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milomlo · 02-19-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Grannyb

Toto weighs 10 pounds. His ears don't stand up either. I think he is kind of lazy because he can hold his ears up when he wants to.

ROFL - OMG ours must be related. Cody does the same thing. If he wants them to stand up they will

chechinmipo · 02-20-2007, 12:53 AM

Well don't feel bad. Big yorkies are as loving and beautiful as small ones, and maybe not as fragile. It would be great if they where all with the standard (0-7 lbs) but the truth is many people out there unfortunately don't breed to standard and these babies grow bigger. Although even reputable long time breeders get overthrows every now and then. Anyway I just want to tell you its ok for a baby to out of the ordinary weight wise you grow to love him just as much. Mine is 10-11 different all the time and she is gorgeous in my eyes.

kodabear · 08-15-2009, 08:40 AM

My Yorkie is huge!

The breeder promised he would be 10lbs max full grown. He is now 9months and 14 pounds. Oh well, I love him just the same. I also see it as a blessing, as I have two children who play a little too rough sometimes.

Princes mom · 08-15-2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MikaTallulah

Cozy was 7.5 pounds at 4 months. She is currently 10.5-11 pounds, depends on the day and is 10 months old. She has not gained really any weight since she was 6 months old and went into heat. Giant yorkies are the best. She can fly onto the bed, sofa, and into the car without any problems. If she was smaller I do not think she would be able to. Also I have a +100 pound golden retriever (very gentle and submissive) and two maine coon cats (13 and 14 pounds each). So a tiny yorkie that being a yorkie to standard would not fit into my house hold well. She adores the two cats and plays chase and wrestles with them all day long. She will retrieve for hours with the golden.

I didn't want Prince to see your post because his feelings might get hurt...he is 5.5 pounds, which is within AKC standards. I personally think ALL yorkies are the best...and I know you do too. You are right that a bigger yorkie is better for your household, and you don't have to worry so much about your yorkie being fragile. Prince does not know he is a little guy. He is fearless!!

chachi · 08-15-2009, 09:06 AM

I have one that is 6 lbs and one that is 11 lbs. The 11 lbs one is also the perfect size for My Daughter to play with. My 6 lbs one is nervous around children. Your right the bigger ones are the perfect pets for households with kids

rebeccag · 08-15-2009, 09:25 AM

My 10lber just came running in the room licking his lips...I wonder what he just ate...lol! I guess it happens...he's still cute, just enormously so!

sugarmamma · 08-15-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rebeccag

My 10lber just came running in the room licking his lips...I wonder what he just ate...lol! I guess it happens...he's still cute, just enormously so!

If it was Sugar I know it wouldn't have been her KIBBLE

Seriously, how she even maintains 3# is a wonder to me - that girl would turn down CHICKEN if it wasn't hand fed to her

harleyyorkie · 08-17-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by wykkar1210

I'm so glad to hear from you all. I also get tired of hearing, "my, he's awfully BIG for a Yorkie, isn't he??" I wouldn't change one little thing about my giant baby with the floppy ears!

Here's my 16.2 lb Yorkie, Harley. Yeah, I hear it all the time, "are you sure he's a Yorkie" Yeah, I'm sure

rebeccag · 08-17-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sugarmamma

If it was Sugar I know it wouldn't have been her KIBBLE

Seriously, how she even maintains 3# is a wonder to me - that girl would turn down CHICKEN if it wasn't hand fed to her

Jonah's the opposite, will eat anything in range...I schooled my daughter on what the pups and bunnies can and can not have because they're different...my daughter's so good at it! If there is food on the table she'll pull the chairs out away from the table so Jonah can't climb up there (yep, he's gotten busted up there more than once, he's so naughty!)....My daughter is six....

...when in doubt, she always asks first!!! If she knows it's okay, she'll slip it to him...

maxiboy · 11-01-2009, 09:14 PM

my puppyboy is 11 months 14 pounds and his poor ears never had a shot against gravity

RamsesMom · 11-02-2009, 07:36 AM

I think I'm going to have a teapot too! Ramses is just over three months and already 2kg....about 5 lbs! He's priceless though, wouldn't change a thing!

Breezeaway · 11-02-2009, 07:51 AM

I have 20 lb. big boy, of course hes overweight Hes almost 12 yrs old now and was always big. Once we had him neutered he really gained weight. We love him though hes our Taddy Poo. Heres a couple of pics of him

misslissa · 11-02-2009, 08:32 AM

everybody is so lucky when i got gatsby i was promised a 4pound puppy then the vet said i was looking at a 10 to 14 pound baby and i loved that idea better but the breeder wins hes 5 1/2 pounds and almost a year the last vet visit she said oh well i guess i was wrong my next yorkie i hope will be at least 7 pounds

Dara311 · 11-02-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunkaroo

Is it normal for a Yorshire Terrier to be over 8 lbs? My Yorkie is only 7 months and I think he's like 9 pounds now. Is that normal?

Fiona is 20 months old, and shes 12.4 lbs! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!

tryingcake · 11-02-2009, 10:23 AM

I purposely looked for a breeder with larger Yorkies - they are much more fun to play with (in my mind) - very big dog like - without the Big Dog.

08-15-2009, 08:40 AM	#33
kodabear YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: calgary, alberta, canada Posts: 4 Blog Entries: 1	giant yorkie My Yorkie is huge!The breeder promised he would be 10lbs max full grown. He is now 9months and 14 pounds. Oh well, I love him just the same. I also see it as a blessing, as I have two children who play a little too rough sometimes.

08-15-2009, 09:06 AM	#35
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I have one that is 6 lbs and one that is 11 lbs. The 11 lbs one is also the perfect size for My Daughter to play with. My 6 lbs one is nervous around children. Your right the bigger ones are the perfect pets for households with kids __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-15-2009, 09:25 AM	#36
rebeccag Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,183 Blog Entries: 2	My 10lber just came running in the room licking his lips...I wonder what he just ate...lol! I guess it happens...he's still cute, just enormously so! __________________ I'm hoping God helps me be the person my dogs think I am.... Rebecca , Jonah & Ksena

11-02-2009, 07:51 AM	#42
Breezeaway No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wildcat Country(KY) Posts: 2,114 Blog Entries: 26	I have 20 lb. big boy, of course hes overweight Hes almost 12 yrs old now and was always big. Once we had him neutered he really gained weight. We love him though hes our Taddy Poo. Heres a couple of pics of him Attached Thumbnails

11-02-2009, 08:32 AM	#43
misslissa YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: canton ohio us Posts: 1,574	everybody is so lucky when i got gatsby i was promised a 4pound puppy then the vet said i was looking at a 10 to 14 pound baby and i loved that idea better but the breeder wins hes 5 1/2 pounds and almost a year the last vet visit she said oh well i guess i was wrong my next yorkie i hope will be at least 7 pounds __________________ Don't say I love you unless you mean it, but if you do say it a lot. People forget.

02-20-2007, 12:53 AM	#32
chechinmipo No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 2,260	Well don't feel bad. Big yorkies are as loving and beautiful as small ones, and maybe not as fragile. It would be great if they where all with the standard (0-7 lbs) but the truth is many people out there unfortunately don't breed to standard and these babies grow bigger. Although even reputable long time breeders get overthrows every now and then. Anyway I just want to tell you its ok for a baby to out of the ordinary weight wise you grow to love him just as much. Mine is 10-11 different all the time and she is gorgeous in my eyes.

11-01-2009, 09:14 PM	#40
maxiboy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: canada Posts: 1	my puppyboy is 11 months 14 pounds and his poor ears never had a shot against gravity

11-02-2009, 07:36 AM	#41
RamsesMom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 13	I think I'm going to have a teapot too! Ramses is just over three months and already 2kg....about 5 lbs! He's priceless though, wouldn't change a thing!

11-02-2009, 10:23 AM	#45
tryingcake Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 61	I purposely looked for a breeder with larger Yorkies - they are much more fun to play with (in my mind) - very big dog like - without the Big Dog. __________________ How can your life change if you don't change?