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If you own a Yorkshire terrier and want to know how much they should weigh, or if you are unsure how to tell if your dog’s weight and build is healthy or a little too fat or lean, this article will share some guidance to help you out. Read on to learn more.

The average Yorkshire terrier weight range

The breed standard and breed guidance for the Yorkshire terrier states that dogs of the breed can weigh up to 7pounds, 3.2kilograms, and 4 to 7pounds is around the average for most dogs of the breed.

However, when you consider the fact that a 7pounds Yorkie will be almost twice the weight of a 4pounds Yorkie, even though the numbers in question are small, that is still a significant degree of variance.

An adult Yorkshire terrier should not weigh less than around 4lb, and those that weigh around 4lb are the very smallest dogs of the breed, including teacup Yorkies. Dogs that weigh under 4lb are apt to be more prone to feeling the cold and being rather more fragile in terms of their propensity to pick up minor ills and generally, not be very robust.

The right weight for your own Yorkshire terrier

Determining whether or not your Yorkshire terrier’s weight is appropriate for them given the range of variance in play can be a challenge, and every dog is different. There is no standard formula of weight to height ratio to work with, which means owners have to rely upon physical examination and how the dog looks to determine their appropriate weight – which can be very subjective!

Your dog should not be obviously overweight or padded with fat, but neither should they look too scrawny either, and their ribs and other bones should not be obvious when you look at them. However, when you run your hand lightly along your dog’s flanks, you should still be able to feel their ribs very subtly, without having to place a lot of pressure.

Weighing your dog

Even minor weight fluctuations in such a small breed can be quite acute in terms of how this affects the dog, so it is a good idea to weigh them every couple of months to look out for any changes. Dogs’ weights to fluctuate slightly throughout the year, which for a very large Yorkie might mean gaining and losing a pound or so over the year, but for a petite Yorkie, the difference may be measurable in ounces rather than pounds.

Food and exercise

Many Yorkshire terriers are fed the right amount of food for their size – but this can be hard to judge without measuring the food, as it is easy to pour a little too much food into the bowl when dealing with a very small dog. However, exercise and fitness are also integral parts of weight control and good health, and so you should ensure that your dog gets enough exercise and activity, and is not simply piling on the pounds due to a sedentary lifestyle.

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