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05-31-2006, 07:43 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bear Lake, MI
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| Need advise! Hi all! I'm new to YT, and after much debate decided to post this question. I want to clarify that I am not looking for an ultra tiny Yorkie... just one in the breed standard. I've had two others - my first was a whopping 20lbs and I loved every ounce of him! We still have our second and he is 9 1/2 lbs. Pepper is as cute as can be, has a wonderful personality! However, after having one "Giant Yorkie" and then another large one; this time I would really like one that fits the breed standard. Can you give me some advise? I have a deposit with a breeder who has a little girl ready on Monday. The breeder says she will be within the standard. She currently weighs 1 lb 14 oz at 8 weeks & 3 days. Her mother is 10 lbs (I know, she's big ) and father is 5 or 6. I love that little girl! She's a doll! But do ya'll think I'm gonna end up with another large one? I can hardly resist her. Does anyone have any like experience with a puppy of a rather small weight, but large parents? Am I just falling for another cute puppy that will be over the standard???? |
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05-31-2006, 07:50 AM | #2 |
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| Welcome! I don't know that is so hard to say,and momma is big... It is so hard to determine, ya never know.. Bailey's dad was 5 pounds his mom was 7,and he is 11.7 pounds... Good luck, in whatever you decide.
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05-31-2006, 07:51 AM | #3 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I would not buy a yorke from someone whose parents were over the standard if you want a standard yorke.
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05-31-2006, 07:57 AM | #4 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I also wanted to tell you that you can never really tell by the puppy weight what weight t is gong to be thats why the parent weight s important. I have one that was 1 lb at 8 weeks and he s 10 lbs now. I have another that was a tiny 12 ounces and she is 6 llbs now.
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05-31-2006, 07:58 AM | #5 |
My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City
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| I am by no means a breeding expert, but I would tend to agree with Chachi. My Chewy was only 1.6# at 12 or 13 weeks and he is just over 3.5# full grown. A nearly 2# yorkie at 8 weeks will be on the larger size of standard and not the tiny you may be looking for. I am gonna pm you with some info. |
05-31-2006, 07:58 AM | #6 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bear Lake, MI
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See, I think our Pepper is a doll!! But evey time we go out with him - EVERY TIME - someone says (with their lip curled up a bit) "Is that a Yorkie? It's the biggest one I've ever seen!" Before we lost Tobey (the 20 lber) I used to say well then you should see my other one at home! Ha! But anyway - I'm just really hoping for some feedback/ discusion to help me make a right decision this time. Thanks for yours! | |
05-31-2006, 08:04 AM | #7 |
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| Welcome to YT! I'm not a Breeder, but if you want a Standard Yorkie, both parents should be standard. You might want to look into the parents pedigree. Most Breeders have the paper's of their Yorkies, it will show you the family history. Yorkies come in all sizes, but they all have hearts of gold. Best of luck to you.
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05-31-2006, 08:18 AM | #8 | |
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05-31-2006, 08:29 AM | #9 | |
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05-31-2006, 08:33 AM | #10 | |
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I'm not sure that it matters. I have 2 yorkies Mollie is 2 years old and around 6 - 6 1/2 lbs and Wyatt who is her baby is 10 lbs at 10 months but, he is looks just like his dad and is all muscle and stocky. When he is wet he doesn't look any bigger than Mollie. His father was about the same size as Mollie give or take a few ozs. and Wyatt was the runt of the litter. I haven't seen the other two since I sold them I would absolutely love to see them to see how big they are.
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05-31-2006, 08:38 AM | #11 |
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| This puppy could stay within the range barely. At almost 2 pounds at 8 weeks you are definitely taking a risk with this one. I would look for one that is healthy and fat and no more than 1 1/2 pounds at 9 weeks. |
05-31-2006, 08:54 AM | #12 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bear Lake, MI
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| This is helping tons. I just lost my Tobey two weeks ago. I need another one so bad! Maybe I just need to wait... |
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