We got her when she was 2 1/2 months old. We were told by the breeder that she was a pure bred Yorkie. Her parents are both registered and we were given her papers as well. I ask because she is now 6 months and weighs about 8 pounds, which from what I've read, exceeds the adult weight of 7 pounds for a full grown yorkie.
2007-06-13 08:36:26 · 21 answers · asked by kalystolucy 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I actually am very carefull when it comes to how much she eats. She's fed twice a day so her day ration is devided into two portions. Treats are kept to the minimum and are used for training only. As for excercise, she gets plenty of it! Fetch, romps outdoors and walks through out the day.
2007-06-13 08:45:08 · update #1
She was spayed at three months, and yes- one pound is alot when you're talking about the size of a yorkie. It's not about wanting to have the perfect dog, it's about her breed and health. A pound over on a yorkie is like 20 on a larger dog. And more over, my concern is she's only six months at this point.
2007-06-13 09:42:50 · update #2
My Yorkie is 11 pounds, and I can still feel his ribs, if you can feel your dogs ribs she is not overweight. At first I was mad when my dog got that big, but know I am glad he can do so much more than a 5lbs dog. You will love this dog, who cares what the papers say, unless you plan on breeding her.
2007-06-20 05:22:55 · answer #1 · answered by It's me! 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Genetics could be off - a small difference like that (not due to overfeeding) could be simply a fault. This doesn't make her a bad dog, it just means she's too big to show and breed. Purebreds don't always adhere to the letter of the standard - that's why not all purebreds should be bred.
EDIT: I understand your concern. Your puppy is nearly fully grown, so I don't think you need to worry about having a freak of nature Yorkie. :) As long as she's active and healthy (also checked by the vet, just in case), she's fine no matter what. Way to be a caring dog mom! If you really want to, you can talk to the AKC to verify the papers. If you can find out if any of the lineage had bigger offspring, that could help. You could also talk to the breeder - if your dog is purebred, the breeder ought to know that there's something making bigger Yorkies.
2007-06-13 08:41:28 · answer #2 · answered by a gal and her dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some yorkies can get larger even with a healthy diet and exercise. I have a friend whose yorkie was about 8 or 9 pounds as well. It all depends on whether its parents and other relatives were larger or not. If your dog supposedly came from a line of tea cups then I would question the breeder.
2007-06-13 08:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by logan28 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure your puppy is purebred, don't worry about the size. I understand your concern though, and don't listen to those people that are being mean to you.
There are tons of yorkies that are over the standard, I know of some as large as 15 pounds that are not a pound overweight. I think you would really benefit from joining yorkietalk .com . It is seriously the most amazing site! Its a (free) fun forum where yorkie owners discuss their yorkies, ask questions, post pictures, etc. At yorkietalk.com, we have lots of members with yorkies over the standard weight. I'm sure you would love it there!!! We would love to have you, and get to know you and your lovely little yorkie!
2007-06-15 00:41:55 · answer #4 · answered by Wilbur's Mom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may be purebred, but that doesn't mean it is in standard (i.e. show quality). There is a natural variation in weight and you probably just got a big yorkie. You might also be overfeeding. Make sure you are only giving him the amount of food appropriate to his breed and growth stage. If the breeder gave you papers and the papers are AKC legit papers, I am sure you have a purebred. Beware of other than AKC papers as some organizations will give papers to any dog for a fee.
2007-06-13 08:42:21 · answer #5 · answered by New Dog Owner 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Yorkshire Terrier standard describes the "ideal" Yorkie. So many pet Yorkies go over or under size.
7 lbs. is the upper limit for an ideal show dog, not for a pet.
And just because the parents were registered does not mean they were under 7lbs.
Larger Yorkies are sturdier and easier to groom and sometimes easier to house break.
So forget the standard, since you aren't showing her. Spay her and love her.
2007-06-13 12:53:16 · answer #6 · answered by Whippet keeper 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off...there is no such thing as a teacup or toy yorkie...it agravates me that people don't know this by now. The reason she is bigger is not because you are overfeeding her like these other people think. Yorkies can weigh 15 pounds...it just depends, my yorkie weighs 4 pounds and eats likea little piglette. A lady I know also has a yorkie that weighs 8 pounds. You don't have to worry, there is nothing wrong with your baby. :)
2007-06-13 08:53:29 · answer #7 · answered by He's my world 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 7 lb rule is based on AKC standards. I assume the papers you received and filed were with AKC. I have seen yorkies, pure bred, weigh as much as 15 pounds.
2007-06-19 07:41:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could probably contact the American Kennel Club to have your papers verified and/or certified. But my guess is that you are over-feeding her. There are two types of dogs, the first is the kind that know how to regulate their eating. The second is the kind that will eat anything and everything that is put in front of it as quickly as it can. I have a beagle (34 pounds) and he only gets 3/4 of a cup of food in the morning and 3/4 of a cup in the evening. Otherwise, he would eat until he exploded.
2007-06-13 08:42:19 · answer #9 · answered by deerslyr_71 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the papers are from the AKC, then you have an overweight purebred! Ask your vet for information on a diet that will bring that pudgy little yapper, down to it's correct weight.
2007-06-13 08:39:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋