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Sunnyd · 07-06-2005, 09:26 AM

I hope some of you breeders can help me. I'm getting a puppy at the end of this month and I've been to the breeders house just about every other week since the day after the puppies were born (they're 8 weeks old now). Anyway, there are two girls and I get my choice because they're keeping which ever one I don't pick. My question is this, the biggest female is almost 3 lbs. meaning she should be about 9 lbs full grown. However, they keep telling me she will slow down and that in the last breeding of these two dogs the biggest puppy ended up being the smallest adult. So, is it possible that this puppy will slow down and be around 6 lbs. That's the size I was hoping for. The other female is probably closer to 2 lbs right now but not as outgoing as her bigger sibling. I'm not sure which to pick. I also don't want to pay $1200 for a 9 lb yorkie. Any help would be appreciated.

Oh sorry this is so long.

Sunny

txshopper73 · 07-06-2005, 09:40 AM

No good breeder can guarantee size or color. Your best bet will be too look at the parents...but then again, you don't know about the grand parents or great grand parents. You can breed two smaller yorkies (male and female) and end up with a large one. It all depends on what is in their lines. This happened to a friend of mine. Parents were 4-5 lbs and her male is now 7 lbs. Not that that is big or anything, but she was looking for a smaller one.

Yorkies go through a growth spurt between 8-12 weeks. After than, they have a tendency to slow down. There is a chance that this yorkie may get up to 9 lbs but then again, it could just get to 6. It's a risk that you take.

CC's · 07-06-2005, 10:34 AM

If your sure you don't want a 9 pound Yorkie then I wouldn't chance it.
She may slow down but may not either.

Olivier · 07-06-2005, 10:57 AM

No breeders can guarantee for sure the size of a puppy . Gioia was 3 pounds at 12 weeks , actually she is 4 pounds . The breeder told me that she was supposed to be a 6 to 7 pounder .

cowboy_0215 · 07-06-2005, 12:44 PM

Cowboy was 1.6 lbs at 9wks and at 18 wks he was 2.8 lbs. when did your baby stop growing?

AngelMia · 07-06-2005, 01:03 PM

If I were you I wouldn't take the chance. You're spending alot of money to get something you really don't want. It's better to take your time searching and making sure you can get all the answers, check out there parents, if possible grandparents, and previous litters. there's always a chance your taking with yorkies when it comes to size. IF I wanted a small yorkie, for sure I would not purchase a pup weighing 3Lbs at 8 weeks old. Not always, but a rule of thumb is whatever they weigh at 12 weeks you would triple that and that would give you a better idea of what there weight would be . Now not always, Like I said your always taking a chance.

AngelMia · 07-06-2005, 01:15 PM

I adopted Kya at the age of 12 wks, she was weighing 1Lb 7 oz.
She will be 6 months old next week and she is weighing now 3Lbs 2onz
I would attach a photo of her ,but I don't know how to down size the photo file.
Does anyone know how to do this, can someone help me. PLEEEESE
Thanks

minniemn · 07-07-2005, 01:14 PM

I think you tripple the 8 week weight, but only double the 12 week weight (some say then add a pound then after you double the 12 week weight)

I am different than most here I guess, I would go for the pup that chose me, weight isn't a concern of mine, it is the health that matters most, and out of every dog that I have ever gotten, the dog has chosen me/us. This works best for us anyways.

Yorkies · 07-08-2005, 01:25 AM

a breeder has a 8 month teen puppy weighed 3.8 pounds what will be her adult size?

Olivier · 07-08-2005, 04:14 AM

The same size he is now

AngelMia · 07-08-2005, 04:59 AM

That's as big as she's going to get. after six months they slow down pretty much, she probably would gain mayby a couple of more onz's. She could get to weigh more of course if she gets chunky.

Stitches29 · 07-08-2005, 06:27 AM

Congratulations on your new baby. My Maggie put on a pound a month for her first four months. Now she is slowing down. Her vet is a specialist in Toy Breeds. He said that the tiny, tiny ones have a lot of health issues. So, if it was me, I would take the bigger one. I don't think you will be sorry in the end.

lovefor3yorkies · 07-08-2005, 08:25 AM

9 pounds is above stardard. Actually closer to a silkie. If you are looking for a yorkie, I wouldn't chance the jumbo shrimp. If you don't care about getting a yorkie, why not buy a silkie and save yourself MAJOR money. BUT if you want a yorkie even remotley close to standard, I wouldn't buy either pup. PERIOD. It sounds like they know they are producing above standard pups, AND they are still breeding. You could find a wonderful breeder if you have that type of price range to work with. I would find another litter to pursue. =) Good luck with your search. =)

SoCalyorkiLvr · 07-08-2005, 08:53 AM

Breeders usually know their lines and what pairings produce what size as well as the history behind the parents and whether or not there are any larger dogs in their background lineage. I would wait to choose until the puppies are a minimum of 12 weeks and 16 weeks even better if the breeder will let you wait that long.

It is true that birth size and young puppy size doesn't always mean they will continue to grow at that rate. The breeder will know if her puppies generally level off earlier than others or not. How well do you know the breeder and whether you ca trust that she is being honest is a question only you can evaluate.

joy606 · 07-14-2005, 05:43 AM

MY yorkie weighed 1.8 pounds at 6 weeks. I got him from a friend who only breeds her dog once a year. This was the third litter and my baby is the now biggest of any of the other pups in all the litters.(12 pounds) He did not follow any of the guidlines about weight. I really wanted a 5 or 6 pound yorkie, but I am so attached to this one that I don't care about his size. He is very healthy and robust. MY friend got a puppy that weighed 1.8 pounds at 6 weeks, he now weighs 4 pounds ( not from the same person). The parents of my yorkie weighed 6 pounds and 3 and 1/2 pounds. I just wanted to let you know that size is really a gamble but no matter what their size they steal your heart. I still love the tiny ones and would like to have one that is tiny and healthy. Someday maybe.

07-06-2005, 09:26 AM	#1
Sunnyd Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Linwood, KS Posts: 249	Another Size Question I hope some of you breeders can help me. I'm getting a puppy at the end of this month and I've been to the breeders house just about every other week since the day after the puppies were born (they're 8 weeks old now). Anyway, there are two girls and I get my choice because they're keeping which ever one I don't pick. My question is this, the biggest female is almost 3 lbs. meaning she should be about 9 lbs full grown. However, they keep telling me she will slow down and that in the last breeding of these two dogs the biggest puppy ended up being the smallest adult. So, is it possible that this puppy will slow down and be around 6 lbs. That's the size I was hoping for. The other female is probably closer to 2 lbs right now but not as outgoing as her bigger sibling. I'm not sure which to pick. I also don't want to pay $1200 for a 9 lb yorkie. Any help would be appreciated. Oh sorry this is so long. Sunny

07-06-2005, 09:40 AM	#2
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	No good breeder can guarantee size or color. Your best bet will be too look at the parents...but then again, you don't know about the grand parents or great grand parents. You can breed two smaller yorkies (male and female) and end up with a large one. It all depends on what is in their lines. This happened to a friend of mine. Parents were 4-5 lbs and her male is now 7 lbs. Not that that is big or anything, but she was looking for a smaller one. Yorkies go through a growth spurt between 8-12 weeks. After than, they have a tendency to slow down. There is a chance that this yorkie may get up to 9 lbs but then again, it could just get to 6. It's a risk that you take. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

07-08-2005, 01:25 AM	#9
Yorkies Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 25	weight a breeder has a 8 month teen puppy weighed 3.8 pounds what will be her adult size?

07-08-2005, 06:27 AM	#12
Stitches29 My Little Magwad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,739	Congratulations on your new baby. My Maggie put on a pound a month for her first four months. Now she is slowing down. Her vet is a specialist in Toy Breeds. He said that the tiny, tiny ones have a lot of health issues. So, if it was me, I would take the bigger one. I don't think you will be sorry in the end. __________________ "My Furkids" Maggie, Molly and Meme...

07-06-2005, 10:34 AM	#3
CC's YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 402	If your sure you don't want a 9 pound Yorkie then I wouldn't chance it. She may slow down but may not either.

07-06-2005, 10:57 AM	#4
Olivier Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,999	No breeders can guarantee for sure the size of a puppy . Gioia was 3 pounds at 12 weeks , actually she is 4 pounds . The breeder told me that she was supposed to be a 6 to 7 pounder .

07-06-2005, 12:44 PM	#5
cowboy_0215 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 103	Cowboy was 1.6 lbs at 9wks and at 18 wks he was 2.8 lbs. when did your baby stop growing?

07-06-2005, 01:03 PM	#6
AngelMia Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 255	If I were you I wouldn't take the chance. You're spending alot of money to get something you really don't want. It's better to take your time searching and making sure you can get all the answers, check out there parents, if possible grandparents, and previous litters. there's always a chance your taking with yorkies when it comes to size. IF I wanted a small yorkie, for sure I would not purchase a pup weighing 3Lbs at 8 weeks old. Not always, but a rule of thumb is whatever they weigh at 12 weeks you would triple that and that would give you a better idea of what there weight would be . Now not always, Like I said your always taking a chance.

07-06-2005, 01:15 PM	#7
AngelMia Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 255	I adopted Kya at the age of 12 wks, she was weighing 1Lb 7 oz. She will be 6 months old next week and she is weighing now 3Lbs 2onz I would attach a photo of her ,but I don't know how to down size the photo file. Does anyone know how to do this, can someone help me. PLEEEESE Thanks

07-07-2005, 01:14 PM	#8
minniemn YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 364	I think you tripple the 8 week weight, but only double the 12 week weight (some say then add a pound then after you double the 12 week weight) I am different than most here I guess, I would go for the pup that chose me, weight isn't a concern of mine, it is the health that matters most, and out of every dog that I have ever gotten, the dog has chosen me/us. This works best for us anyways.

07-08-2005, 04:14 AM	#10
Olivier Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,999	The same size he is now

07-08-2005, 04:59 AM	#11
AngelMia Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 255	That's as big as she's going to get. after six months they slow down pretty much, she probably would gain mayby a couple of more onz's. She could get to weigh more of course if she gets chunky.

07-08-2005, 08:25 AM	#13
lovefor3yorkies Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Graniteville, SC Posts: 206	9 pounds is above stardard. Actually closer to a silkie. If you are looking for a yorkie, I wouldn't chance the jumbo shrimp. If you don't care about getting a yorkie, why not buy a silkie and save yourself MAJOR money. BUT if you want a yorkie even remotley close to standard, I wouldn't buy either pup. PERIOD. It sounds like they know they are producing above standard pups, AND they are still breeding. You could find a wonderful breeder if you have that type of price range to work with. I would find another litter to pursue. =) Good luck with your search. =)

07-08-2005, 08:53 AM	#14
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Breeders usually know their lines and what pairings produce what size as well as the history behind the parents and whether or not there are any larger dogs in their background lineage. I would wait to choose until the puppies are a minimum of 12 weeks and 16 weeks even better if the breeder will let you wait that long. It is true that birth size and young puppy size doesn't always mean they will continue to grow at that rate. The breeder will know if her puppies generally level off earlier than others or not. How well do you know the breeder and whether you ca trust that she is being honest is a question only you can evaluate.

07-14-2005, 05:43 AM	#15
joy606 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 65	MY yorkie weighed 1.8 pounds at 6 weeks. I got him from a friend who only breeds her dog once a year. This was the third litter and my baby is the now biggest of any of the other pups in all the litters.(12 pounds) He did not follow any of the guidlines about weight. I really wanted a 5 or 6 pound yorkie, but I am so attached to this one that I don't care about his size. He is very healthy and robust. MY friend got a puppy that weighed 1.8 pounds at 6 weeks, he now weighs 4 pounds ( not from the same person). The parents of my yorkie weighed 6 pounds and 3 and 1/2 pounds. I just wanted to let you know that size is really a gamble but no matter what their size they steal your heart. I still love the tiny ones and would like to have one that is tiny and healthy. Someday maybe.