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08-29-2007, 08:28 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wilmington NC
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| Yorkies, varying sizes? I have seen discussions about the different colors of Yorkies and such. However, I have been unable to find anything about the varying sizes of Yorkies (doesn't mean it's not here). Most of the YT members seem to have tiny or small dogs. Charlie is much larger, almost the size of a cat. I know there are teacup Yorkies, right? How big can I expect Charlie to get? Could y'all help me with this? I am naive to all things Yorkie, but everyone has been so helpful and welcoming. Thanks for helping this YT newbie! (I posted this in another thread, but I guess it got lost.) |
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08-29-2007, 08:33 AM | #2 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California
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| There are so many sizes of yorkies, and we have all of them here. The yorkie standard says that they should weigh under 7 pounds. 4-7 pounds is average, I think, but we also have several babies here that weigh 2 pounds and a lot that weigh over standard, up to 15-20 pounds. We love all sizes equally here!
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08-29-2007, 08:35 AM | #3 |
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| I forgot to answer your question about how big your little Charlie will be. How old is he? Do you know how much he weighs now?
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08-29-2007, 08:43 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire
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| how old is Charlie? How much does he weigh now? I have 2 boys from the same liter and one is 8lbs and the other is 5lbs.
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08-29-2007, 10:11 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK
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| Yorkies come in all different sizes, shapes and coat types. I have 3 yorkies, 2 are within the standard and one is 12 pounds, its just more to love |
08-29-2007, 10:29 AM | #6 |
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| No, there is no such thing as a "teacup" Yorkie. That is just a term that gets thrown around...mostly by unethical breeders to try to bring in big $$$. Like someone mentioned, the standard for a Yorkie is up to 7 pounds. That does not mean that you won't find them bigger though. |
08-29-2007, 10:32 AM | #7 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California
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| So I did some investigating, and I found out that Charlie is 8 months old. Usually they slow down growing soon after that, so I don't think he'll get too much bigger. Some continue growing up to two years though, so you never know.
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08-29-2007, 05:59 PM | #8 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| The standard is written for that ideal dog, something that all breeders should be striving for. Not to exceed 7 pounds. However, just because a yorkie is larger or smaller doesn't make it any less a yorkie. You just wouldn't take an undersized or oversized yorkie into the show ring. Everytime I read one of these posts I wonder why one is so obsessed with the size of the yorkie and just not happy that their yorkie looks like a yorkie and is happy and healthy. Yes, they come in all sizes, shapes and colors.....however, they are a Toy Breed....nothing else not a Teacup, Miniture, Standard Size.....Just a Toy dog.
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08-29-2007, 06:01 PM | #9 |
Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia
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| There are bigger yorkies, Aubrey is 14 lbs!!!!! They are called "teapots" or "crocpots" depending on there size..lol. |
08-29-2007, 06:05 PM | #10 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| Now Teapots and Crockpots are terms I've only read on YT. The teacup...I've seen on several desreputable websites.
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08-29-2007, 06:17 PM | #11 |
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| I LOVE LOVE LOVE my "teapot" boy... Tootie is 16 1/2 lbs! he is a super pet and is always happy! I wouldnt change him for the world! d
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08-29-2007, 06:21 PM | #12 |
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| My yorkie is about 11lbs, but that doesn't make him any less of a yorkie...There are smaller yorkies and bigger yorkies, but like everyone mentioned, the standard calls for 7 lbs and under.
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08-29-2007, 06:37 PM | #13 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wilmington NC
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| I think I was misunderstood. I am simply curious about the Yorkie breed in general. It doesn't matter to me how big or small Charlie is. Just like I am a size 14, doesn't make me any less loveable because I'm not a size 4...just means there's more to love! |
08-29-2007, 06:45 PM | #14 | |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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Yorkies are very difficult breed to breed to obtain the standard. They are a difficult for judges to judge. The standard leaves so much room for interpretation.... If you haven't go to the YTCA.org website and read the standard. You can also purchase the illustrated standard from the site too.
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