looking for breeders of 12 to 15 pound Yorkies

[treeman478]

Folks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,can anyone provide me with a list of breeders in the usa who breed 12 to 15 pound yorkies?....I do not want teacups and minatures,,,,,,,,want to buy the Yorkshire Terrier of old, the real size animal

appreciate your input back to me and thanks

[Lovetodream88]

Its will be very hard to almost impossible to to find a reputable breeder who does this because they breed to better the breed and in order to do that they breed yorkies that are the perfect example of the breed meaning they follow the standard. I wish we could have two classes of yorkies kinda like some other breeds because I have a 17 pounder and I absolutely love the bigger yorkies

[ColesMommy01]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Its will be very hard to almost impossible to to find a reputable breeder who does this because they breed to better the breed and in order to do that they breed yorkies that are the perfect example of the breed meaning they follow the standard. I wish we could have two classes of yorkies kinda like some other breeds because I have a 17 pounder and I absolutely love the bigger yorkies

Are you interested in an adult or a puppy? Reason being is that with adult yorkies you'll pretty much know how big they'll be (unless they have a growth spurt but I doubt you'd mind ). But with a puppy a breeder can't really guarantee size...they can give an estimate but it's just that an estimate. I would start by contacting reputable breeders in your area they may have a larger pup they held back or know someone who does. Good luck in your search!!!

[Lorraine]

Even with the best planned breeding and best pedigree once in awhile a breeder will get a surprise of a very oversize. That can happen in any purebred dog and they are sold for pet only. Check around someone may have something.
An example of what to look for, at 12 weeks if a pup is 4 lbs you know it is not going to be small more like 8 lbs full size if not more.

[SWHouston]

It may be a little hard to judge the Adult weight, but, I'd bet if you contacted some of your local breeders, that they would have or know of someone who had larger Dogs. Finding a larger Yorkie is not all that hard now a days.

[treeman478]

Originally Posted by ColesMommy01

Are you interested in an adult or a puppy? Reason being is that with adult yorkies you'll pretty much know how big they'll be (unless they have a growth spurt but I doubt you'd mind ). But with a puppy a breeder can't really guarantee size...they can give an estimate but it's just that an estimate. I would start by contacting reputable breeders in your area they may have a larger pup they held back or know someone who does. Good luck in your search!!!

if the mom and dad are large, so will the pups be most often

[nanahas3]

I would follow Lorraines suggestion and buy the breeder first. Even the larger yorkies if not well bred can have horrible health issues. Welcome and good luck in your search.

[Britster]

I wish!! lol... I began looking into Silky Terriers, but know they are a different breed. More energy, more terrierness, IMO... but they also tend to be bigger and a bit more robust.

[ColesMommy01]

Originally Posted by treeman478

if the mom and dad are large, so will the pups be most often

Sometimes yes . I agree with Lorraine's comment.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by treeman478

if the mom and dad are large, so will the pups be most often

So NOT true! It is in the pedigree BEHIND the breeding pair. I have a female that weighs 7-8 lbs. She is my go-to girl for pulling size down from a larger male that I have....both these dogs weigh around 7-8 lbs, but they throw 4-5# babies. The puppies are all sold on spay neuter basis, because breeding any of these babies would eventually begin to throw large yorkies that bust the standard.....but from THIS breeding pair, both large yorkies, come some of the most adorable little, perfect sized, totally within the standard, offspring.

[Rhetts_mama]

Have you considered looking at a rescue? It's a sad thing, but I've seen many dogs larger sized pups placed in rescues and shelters because they no longer fit in someone's purse.

Good luck in your search, where ever you end up. The bigger the Yorkie, the more to love

(Proud owner of a 15 pound bundle of awesomeness)

[SophieKatesMom]

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

Have you considered looking at a rescue? It's a sad thing, but I've seen many dogs larger sized pups placed in rescues and shelters because they no longer fit in someone's purse.

Good luck in your search, where ever you end up. The bigger the Yorkie, the more to love

(Proud owner of a 15 pound bundle of awesomeness)

Agree 100% look for a rescue or a rehome of a fully mature dog. They make awesome family members.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by treeman478

Folks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,can anyone provide me with a list of breeders in the usa who breed 12 to 15 pound yorkies?....I do not want teacups and minatures,,,,,,,,want to buy the Yorkshire Terrier of old, the real size animal

appreciate your input back to me and thanks

Are you wanting to BREED these large specimens back into "common existance", or do you want a large Yorkie? I have a large Yorkie, but he is not registered, and he will be neutered so he wont be bred. I can appreciate people liking the larger Yorkies....I love them when I end up with one....I love to sell these larger Yorkies to families with children, as these dogs make GREAT pets for kids. Some people have said they love these larger Yorkies because they are an active family, hiking, biking, boating, camping, hunting....and they love the larger size as they do not feel like they are as "fragile" and can keep up better. I am thrilled these wonderful babies can find homes with loving families....they are wonderful Yorkies with the temperment, attitude, love, devotion, and loyality of our smaller sized Yorkies. But I think it is going to be very difficult to find a reputable breeder that will deliberately breed for these larger Yorkies, UNTIL there is a definate size variation established within the Yorkie breed, as in, for example, Beagles or Poodles, etc......

[treeman478]

not looking to breed...............want as a pet,,,,,,,,,,,a yorkie that is not tiny and fragile.....................when you are in europe, you consistently see robust size yorkies,,,,,,,,,,,that was the breed until us americans got the idea that it cute to put dogs in purses.................i want a dog that can rough and tumble...........can chase rabbits and mice,,,,,,,,,as they were originally bred to do---a dog i seek, not a "toy"

[ladyjane]

We often see them in rescue and there are many people who love them. I have a foster right now that is larger but I suspect he has perhaps some schnauzer in him. He is an awesome pup though.
Have you searched on Petfinder? You can search using your zip code...you might just find one in rescue.