this incident.

Our second vet, the receptionist hurt my feelings with a comment about Max's ears, but I ended up liking the doctor and techs so much that I ignored the receptionist.

Some people say and do dumb things.

There is nothing wrong with Max's ears. . . . That big meanie.


I don't get it. Wouldnt you love to then turn around and make fun of her or her kid.

[cindersellie]

Wait a sec! I HAVE A PURSE DOG!!!!!!!



I have to explain the opposite. This is how my convo usually goes. "Yes, she's small, yes people call her size of yorkie teacups, but- She's not a teacup, she's the runt of her litter."

Yorkies are conversation starters. No matter where you go with them, someone will make some comment. I comment on them (a yorkie) when I see them, even without Cinders!

I try to get others to come to Yorkietalk whenever I see/ meet other yorkie members. Or if someone has an interest in purchasing a yorkie. I scribble down the site addy for them and hope they make it here. That's the best you can do when you want them to learn more about this wonderful breed.

[Verbena]

Originally Posted by Bentleysmom1985

I understand that you are frustrated, especially when they ask if he is "real". But 7lbs is really tiny! Weird ...

I would say no he isn't and walk away. . . . Or better yet I would say I hope so because then I got the tell my DH to stop pooping on the floor

[cindersellie]

Originally Posted by verbena

i would say no he isn't and walk away. . . . Or better yet i would say i hope so because then i got the tell my dh to stop pooping on the floor :d

:d lmao!

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Verbena

There is nothing wrong with Max's ears. . . . That big meanie.


I don't get it. Wouldnt you love to then turn around and make fun of her or her kid.

Thank you. We were filling out paperwork and she asked what kind of dog Max is. I told her Yorkshire Terrier. She said,"I didn't recognize him as a Yorkie because his ears are enormous." I wanted to cry because I had spent an hour grooming him and I had walked into the office a proud mom.

I felt much better when we walked into the back room for the scale and one of the male doctors said, "Ohhhh, look at the pretty Yorkie."