10lb adult?

[Maizee Grace]

I've heard that smaller yorkies were supposed to have more health problems, but I have YET to see Maizee have any problems, so I don't know if it's just her, or if health problems don't really affect smaller dogs any differently. As for larger dogs, I wouldn't mind having a larger yorkie. They are all so much fun. My friend has two larger ones, an 11 lb and 15 lb and they are so adorable and full of energy. It just depends how much you are willing to spend on any dog. I guess just set your standards and don't cross them. Good luck to you if you can get one! They are a joy

[Bama Yorkie Mom]

big or little, I feel that a dog is just like anything else. They are worth any price for any size that a person is willing to pay and thats according to how bad one really wants it. Just like real estate. Ive seen prettier homes for less than some that arent so pretty. beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Its all according to who is buying, how bad they want it and how much their willing or can afford to pay. If it is standard and beautiful it dont mean a person can afford it or even wants it that bad when they can get one a little different and still pretty to them for a smaller price. I know I paid more for Kizzy because I didnt know then what i know now and was told she would be about 4 lbs. she is 10 lbs and I paid 200 less for maggie and she is barely over 4 lbs @6 months. Kizzy weighed 8 lbs @ 6 months. So you dont always get what you pay for. yet kizzy still only weighed barely 1 lb when i got her @ 6 weeks, maggie weighed 1 lb at 8 weeks old. so you can never tell what you're getting. but to me kizzy is now getting pretty again but she went thru some ugly stages to me. and now maggie is getting more into the stage of not being as pretty as she was. I think their like kids. so cute yet they get to some awkard stages and their not so cute. If you look back at some of yur kids old pictures, you'll even realize they werent as pretty as you thought they were at the time. LOL. sorry but its true.

[tassibo]

Originally Posted by SnowWa

It's funny that we want to discount the price of a Yorkie that is larger than 7 pounds -- but turn around and charge more for a little Yorkie that is smaller than 5 pounds........ what's wrong with this picture!


Carol Jean

[Jenniferfur]

I admit I initially wanted a small yorkie but the one I bought (from the pet store in the mall for $700, is that a good price?) the vet said will probably get to about 15lbs & I love the little guy soo much. I have never been this close to a pet. His name is MoJo & he is 6mths old.

[Monday]

In response to ARCHIE:
chachi said:
But is $1400 a high price for a Yorkie in your area or is that an average price?

Yep, $1400 is about average for a Yorkie in NY (especially on Long Island. I paid $1500 for Monday) and I have seen some selling for $2,000 ...
No, we were NOT interested in breeding. We were more selfish .. We just wanted a cute pet and thatz what we got .... Opted for the Yorkie breed b/c we live in an apartment and did not want a big dog that shed. (used to have a Husky)

Since Monday is a tad under 5 lb., you could say she cost ~~~$300/pound however, shez given me more joy than I can ever pay for ....
Her ears are floppy, so what? I keep her in a puppy cut ... everyone is baffled as to "what" kind of dog she is .... "the four legged kind" is my answer ... and when people ask me what car I drive, I say, "a blue one"!

[yorkieK9trainer]

If you're just getting this potentially 10 lbs Yorkie as a pet, get it!
I wish that this breeder didn't exist that was producing an out of the standard size, presumably on purpose, but they do occur. The Yorkshire Terrier of yesteryear was 10 lbs and then some! We've just come a long way in cultivating this breed into the small Yorkie of today. And I think it's safe to say that while the smaller the bone, the more increased incident of joint problems, I don't know that I'd attribute size neccessarily directly w/ other major health problems.

Again, if you're not wanting to breed or show, who cares if you have a "hefty" Yorkie, you're going to provide him w/ a fabulous home and hopefully post photos up on here of him when he comes home! Show him off! Of course, as w/ any breeder-those within the standard and those outside of it-be sure you get a good health guarantee on your puppy and that the parents have passed all of their health screenings prior to purchase!

[artie merlino]

It's too bad that "Size" or weight is such an issue......I love a true well bred Yorkie, all Yorkies not just based on their weight. It's soo sad to hear that no one mentions any other concerns that are too common: Good Health, Pedigree, Large ears or ears that are Floppy(not erect), nose too long, long legs, long backs/crooked topline, bad bites, coat texture and quality, Coloration etc.
NO OFFENSE to anyone but "Size isn't everything" , I am amazed at how a Yorkie is measured.......this may not sound right but when I buy meat, I pay by the pound and quality of the cut, so I guess the current pricing for Yorkies is backwards? Thank Goodness for HONEST Breeder's, Good Luck on your decision!

[yorkieK9trainer]

"It's too bad that "Size" or weight is such an issue......I love a true well bred Yorkie"

You said it. And a well bred Yorkie would closer adhere to the standard. Even the best matched mates can sometimes produce off sizes, but this doesn't occur often and a good breeder would be wise to be careful of pairing those two again in the future, or holding onto it longer until they can spay/neuter the dog themselves rather than relying on the clientelle to do it.

And w/ that said:

[Gingergirlsmom]

I've had both miniature and standard schnauzers...no one EVER questioned their size.

It seems that so many people like the larger yorkie (btw, my 12 lbr is a lot smaller than my last schnauzer), that maybe its time AKC looks into establishing another category of yorkie.

Then perhaps all the bickering would stop

[chachi]

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

I've had both miniature and standard schnauzers...no one EVER questioned there size.

It seems that so many people like the larger yorkie (btw, my 12 lbr is a lot smaller than my last schnauzer), that maybe its time AKC looks into establishing another category of yorkie.

Then perhaps all the bickering would stop

I think that would be a fair think to do because I think larger yorkies should fit in somewhere. Or the standard needs t be increased

[Bruce's_Mom]

I did not mean to be snappy with everyone in my previous post, it is just I had a very negative experience with someone the other day while Bruce and I were out shopping with a woman basically holding me verbally hostage for 20 minutes critisizing his size, and basically saying he was ugly and worthless because he is so big, so this is a sensitive subject with me.

I paid an average price for him, and he was worth ever penny in my opinion at least!!! I also just do not get why many people seem so sensitive about the issue of dogs who will never be bred, never attempt to compete in conformation, etc exactly adhering to the standard! They are pets, they are pure bred yorkies, and they are not going to be bred producing more dogs that are out of the standard! So that is what I see as snobbish other people critisizing others pets! I get particularly upset when this sort of criticism comes from those owning the adult yorkies barely pushing 2lbs, I gaurantee that those dogs would have about as much success in the ring as my 11lb Bruce.

Basically in sum, keep the judging in the show ring and to the breeders!

[yorkieK9trainer]

Bruce-
I don't think it's the individual dogs here that are being judged as you seem to think.
Rather, it's that there are breeders out there breeding "Yorkies" intentionally larger, or w/ disregard that they're doing so and then a never ending cycle happens of people getting a hold of these dogs that have that lovely Yorkie temperment, but carry very little beyond that in regards to the standard. That's all.
Trust me, I AM NOT picking on your large pup, or anyone else out there that has one. If they're available for sale and they fit your needs, purchase the little booger! It's just that I'd like to see those litters never produced intentionally, that's all. The odd size is going to happen from time to time. It's the nature of the beast, but to seek it out on purpose is what I have an issue w/. They aren't "well bred" Yorkies at that point, if your opinion of a "well bred" Yorkie is that which comes from a breeder that dilligently tried to adhere to the standard of today's purebred Yorkshire Terrier.

[Gingergirlsmom]

Originally Posted by Bruce's_Mom

I did not mean to be snappy with everyone in my previous post, it is just I had a very negative experience with someone the other day while Bruce and I were out shopping with a woman basically holding me verbally hostage for 20 minutes critisizing his size, and basically saying he was ugly and worthless because he is so big, so this is a sensitive subject with me.

I paid an average price for him, and he was worth ever penny in my opinion at least!!! I also just do not get why many people seem so sensitive about the issue of dogs who will never be bred, never attempt to compete in conformation, etc exactly adhering to the standard! They are pets, they are pure bred yorkies, and they are not going to be bred producing more dogs that are out of the standard! So that is what I see as snobbish other people critisizing others pets! I get particularly upset when this sort of criticism comes from those owning the adult yorkies barely pushing 2lbs, I gaurantee that those dogs would have about as much success in the ring as my 11lb Bruce.

Basically in sum, keep the judging in the show ring and to the breeders!

I, too, have tired of total strangers commenting negatively about Ginger's large size. Now, when someone asks me what kind of dog she is, I find myself saying, "she's a yorkie, and yes, she's big, and yes, she has floppy ears" because I'm tired of the criticism, I just cut them off.

To make matters worse, she has terrible allergies, and after trying everything else, I cut her hair really short to make the Aveeno baths easier to deal with. Now that we've found the right combo of diet and meds, I'm letting it grow again, but NOW I'm also getting rude comments about her hair.

Some guy at the Pet Valu actually approached us last week and started by asking if he could pet her. After getting all kinds of lovin' from my girl, he looks at me and says" please stop abusing her, you should never cut a yorkies hair"

ARGGGGGH

I think it's something about yorkies. I had a shihtzu who was 5-6 lbs soaking wet. The breed standard says, 9-16 lbs, and most that I've met are closer to the 16 lb range. Anyway, in 15 years no one EVER criticized me or her because she was too small. Or because I kept her hair short, come to think on it.

What is it with people and yorkies?

[yorkieK9trainer]

I think they should have a size difference for the breed. Because even the phenotype can vary some with our larger counterparts, just like our tinies that also don't fit in the current Yorkshire standard.
If they can do it w/ poodles; schnauzers; beagles; dachsunds and bull terriers, why not the Yorkshire Terrier?

[yorkiegirl2]

Prices range greatly in different areas.
Here is a 9 month old 9 lb'er ..
I have for sale for 650.00 and most in this area thinks that's high.

I love this girl but she just went out of standard.
And I'm trying to breed by the standards.
Her ears do not stand all the way up..my fault I should have taped them when she was younger.