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JDS · 10-26-2010, 08:55 AM

I see lots of questions regarding weight. I'm curious about the length of your babies. What is considered average? I know the standard is for them to be square with the height & length to be equal. I haven't measured Lulu's height yet, but her length is 9 inches. Just wondering if that's long for yorkies of her age (6 months old). She only weighs 3.3 lbs with an 11in girth.

So, what is your babies length? Please include any other measurements you can as well.

JDS · 10-26-2010, 02:39 PM

Nobody wants to join in here?

misslissa · 10-26-2010, 02:48 PM

okay so Gatsby is 6 pounds
neck to butt 11 inches
floor to top of shoulder 10 1/2inches
chest 13 `1/2 inches

im not sure the exact places to measure to and from but if you post a diagram i will do it again if need be but this should be close

hearttx · 10-26-2010, 02:54 PM

I have 3 yorkies. My smallest one is about 5.5 lbs(maybe little more since spayed and treats!) and one tht is 6- 6.5 lbs. they are 2 and 3 years old and their length is approx 9 inches and that would be from shoulder blades or base of neck to start of tail. They wiggle so could be off by .25 inch.
The small one is 8 inches height and the next one is 9 inches in height.
My 3rd yorkie is off the charts at 15 lbs and who cares what this gorgeous boy length and height is.

I will say they seem to get their length by 6-7 months and start to fill out.

JDS · 10-26-2010, 03:05 PM

Thank you both for chiming in. I appreciate you taking the time to do so. It's fun to see how different our babies are! I finally measured Lulu's height & I got around 8 -8.5 inches. I couldn't get her to be still long enough to get an accurate measurement.

Is there a standard for the length like there is for weight (not to exceed 7 lbs)? I've never read anything stating it, just that the height & length should be appx. the same.

elemtchr99 · 10-26-2010, 03:17 PM

Sophie is right at 4 lbs. She is about 9 inches long and 8 1/2 inches tall.

Mardelin · 10-26-2010, 03:21 PM

Ok what is desired is a balanced dog, as long as it is high.

Measure from base of neck to base of tail, then from the top of the shoulder to the floor.

JDS · 10-26-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Ok what is desired is a balanced dog, as long as it is high.

Measure from base of neck to base of tail, then from the top of the shoulder to the floor.

So it really doesn't matter if it's 8*8 or 12*12 so long as the pup is balanced? Interesting. Not that it really matters to me what Lulu is...I love her no matter what her "measurements" are. And she does the same with me.

Mardelin · 10-26-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JDS

So it really doesn't matter if it's 8*8 or 12*12 so long as the pup is balanced? Interesting. Not that it really matters to me what Lulu is...I love her no matter what her "measurements" are. And she does the same with me.

Balance is what we strive for. Keeping in mind most breeders like their females a bit longer for whelping.

JDS · 10-26-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Balance is what we strive for. Keeping in mind most breeders like their females a bit longer for whelping.

See, I never knew that either. Man, I am learning so much today! Is this the reason that most show dogs are males? Or all they all males? I've never paid that close of attention.

Thank you, Mardelin for taking the time to post.

Mardelin · 10-26-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JDS

See, I never knew that either. Man, I am learning so much today! Is this the reason that most show dogs are males? Or all they all males? I've never paid that close of attention.

Thank you, Mardelin for taking the time to post.

No, it's because the breeding time for a female is so short. If you're going to Champion her you must do it by the she's 2. Cause once she's bred, the hair gets cut down and then she's only bred until the age of 5. At times skipping a Season for her health and welfare. So, you may only get 4 litters out of a girl if she's a good producer.

Boys you don't have to cut down to stud them.

AllDogBoots · 10-26-2010, 04:14 PM

Both of my boys are 9.5 pounds, 13" long and 9" in height. Whoa...

Interesting thread and great info, Mardelin. Thank you.

cally930 · 10-26-2010, 04:18 PM

I guess both mine are shorties. They are 9" long and 7" tall. One weighs 4.7 lbs and the puppy weighs 2.7 lbs. I'm guessing he'll catch up and weigh about the same.

Britster · 10-26-2010, 05:31 PM

Jackson is around 14" long from the base of his neck to the base of his tail.
He's 15lbs and has a 17.5" wide girth and I dunno how tall he is from the floor.

10-26-2010, 08:55 AM	#1
JDS YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: the good 'ol South Posts: 683	Just curious...length? I see lots of questions regarding weight. I'm curious about the length of your babies. What is considered average? I know the standard is for them to be square with the height & length to be equal. I haven't measured Lulu's height yet, but her length is 9 inches. Just wondering if that's long for yorkies of her age (6 months old). She only weighs 3.3 lbs with an 11in girth. So, what is your babies length? Please include any other measurements you can as well. __________________ Jenn & Lulu

10-26-2010, 02:39 PM	#2
JDS YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: the good 'ol South Posts: 683	Nobody wants to join in here? __________________ Jenn & Lulu

10-26-2010, 02:48 PM	#3
misslissa YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: canton ohio us Posts: 1,574	okay so Gatsby is 6 pounds neck to butt 11 inches floor to top of shoulder 10 1/2inches chest 13 `1/2 inches im not sure the exact places to measure to and from but if you post a diagram i will do it again if need be but this should be close __________________ Don't say I love you unless you mean it, but if you do say it a lot. People forget.

10-26-2010, 03:05 PM	#5
JDS YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: the good 'ol South Posts: 683	Thank you both for chiming in. I appreciate you taking the time to do so. It's fun to see how different our babies are! I finally measured Lulu's height & I got around 8 -8.5 inches. I couldn't get her to be still long enough to get an accurate measurement. Is there a standard for the length like there is for weight (not to exceed 7 lbs)? I've never read anything stating it, just that the height & length should be appx. the same. __________________ Jenn & Lulu

10-26-2010, 03:17 PM	#6
elemtchr99 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,261	Sophie is right at 4 lbs. She is about 9 inches long and 8 1/2 inches tall. __________________ Barbara & Sophie

10-26-2010, 02:54 PM	#4
hearttx Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Santa Anna, TX Posts: 148	I have 3 yorkies. My smallest one is about 5.5 lbs(maybe little more since spayed and treats!) and one tht is 6- 6.5 lbs. they are 2 and 3 years old and their length is approx 9 inches and that would be from shoulder blades or base of neck to start of tail. They wiggle so could be off by .25 inch. The small one is 8 inches height and the next one is 9 inches in height. My 3rd yorkie is off the charts at 15 lbs and who cares what this gorgeous boy length and height is. I will say they seem to get their length by 6-7 months and start to fill out.

10-26-2010, 03:21 PM	#7
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	Ok what is desired is a balanced dog, as long as it is high. Measure from base of neck to base of tail, then from the top of the shoulder to the floor. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

10-26-2010, 04:14 PM	#12
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Both of my boys are 9.5 pounds, 13" long and 9" in height. Whoa... Interesting thread and great info, Mardelin. Thank you. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com Last edited by AllDogBoots; 10-26-2010 at 04:17 PM.

10-26-2010, 04:18 PM	#13
cally930 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mt. Sinai, New York Posts: 910	I guess both mine are shorties. They are 9" long and 7" tall. One weighs 4.7 lbs and the puppy weighs 2.7 lbs. I'm guessing he'll catch up and weigh about the same. __________________ Cally Coco & Beckham

10-26-2010, 05:31 PM	#14
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Jackson is around 14" long from the base of his neck to the base of his tail. He's 15lbs and has a 17.5" wide girth and I dunno how tall he is from the floor. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier