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07-10-2018, 04:34 PM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Clinton Township, NJ
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| Height ? Weight? I am two years new to yorkies so have much to learn. I checked the AKC standards and it says that yorkies should not exceed seven pounds, but it doesn’t mention height. Doesn’t height and length have anything to do with best weight. My two are definitely not show quality, but both have luxating patella (one already had surgery) and now Max just had PCCL surgery for stones in his urethera. Both conditions require that the dogs not be over weight. They are both overweight, 7 pounds 3 ounces and 7 pounds 10 ounces. I saw the chart that shows body shapes, but I can feel both of their ribs and especially Max has a big rib cage, but tiny waist. I honestly don’t understand. Any help would be appreciated. Gew |
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07-10-2018, 05:37 PM | #2 |
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| Back when I was showing, my mentors always talked about Yorkies being "square" meaning length should more or less equal to height and the topline should be dead level. My Lacie is 9" tall at the shoulder blades and is 9" long from base of neck to base of tail. Her chest measurement (taken right behind her front legs) is just a tad over 12" and she weighs 6 lbs. one ounce. In the pic below she was about 16 months old and weighed around 5 1/2 lbs. The best weight is tricky - when you feel down the sides you should be able to feel ribs but they shouldn't be prominent. |
07-10-2018, 05:45 PM | #3 | |
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Yorkies come in all shapes and sizes. I had one who was a short little stubby girl weighing in at around 9 lbs. - you couldn't feel ribs, but she wasn't fat. She had a serious case of OCBD Obsessive Compulsive Ball Disorder and spent hours each day playing fetchie or trying to con someone into being her pitcher. She as a stout and sturdy girl. And then there was Butterbean who lived with my neighbor. On a good day he might weigh 3 lbs. and you could feel every rib in his body. Both were AKC registered, not show quality and both were very healthy and active. | |
07-10-2018, 06:15 PM | #4 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Just because the standard says not to exceed 7 pounds doesn’t mean that right for your yorkie. Like Callie’s ideal weight is 16 pounds, Joeys is 10, Penny’s is 12 and we won’t know Ollie’s yet but it’s guessed to be about 10 pounds. You vet should be able to help you with what is the best weight.
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07-11-2018, 01:32 AM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Clinton Township, NJ
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| Thanks. Very helpful. I take Max to the vet nutritionist today for his consult which is part of the PCCL he had last week to remove the calcium ovillite stone in his urethera. His regular vet said he is the correct weight. The surgeon who did his luxating patella said okay, but Dr. Burdick said he is overweight. Just want to avoid more stones and i’ve read 50% get them within 3 years. One of the causes is overweight. The pain. The worry, the recuperation restrictions and collar, not to mention $4300 really is not something I can do every three years. Gew |
07-11-2018, 04:58 AM | #6 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Kissimmee, FL
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| My yorkies, with the exception of Tyrone have all been firmly around the five pound mark. Tyrone is a parti, and he is tall, lean and muscular. He is around 8 pounds now, but you can feel all of his ribs, and his vet says that he is at the perfect weight for his frame. We free-feed, and (knock wood) have never had a weight problem with any of our dogs. They get kibble topped with boiled chicken breast for breakfast, then graze on kibble throughout the day. On their way across the house to bed at night, each of the yorkies pause at their food dishes just to "top things off" by grabbing a few mouthfuls!
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07-11-2018, 05:51 AM | #7 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Clinton Township, NJ
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| Wow! That is wonderful self control on the part of your dogs. Free feeding is impossible for several reasons for us. My three dogs all eat a different diet. The collie is very slender and although eleven, very thin and active as she has been her whole life. The two yorkies were eating the same food, but now Max has just had stones removed . We go to the vet nutritionist today. Audrey, is a two year old, tall and active. She is 7 pounds 10 ounces since the hawks have stopped the both yorkies from their travels around our acre fenced in yard she has gained a little. I hope I get some answers today. Yorkies remain a mystery to me. Thanks, all, for your help and patience. Gew |
07-11-2018, 06:10 AM | #8 | |
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__________________ Joy...Mommy to Tyrone and Gus r.i.p. beloved Ozzie and Tucker, and Beauregarde the poodle | |
07-11-2018, 10:48 AM | #9 |
YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Concord
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| Your vet can/should help you determine and maintain the best weight for your dogs' particular frames. Fabian, although a purebred, is very long with stubby legs. Definitely not a show dog, but a well-loved family pet. We walk and hike with him a lot so he's packed with muscle. At about 12" long, he's approx. 9.5 pounds and passes the "ribs" test. (Probably one of the largest "baby-faced" Yorkies out there...<g>) He won't be bred, but he'll get lots of kisses and hugs from us for the rest of his life. Last edited by mrssabes; 07-11-2018 at 10:50 AM. |
07-11-2018, 11:51 AM | #10 | |
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07-11-2018, 01:08 PM | #11 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Clinton Township, NJ
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| Hi, Just got back from the vet nutritionist, Good news is his incision from the PCCL is healing well. Now for the bad news. Max weighs 6.8 and needs to get down to 5.5-5.9. She computed the amount of food he should get plus added a prescription. All food must be measured on a kitchen scale. She rated his musculature as good. The really bad news is that 50% of yorkies who have stones removed will get them back within two years. That is calcium oxilate stones. Every firstmorning, mid day and after eating at night, keeping a log,we must measure the specific gravity using a refractometer. It must be > 1.020. Additionally, he was given a prescription for potassium citrate. What a thought! We can look forward to the possibility of this every few years. Thanks for your good wishes. Gew |
07-11-2018, 02:03 PM | #12 |
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07-11-2018, 02:23 PM | #14 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Clinton Township, NJ
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| Thanks. You’re right. My daughter-in-law and son work on medical research every day. Part of Rebecca’s doctoral included cancer research. Thanks. I guess I just feel overwhelmed with three tests a day of urine, weighing all food, now all three dogs on different foods. But shame on me....there are positive things I CAN do. Three weeks ago when I lost my beloved Jamison, there was nothing I could do to save him from the copper toxicity hepatitis. Okay, i’ll Buy a scale and refractometer. Gew |
07-11-2018, 03:06 PM | #15 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Kissimmee, FL
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| Sorry about the bad news portion of the visit. Our little ones can certainly challenge us when it comes to their health, but I am sure that after awhile the protocol will become routine, and easier to deal with. Best of luck!
__________________ Joy...Mommy to Tyrone and Gus r.i.p. beloved Ozzie and Tucker, and Beauregarde the poodle |
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