Wow! This site is amazing! Honestly, this is probably the best forum I have ever encountered! Other forums, you might get one or two replies and have to wait a week to get them. It's like I'm in a room with 10,000 Yorkie affectionados all wanting to share their experience and advice! I love it!! You are all so genuine and helpful!

Periwinkle, he did throw up in the morning and now he has eaten quite a bit more food and seems to be feeling fine. I'll try the late night snack and see if that makes a difference for tomorrow.

Yorkiesmiles, good suggestion to check out the Health and Diet forum. I'm sure that just like not all humans like/tolerate the same foods, the same rings true for dogs.

I really am excited about this site! Thank you all so much! I'll post some pics soon.

Welcome to YT. You're in for a lifetime of love and fun with your yorkie.:D

:welcome4: You will love this site. Get ready to become addicted! The people I have come in contact with on this site are so friendly and extremely knowledgable. They have given us so many good tips! (Our Bella is almost 4 months). I love coming on here and seeing what everyone is talking about!

Don't foget to post pics. We love seeing Yorkie pictures!! :)

As the for ears, I know everyone has mentioned this, but during teething it is totally natural for ears to flop. Bella's change daily it seems! ;)

You will find all different sizes of Yorkies on here! All are totally adorable!!! I know I have never seen 1 that isn't super-cute!!

I'll be looking for pictures! Welcome! :)

Just also wanted to say hello and welcome! You know, you live in one of my favorite cities! Looking forward to getting to know you and your family and seeing more pictures of Sam. Sounds as if Sam has a wonderful, caring family and forever home. Glad you're here!

Hi & congrats,
I have only had my yorkie for 2 months so I can't give much advise, but he 2 is 4 months and 6 pounds. I also have a 76 pound boxer and my little yorkie terror beats up on him ( he seems to think that my boxers big saggy lips chew toys). Anyway, I also have three children my youngest is 2 & oldest is 7 and I think it is great having a little (although big for the breed) yorkie. My Yorkie is AKC registered and is almost bigger than his parents. About the ears, my breeder sent him home with infant formula and cottage cheese. I don't know if anyone else has used calcium rich foods for ears. His ears were floppy at 8 weeks but by 9 weeks they stood up without taping or trimming hair. Let my know how your puppy is growing, sounds like ours are a lot a like.

Alice

Welcome to Yt fellow Washingtonian :welcome4: I have a big boy too ! More to love ;) You going to love it here ! And ask away, you will get plenty help ! And CAUTION, this site is very adicting :D
As far as being sick, what food is he eating , what treats ? Keep in mind, everything is new to little guy if you only had him a couple of days, and got a clean bill of health from Vet. As far as his ears, just shave his little ears , invest in a little trimmer, like the Wahls Penut, a little spendy if its not on sale, he might be teething ! :D

And forgot to say : We looove pics :D

One thing I never considered when we brought Gizmo home was the water. My vet told me to transition him slowly to city water. We started off with bottled and added a little more tap water every day until he was on total tap water.

The vet told us this could cause some stomach upset. Just FYI.

Welcome to YorkieTalk! :D

New Pup
 

Welcome to YT. The standard for the Yorkshire Terrier is 5 to 7 lbs. You can find Yorkies in all sizes, very very small (never a good idea), to quite large. If your pup is a pet, the size doesn't really matter. For show, he would be too large. He's also too large for breeding. It sounds like your pup is going to be the size of a Silky Terrier.
As to the vomiting, your baby may be over eating. Be careful not to feed too many treats. If he is eating his regular food and everyone in the family is feeding him treats, his tummy may be too full.
As for the ears, the top third of each ear should be shaved. Taking the weight of the hair off may help the ears to stand. Sometimes it just takes time for the ears to stand, and other times they remain floppy. Take him to a good groomer and they can shave the ears if you are unfamiliar with grooming.
I highly recommend this website: yorkiepassion.com
There are many links there that have lots of information on Yorkies. Enjoy your baby. I have had Yorkies for years, and I get so much pleasure from our two babies, that I just love them to death. :animal-pa

Welcome to YT!

I do not know what food are you feeding him, Be sure is a good quality one, not those found in Vets or regular grocery stores. I would probably not rush into change it but after a while when he is really comfortable to his new home. I use Canidae
One thing I can not stress enough to new Yorkie owners is "Do not ever use a collar" Their neck is a very fragile area for them and can develop a Collapsing Trachea, which can not be reversed, and will cause difficulty in breathing and eventually death. The smaller the dog the more chances there is to develop it and it happens at any age. So being a little bigger than usual could be a good thing! just be sure that his weight is always in proportion with his size.
They sure are dogs with an attitude!!! they will guard you as if they were a Doberman!!! It seems that they have not idea how small they are!

Usually your Vet will tell you if the ears need to be taped. Mine didn't I just kept the tip of the ear (1/3) trimmed.

After 9 years i still have lots of questions.. never feel ashamed to ask, everybody has had different experiences and you are always learning new things. This forum is a great experience!

Gladys

Welcome, and feel free to ask as many questions as you need to!

It does sound like you have a larger yorkie on your hands, but that often ends up being better with kids. They are more sturdy, have more energy, and can participate in more romping and fun! :D

Judging by your original criteria, it sounds like you made a GREAT choice going with the yorkie breed! :D

WELCOME! As everyone else has warned you, this place is very addicting...

My "baby" boy is a wonder 16 lbs and is a super boy! My baby girl is only 5.5 lbs. and I get very nervous around small children with her.

I love both of my babyies, size difference and all.... Have Fun!
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sounds like you have the most gorgeous TEAPOT (opposite to the Teacup!) on your hands! :p

A warm welcome to YT! :)