How do i tell if my yorkie is mixed????? - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Lil V · 03-28-2006, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by daydeea

Looks like a Yorkie to me....I am in NYC and my Gidget's tail is not docked either. We got her from a breeder when she was very young and decided to keep her tail...We like it better this way...I think her tail is really adorable and makes her cuter!

I've read that docking the tail is better for hygiene, but, we have not had any problems with it all...

No me neither, especially as his tail is constantly "up". I dont know if this is normal either but his tail doesnt really go down! I tell myslef this is because he is always happy when i am around! lol.

Also, in reply to the other person....I dont think he will grow into his ears as he is 5 years old! lol. I love them anyway. There are pics of him, they are close to the top of the thread!

Thanks again for reading and replying!

yougetthesmiles · 03-28-2006, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

Hahahaha that is funny, Kloey had such big ears when she was a pup I thought she was goning to fly away LOL I called her dumbo a few times LOL But she grew into her ears, so no worries I'm sure she just has larger ears but she should grow into them. Can you post some pictures of her?

I seen the pics and she looks yorkie to me, but you said she is 5 yrs old, so she is done growing, so I guess your stuck with the big ears lol just more of her to love!

Lil V · 03-28-2006, 10:22 AM

yeah thats what i think too! i love his ears!!!

Passionfruition · 03-28-2006, 10:26 AM

My uncle Terry has a yorkie, 100% purebred but he's 12 pounds and has gigantic ears.They stand up and everything and look great but he's a big boy. Sweet as can be though and definitely all yorkie.

Mydogkelsey · 03-28-2006, 10:29 AM

Dont listen to everyone else..if you truely believe he's a yorkie..dont worry what others think/say he's adorable!

Lil V · 03-28-2006, 10:35 AM

aww thanks hun!

Yeah alfie is pretty big too, i always have to get him large toy dogs clothes!
he has put on weight since coming to live with us but i think is looks better, really cuddly!

whispersmom2 · 03-28-2006, 10:46 AM

Alfie is YOUR Yorkie no matter what our opinions might be. I think the fact that you took on a 5 year old dog of any breed is admirable and I thank you for it.
I would groom the coat and ears differently. I would trim that extra 1/2 inch of hair that is sticking off around the edges of the ears and makes them look larger. But, the big thing has already been mentioned--the cut on the face. Let the facial hair grow and it will make a world of difference in the look. I am only saying this IF you want to try something different. Remember, any cut will grow cause it is only hair and that makes it a temp. look..
Give Alfie smoochies from Rini's cuties

vainchick5 · 03-28-2006, 11:09 AM

Alfie is adorable..hehe..Coco has a crush on him. Coco had really big ears as a pup. I brought her to work one day and everyone was like she's awfully cute, but man, she is ALLL ears. I thought she looked cute with them anyway..hehe..just more to nibble on at night. But she grew into her ears and now they look tiny but I would have loved munching and kissing on those big ears. You can do that with Alfie, no doubt he will love it..hehe...he's a cutie pie.

Lil V · 03-28-2006, 11:15 AM

I think you may have to let Coco down gently on Alfies behalf, he seems to only go for very big dogs! heheheh! He loves massive dogs like alsations, my nan has a yorkie and Alfie is soooo not interested! lol

vainchick5 · 03-28-2006, 11:17 AM

Haha aww, I will let her 4lbs self down gently. Hey some like the big gals and thats ok...Coco is like the tall supermodel kind of yorkie. She's tall, leggie, with a flat belly and tiny features..loool...

bevpeter · 03-28-2006, 11:23 AM

I have the same concern, my puppy is gonna be 12 weeks old and when i go to the pet store and look at other yorkies they have so much hair and it's so long.. yet Rylie doesn't i can't even really put a bow in her hair because it's still to short... her hair isisn't growing very fast. She was really silky soft fur an the hair on the top of her head so goin lighter ( almost as if it would be white but thats just at the roots) Does my baby Rylie look like a full Yorkie? i was told she was.
I have added 4 different pictures... both her ears aren't standing up yet ( which i prefer them to be floppy).. but she has one ear now that is standing up the other still flops down.

What do you guys think?

mustangbee · 03-28-2006, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil V

Thanks to everyone that replied. I am now convinced that he is a yorkie!
Ok to answer a few questions......

No I do not care at all what breed he is, I love him and thats that but obvioulsy its good to know exacly what you have.

Alfie is 5 years old and I have had him for nearly 3 months, although it feels as though he has always been here. I did not get him as a pup obviously. I was looking for a papillion but someone my boyfriend knows said they had a dog that they could not keep cos of where hey lived. So i went to see him (he was called Robbie then!), i took him for a walk, i watched him with people and at the end of the day I said I would have him and i took him to the vets to get checked out. I know it may not be the "normal" way to get a dog, especially as it was not this breed we were after, but thats what happened and luckily it paid off and he is just fanatstic.

The tail docking..... I believe that it is illegal in the UK and it is not something that I personally, would want done to my dog as there is no need, in his life, for it to be done. Everyones an individual and I have nothing bad to say about it, just not for me.

Thanks again for all the answers!

Yep, he sure is cute!!!!!
I think he's all yorkie!

Oh yea, I love their tails!

Lil V · 03-28-2006, 11:28 AM

Well obviously i cant answer you cos i didnt even have a clue about my own! LOL. But i can say that she is soooo lovely!!!!

oh and with regards to COCO...yeah i think Alfie is def more of a fan of the larger laydee, maybe he thinks coco would be far too high maintenance! Bit like me really! lol

vainchick5 · 03-28-2006, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bevpeter

I have the same concern, my puppy is gonna be 12 weeks old and when i go to the pet store and look at other yorkies they have so much hair and it's so long.. yet Rylie doesn't i can't even really put a bow in her hair because it's still to short... her hair isisn't growing very fast. She was really silky soft fur an the hair on the top of her head so goin lighter ( almost as if it would be white but thats just at the roots) Does my baby Rylie look like a full Yorkie? i was told she was.
I have added 4 different pictures... both her ears aren't standing up yet ( which i prefer them to be floppy).. but she has one ear now that is standing up the other still flops down.

What do you guys think?

Rylie looks all yorkie to me..she sure is adorable..I like the last picture with the two rubber bands in her hair..that's really cute. You sure did find yourself a cutie pie, I just love her.

Mueyinter · 03-28-2006, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chewysmom

Pat is the final word on yorkie in my book!!! Your pup is adorable!

I second that notion! He's an adorable Yorkie!

03-28-2006, 10:26 AM	#34
Passionfruition Proud of my Sully! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: beautiful CHARLESTON, S.C. Posts: 5,454	My uncle Terry has a yorkie, 100% purebred but he's 12 pounds and has gigantic ears.They stand up and everything and look great but he's a big boy. Sweet as can be though and definitely all yorkie. __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - I love my Sully (the Wonderdog!)

03-28-2006, 10:29 AM	#35
Mydogkelsey YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 1,133	Dont listen to everyone else..if you truely believe he's a yorkie..dont worry what others think/say he's adorable! __________________ R.I.P. Amy girl 01/06/06

03-28-2006, 11:09 AM	#38
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	Alfie is adorable..hehe..Coco has a crush on him. Coco had really big ears as a pup. I brought her to work one day and everyone was like she's awfully cute, but man, she is ALLL ears. I thought she looked cute with them anyway..hehe..just more to nibble on at night. But she grew into her ears and now they look tiny but I would have loved munching and kissing on those big ears. You can do that with Alfie, no doubt he will love it..hehe...he's a cutie pie. __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

03-28-2006, 11:17 AM	#40
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	Haha aww, I will let her 4lbs self down gently. Hey some like the big gals and thats ok...Coco is like the tall supermodel kind of yorkie. She's tall, leggie, with a flat belly and tiny features..loool... __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

03-28-2006, 11:23 AM	#41
bevpeter Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Ont Posts: 117	I have the same concern, my puppy is gonna be 12 weeks old and when i go to the pet store and look at other yorkies they have so much hair and it's so long.. yet Rylie doesn't i can't even really put a bow in her hair because it's still to short... her hair isisn't growing very fast. She was really silky soft fur an the hair on the top of her head so goin lighter ( almost as if it would be white but thats just at the roots) Does my baby Rylie look like a full Yorkie? i was told she was. I have added 4 different pictures... both her ears aren't standing up yet ( which i prefer them to be floppy).. but she has one ear now that is standing up the other still flops down. What do you guys think? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Beverly & Rylie

03-28-2006, 10:22 AM	#33
Lil V Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: England-South Posts: 65	yeah thats what i think too! i love his ears!!!

03-28-2006, 10:35 AM	#36
Lil V Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: England-South Posts: 65	aww thanks hun! Yeah alfie is pretty big too, i always have to get him large toy dogs clothes! he has put on weight since coming to live with us but i think is looks better, really cuddly!

03-28-2006, 10:46 AM	#37
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	Alfie is YOUR Yorkie no matter what our opinions might be. I think the fact that you took on a 5 year old dog of any breed is admirable and I thank you for it. I would groom the coat and ears differently. I would trim that extra 1/2 inch of hair that is sticking off around the edges of the ears and makes them look larger. But, the big thing has already been mentioned--the cut on the face. Let the facial hair grow and it will make a world of difference in the look. I am only saying this IF you want to try something different. Remember, any cut will grow cause it is only hair and that makes it a temp. look.. Give Alfie smoochies from Rini's cuties

03-28-2006, 11:15 AM	#39
Lil V Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: England-South Posts: 65	I think you may have to let Coco down gently on Alfies behalf, he seems to only go for very big dogs! heheheh! He loves massive dogs like alsations, my nan has a yorkie and Alfie is soooo not interested! lol

03-28-2006, 11:28 AM	#43
Lil V Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: England-South Posts: 65	Well obviously i cant answer you cos i didnt even have a clue about my own! LOL. But i can say that she is soooo lovely!!!! oh and with regards to COCO...yeah i think Alfie is def more of a fan of the larger laydee, maybe he thinks coco would be far too high maintenance! Bit like me really! lol