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07-02-2007, 03:59 PM | #1 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia
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| Why does it matter what size Susanah is? I took her to see my mother in law today and she wrinkled up her nose and said, "She's awfully BIG. Are you sure she pure yorkie?" She's 14 weeks old and weighs 3.2 pounds. Her breeder and I predicted she would most likely weigh at least 5 and probably 6 pounds when full grown. That is NOT big. That is right within breed standard. I don't understand why it matters anyway! She could weigh 200 pounds and I wouldn't love her any less. I understand that she is uneducated about yorkies (she truly is), its just the way she said it that has me angry - the way she wrinkled her nose and said it like there was something wrong with Susanah. She then went on and on about how she wasn't as pretty as Annie-Belle was. "She is just so dark and awkward looking!" First, I think she is every bit as beautiful as Annie-Belle. She is darker and a little bigger, but still just absolutely gorgeous! Even Annie-Belle went through an awkward phase at around 12 - 16 weeks old. I always referred to it as her pimply teenager period. I just needed to vent because I think its rude to down someone's baby that way. to her! ~Graleyne
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07-02-2007, 04:10 PM | #2 |
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| Graleyne -- what a GREAT post. A 5 or 6 lb. dog is small no matter which way you look at it. If you are happy, then that's all that matters. I'd love to see pics of your little darlin' Susanah. It's like when someone walks up to you and tells you that your skinkid is ugly, or fat, or too skinny, or too short, or too tall. Quite frankly, it is none of their business. |
07-02-2007, 04:16 PM | #3 |
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| I Used To Get This All The Time With My Last Yorkie - He Was About 12lb, But We Loved Him And He Was A True Yorkie. Now With Harvey People Say To Us Isnt He Small......... He Is 15 Months Old Now And Still Only Weighs 3.5lb. It Is Rude When Said In That Context You Described - I Agree With You.
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07-02-2007, 04:18 PM | #4 |
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| Speaking for myself...some of the most beautiful Yorkies I have ever seen were larger. It is hard IMO to have a good balanced look when they are smaller. JMO.
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07-02-2007, 04:18 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | It doesn't matter - you're right ....If that's her in your avatar she's a little DOLL I don't understand the obsession and rude comments over size with some people. I've never encountered it myself but have seen so many posts just like yours. People need to stop thinking they're such experts on this breed...most all people who act rude like that don't know enough about them to judge these gorgeous little dogs. But that's our culture - size does matter unfortunatly - and it's just a shame people have to be so mean about it. Your little 'awkward' baby (KIDDING !!) will grow up into a beautiful butterfly and don't let anyone tell you differently. Who couldn't love a yorkie puppies face at ANY Size ???
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07-02-2007, 04:20 PM | #6 |
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| I would like to see pictures too of both of them. Is Annie Belle your other yorkie? I hope you told your nosy mother in law just what you said to us. |
07-02-2007, 04:20 PM | #7 |
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| People are just rude, it would be so much better if we just always tried to encourage each other. |
07-02-2007, 04:21 PM | #8 |
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| except 5-6lb isn't big at all i love people who think they know everything about yorkies. susanah is my cats name too by the way
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07-02-2007, 04:26 PM | #9 |
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| Aw, that's not big. That is smaller than Lacy was at 14 weeks (she was like 3.2 at 12 weeks) and Lacy is 7lbs now, so I'm sure your yorkie will stay within the standard. I love all colors on yorkies, but the darker ones are my favorite (maybe I'm partial LOL). Lacy went through an awkward stage too. One lady told me she thought Lacy was part schnauzer because she had long hair...made me so mad! Anyway here are a couple pictures of her as she grew up: 1. Baby Lacy (11 weeks) 2. She's like 14 weeks here - I call this her awkward stage (look how HUGE her ears are!) 3. Lacy at 1 1/2 years 4. Lacy now at almost 3 years I would love to see a picture of your puppy. I'm sure she's adorable!
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07-02-2007, 04:31 PM | #10 | |
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07-02-2007, 04:35 PM | #11 |
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| your mother-in-law is rude beyond belief ... 14 weeks old and weighs 3.2 pounds. that is not big ... pay no attention ... your baby is adorable ....
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07-02-2007, 04:40 PM | #12 |
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| Yep, that is Susanah in my avatar. I'm giving her another day or two to settle in here at home then I'm breaking out the camera! Her ears are huge now too and still floppy, but she's teething like mad and I really need to shave them. I was careful not to let her see that I was angry. I smiled and explained to her about breed size standard. I'm fairly certain it fell on deaf ears. Annie-Belle was my first yorkie. She passed away in March. The attached pic is her.
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07-02-2007, 04:45 PM | #13 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| Most people aren't as educated as some YTers. So, just grin and bear it. What does it matter....you love your baby anyway and she's perfect for you.
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07-02-2007, 04:50 PM | #14 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia
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| I think Lacy is so pretty! She has such a beautiful face!
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07-02-2007, 04:50 PM | #15 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | Annie-Belle was precious !! I'm sorry for your loss. At least your mom in law didn't ask you if you got a silky - that's usually the other comment people seem to like to make ...like they even KNOW what the difference is. |
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