What is the ideal weight for a Yorkshire Terrier?

The ideal adult weight for a Yorkshire Terrier is 2–3.2 kg (4.4–7 lb). The right target for your individual Yorkie depends on their sex, frame size, and body condition — aim for a BCS of 4–5 on a 9-point scale rather than a specific number.

How can I tell if my Yorkie is overweight when they have so much hair?

Palpation is the key — run your hands firmly along the ribcage. Ribs should be easily felt with light pressure. Loss of a palpable waist and inability to feel ribs without pressing firmly indicate excess weight, regardless of how the dog looks visually under their coat.

My Yorkie weighs 4 kg — is that too much?

4 kg is above the recognized ideal weight range for the breed (2–3.2 kg) and likely indicates excess body fat or a dog that is atypically large for the breed. A veterinary assessment of body condition and weight management strategy is recommended.

Yorkshire Terrier Ideal Weight Guide | PetCalculator

The Yorkshire Terrier's ideal weight is 2–3.2 kg (4.4–7 lb). This guide explains what healthy looks like on this tiny breed, how to body-condition score a Yorkie, and how to spot overweight in a dog with a long silky coat.