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08-09-2006, 01:38 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: london
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| i saw some babies tonight I saw some yorkies tonight but I am scared they will be too big, the girl was slightly smaller than the 4 boys but the mum weighed more than jack. Does anyone know is it in their genes that if they are going to be big they will or is it dependant on how you feed them and watch their diets, as jack eats twice a day and eats nature diet and he weighs 5lbs I dont want to deprive them of food and jack eats well and he gets loads of treats but it must have been in his genes to be small also the girl had a pointed face where as the boys had rounder faces doe shtat mean anything. I think choosing a baby is soooooo difficult. Last edited by hypelondon; 08-09-2006 at 01:41 PM. |
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08-09-2006, 02:27 PM | #2 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: london
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| I am soooo desperate for a teacup and I no people will say there is no such thing but I have seen tiny tiny yorkies and I have my heart set on one, if anyone knows of anyone who has had a litter please get in touch. |
08-09-2006, 06:00 PM | #3 |
Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member | yeah i do believe it is genetic as far as size not only parents but grandparents as well i would suggest if you want a tiny one look for smaller parents but just becareful tinies are scary!
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08-09-2006, 07:27 PM | #4 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada
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| If you get a 'teacup' it will never be able to really play with Jack (I'm assuming this is your yorkie?) if he is 5lbs. My Oscar is 3.4lbs and Baby Ruth is 1.7lbs (still just a baby though, she still has some growing to do) and right now I have to watch the two of them like a hawk when they're together - not because they are vicious, but because playing can get rough. A 3lb dog doesn't sound big, and isn't big by any means, but that 1.5lbs size difference makes a world of difference. I can't wait until Ruthie is Oscar's size and I don't have to worry so much about them playing together; I won't have to leave one in an ex-pen with the other roaming freely when I step out during the day. If you're looking for a companion for your Jack, a teacup may not be the best way to go. I can appreciate your desire to have a tiny puppy - makes it seem like they are a puppy for life - but like Amberlv mentioned, there are a lot of health problems that can accompany this small size. Be sure to research your breeders and don't buy a puppy from any breeder where the female being bred is LESS THAN 5LBS. I believe it is completely genetics that determines the adult size of a puppy. A good, healthy diet obviously helps the puppy develop, but feeding more or less isn't going to change their bone structure and build type. Some dogs are just built differently - I've seen some 5lb dogs that are the same size as Oscar who is less than 4lbs. Feeding a dog more isn't going to make him grow bigger, it'll make him FAT - you can tell if a dog is overweight if you can't feel his ribs AT ALL under his skin. A dog is at a healthy weight for their size if you can just SLIGHTLY feel their ribs beneath their skin - if you can easily count every rib, the dog is underweight. It is difficult choosing a puppy - Use your instinct when choosing. Look at the sire and dam - that is a good indication of what the puppy will look like. Look at the temperament of the mommy - as far as I know, puppies tend to take after mom in this department. And look at the puppy's personallity - pick the one that you're most drawn to. As far as the pointed vs. round face - I'm not really sure what you mean by that. When I look at puppies I look for a tiny black nose, a short snout, sharp black eyes with no white showing, nicely shaped pointed ears (rather than the tulip shape). Good luck in finding your new baby - just be careful in looking for that 'teacup' - they're cute, but they can break your heart.
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08-09-2006, 07:27 PM | #5 |
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08-10-2006, 06:08 AM | #6 |
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| i agree be careful with the real tinies my parents had a teacup and its health was terrible and with larger yorkies about wanting to play with her she got hurt a few times i think it is best to go for a baby of a similiar size ti jack then they can run and play together without too much trouble, i do have pups here at the moment but they are small not teacup momma weighs approx 4lbs |
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08-12-2006, 11:40 PM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: london
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| dont worry we went to tamworth instead and brough home this little princess http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...878#post670878 |
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