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05-06-2013, 04:53 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2013 Location: Az
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| Question about weight? Have read and read about quality/health of Yorkies. I have a 7 pound older Yorkie and am looking to get another. I have spoken to several breeders, some good reputations.... many bad! Darn puppy mills !!!! Anyway, I would really like to know if a 3 - 3 1/2 pound (full grown) is a healthy dog and will be in the future; if well taken care of by the owner? There is a very good breeder and AKC show dog owner that had one very small Yorkie in a litter... she says is too small for her breeding/show purposes. I am really not sure what to think?? Would really like anyone's opinions and experiences. I have been looking for a small Yorkie, but that small just scares me with regards to health? Thank You all. |
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05-06-2013, 05:10 PM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Welcome to Yorkie Talk. It is possible for a very small Yorkie to be healthy if the dog is well bred.
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05-06-2013, 05:14 PM | #3 |
Pixie and Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT USA
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| There are a lot of healthy small yorkies. The question is if they were bred to be small or are naturally small.
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05-06-2013, 05:22 PM | #4 |
YT 2000 Club Member | I agree.....If they are healthy, you should not have any more issues than with a standard size yorkie. I have 3 yorkies....one is around 3 1/2 pounds and healthy. She is 10 months and will hopefully get to be around 4 lbs. I have had not hypoglycemic issues with her and only a mild intestinal infection. You do need to feed frequent meals with the smaller ones. I also have one that is 19 weeks and almost 2 lbs. For the first time today, she had a hypoglycemic episode! It is scary and the smaller they are the bigger the possibly of this happening. Some are fine but there is always a possibility with any size to have health issues!
__________________ Proud Mommy to Max, Teeka, Tatiana and forever in my heart Tameka! My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from my puppies eyes! |
05-06-2013, 05:24 PM | #5 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2013 Location: Az
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| Thank you.... from speaking with the breeder, this pup was un-expectedly small. The parents are small, but 4.5 - 5.5 # each. She breeds small, however not this small. She is basing the expected wt on the growth chart and her current growth and age now?? I hope to be meeting her this weekend and with conversations over the phone so far, she does sound true blue. Doesnt sound like the pup was expected or bred to be so small. She didnt say the word "runt", but that is what I am guessing. |
05-06-2013, 05:33 PM | #6 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alabama
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| The AKC says they should weigh between 4 and 7 pounds. If you want to look at what their breed standards are, go to Yorkshire Terrier Page. |
05-06-2013, 09:23 PM | #7 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Size can matter some but the breeder and the dogs she breeds is what really matters. Like does she do testing and has she ever had an illnesses pop up in her lines? Its also really hard to say for certain what size a pup will be they can make a good guess but sometimes the pups will surprise you and sprout up.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
05-06-2013, 09:25 PM | #8 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! | |
05-07-2013, 05:25 AM | #9 | |
LovingLifeWithAnimals Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pinson, AL
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I agree with these.
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05-07-2013, 05:28 AM | #10 |
LovingLifeWithAnimals Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pinson, AL
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| I also have a 4lb 11 month old. I've never had a issue with her at all. But I also don't know her history.... Please, be careful. Welcome to YT! These girls on here will give you great advice!
__________________ Ann & Milo, Buttons, Dooley, Mr. Bigglesworth, & Crimson The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. Proverbs 12:10 |
05-07-2013, 05:30 AM | #11 |
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05-07-2013, 06:23 AM | #12 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2013 Location: Az
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| Thank you Everyone for the Great info!! I think I will wait and pass on the 3-3 1/2 pound little baby I was thinking about getting. I am just too scared of illness with her :-( My current baby girl (7+ years) has had come congenital issues and has had several surgeries and has been on meds for many years. She is now going blind (prob from steroids) and I may have to put her down in the near future. It is breaking my heart.... I just cant take a chance on anything occuring with a new baby who might get sick or have some genetic issue. If any of you are breeders, I would like a little girl with the same coloring of my current baby. Here is what I am looking for: 4-5 pound female, light in color, more silver/blue and blonde in color then black... I saw the pic of "daisy" cant look back at her momma to get her name write now as I am typing this. However, my little girl looks very similar to daisy in color and in her eyes.... I have noticed that the eyes of yorkies are different and I am particular with eyes... hahaha hope that doesnt sound wierd. I am not in a real big hurry, but would like a pup before my little girl goes. I would appreciate it if anyone has any litters coming up with the characteristics I am looking for. Thanks again for all your good advice. |
05-07-2013, 06:49 AM | #13 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2013 Location: Az
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| Thank you Jeane.... Hey, I am in Az now. But I am From Montana! I am an MSU graduate and my whole family still lives there ! :-) |
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