Did I make the right choice? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

EmrldShdwQueen · 11-07-2007, 12:53 AM

As I've mentioned in other threads...my little boy Ryder is 7 weeks old...and in another month and a half or so he'll be coming home. Last week I went to pick him out from his litter of 5 brothers. They were all so precious...but I chose the one who happened to be the smallest (not on purpose). Well...this week he only grew about an ounce...and that puts him between 2 and 2.5 lbs as an adult. I worried and worried about it...and really did some thinking. I want to make the responsible decision and not get a "teeny tiny" pup just because I think he's the cutest. So...I called back the breeder (now a good friend) and got her to weigh them all again today. Anyways, to make a long story short, I ended up deciding to chose the BIGGEST brother (who is still only 18 ounces) instead of the smallest. Do you think I made the right decision? I would just worry about the little guy constantly...and he is going to be in the middle of 4 girls...all who will be bigger than him. It was a tough call...I still don't know if I did the right thing...

mizzwanned · 11-07-2007, 12:58 AM

I think it just depends on if he melts your heart when you see him. Maybe you should wait a little longer to decide cause sometimes their weight can change

sweetr72 · 11-07-2007, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by EmrldShdwQueen

As I've mentioned in other threads...my little boy Ryder is 7 weeks old...and in another month and a half or so he'll be coming home. Last week I went to pick him out from his litter of 5 brothers. They were all so precious...but I chose the one who happened to be the smallest (not on purpose). Well...this week he only grew about an ounce...and that puts him between 2 and 2.5 lbs as an adult. I worried and worried about it...and really did some thinking. I want to make the responsible decision and not get a "teeny tiny" pup just because I think he's the cutest. So...I called back the breeder (now a good friend) and got her to weigh them all again today. Anyways, to make a long story short, I ended up deciding to chose the BIGGEST brother (who is still only 18 ounces) instead of the smallest. Do you think I made the right decision? I would just worry about the little guy constantly...and he is going to be in the middle of 4 girls...all who will be bigger than him. It was a tough call...I still don't know if I did the right thing...

Wow even the biggest one is small lol...I think you did the right thing..if you dont want to have to worry about having a "tiny" then yes you did do the right thing..its so hard to tell at this young age how big they will end up being..some grow much bigger than you would have ever thought and some stay small...I guess only time will tell right?? What does your gut tell you??

Edited to ask: How much did Ryder weigh??

Dawn

hha · 11-07-2007, 05:05 AM

All except for my last puppy that was shipped to me, I always let my puppies pick me out..i didn't want one that was afraid of everything, didn't want one that was not paying attention to me, I always let them pick me out by coming over to me and loving on me..maybe that's what you should do, is let the one pick you out..

altigger74 · 11-07-2007, 05:43 AM

I think your decision was a very responsible one. Tiny babies are adorable but I would not want one either. It's not because I have two boys 12 and 6 (they are used to being around babies ) I just like the fact that my 5lbers are not as fragile, they jump everywhere, they have not been sick one bit (knock on wood) they play rough with eachother I just have less worries with a slightly bigger one.

So in my honest opinion, I think you made a very good decision. If you were home 24-7 and can keep a close eye on the baby then go for it.

sophia11 · 11-07-2007, 05:48 AM

SIZE DOES NOT MATTER!!!! its watever one you love. get the smallest one. it'll make you happy(not that the big one wont.) hey you could always get two!!!

littlewhip · 11-07-2007, 06:07 AM

First Congrats on getting a new baby

sometime the smallest end up being the biggest and the biggest end up being the smallest, Guess ya just never know, if the small one warmed your heart then thats your baby

bonmur · 11-07-2007, 06:22 AM

My ritzy was 19 oz at 8 weeks and he is now almost 4 lbs at almost 2 years so they both sound small but have also seen some hit a growth spurt and blow all statistics out of the water.
I think you can really tell by bone structure. I can almost always tell by looking at the facial features etc, which one will stay small. They have more petite features and are smaller boned. If you see one that has a heavy head with more heavy features they will usually be alrger. It is hard for me to explain but when you see it you will know. Ritzy was actually heavier than his littermates and ended up being the smallest by about 2 lbs.
Bonnie

Wylie's Mom · 11-07-2007, 07:06 AM

I have Marcel (2.13 lbs.) and Wylie (7.8 lbs.) - and you definitely have to be VERY careful, esp. the first 6-7 mths. after you get them home, with a tinier puppy. We never allowed them to be together in the house unless we were right there with them - bc Wylie could hurt Marcel easily (without intending to at all, of course).

Now that Marcel is 11 mths old, they can stay in areas alone (where there are NO "heights" involved), but we still keep watch if they are on the bed/couch etcetera.

I don't think you can make a wrong decision here. I think the question is whether or not you want to commit to the extra care/caution involved with a tiny. Either way, I'm THRILLED for you!

Patti · 11-07-2007, 07:48 AM

I would see if you could go back in a couple of weeks and then decide. I went to see Cali at 6 weeks and she was the tiniest of the litter of 3 but the only one available and I fell in love with her. When I went to get her at 9 weeks she was almost as big as her 2 littermates at 16 ounces. She is now 5 lbs. So it is hard to tell final size. Cali did have health issues though. Pixie I got at 13 months weighing 3 lbs and she has been a real live wire!!!

SANDYSAND · 11-07-2007, 07:54 AM

Go back and inter-act w/all of them again, There's got to be the one who melts your heart

Good Luck & Keep us posted

Sawyers mommy · 11-07-2007, 07:58 AM

It is so refreshing to hear someone that is being responsible about the size of a puppy, and not just looking for the tiniest one you can find. Yorkies are so cute at any size; but so many people only want them if they are so tiny ! It is a big responsibility to care for these little guys. That being said, I think you should get the puppy you fell in love with . The fact that you are so concerned with him being so small says that you would take very good care of him, instead of someone buying him just because they are looking for a trophy dog. Even though he is so small right now, he may surprize you when he starts to grow. He seems to be very big in your heart, even if he is tiny in your arms. Either way, you will have a very lucky puppy to have such a caring and thoughtful mommy.

BamaFan121s · 11-07-2007, 07:59 AM

Sounds like you picked out the one that you bonded with the most and were most drawn to. IMO, that IS the 'right thing.' As far as your concern about his adult size, that is a very justified concern. Extra care DOES have to be taken with them and you need to be aware and willing to deal with everything that comes with the Yorkies that are that small.

Personally, I would NEVER want one that small. We have a male (Kasey) who is 2 1/2 lbs...not intentionally, he should have been around 5. In any case, we love him and wouldn't trade him for the world, but the anxiety and nervousness that accompanies him is not exactly fun, KWIM?

MissLola · 11-07-2007, 08:13 AM

I guess your choice depends on the situation. If it was me making the choice, I would definitely choose the bigger one because I have a young daughter in the house and other dogs, so I would never bring a tiny one into this house. But your situation could be ideal for a very little one, as long as the other dogs aren't too rough with it. I guess you are the only judge of that. I think you made a good choice though, even if only for your peace of mind.

momof4CA · 11-07-2007, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Sawyers mommy

It is so refreshing to hear someone that is being responsible about the size of a puppy, and not just looking for the tiniest one you can find. Yorkies are so cute at any size; but so many people only want them if they are so tiny ! It is a big responsibility to care for these little guys. That being said, I think you should get the puppy you fell in love with . The fact that you are so concerned with him being so small says that you would take very good care of him, instead of someone buying him just because they are looking for a trophy dog. Even though he is so small right now, he may surprize you when he starts to grow. He seems to be very big in your heart, even if he is tiny in your arms. Either way, you will have a very lucky puppy to have such a caring and thoughtful mommy.

I so agree.

11-07-2007, 12:53 AM	#1
EmrldShdwQueen No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,987	Did I make the right choice? As I've mentioned in other threads...my little boy Ryder is 7 weeks old...and in another month and a half or so he'll be coming home. Last week I went to pick him out from his litter of 5 brothers. They were all so precious...but I chose the one who happened to be the smallest (not on purpose). Well...this week he only grew about an ounce...and that puts him between 2 and 2.5 lbs as an adult. I worried and worried about it...and really did some thinking. I want to make the responsible decision and not get a "teeny tiny" pup just because I think he's the cutest. So...I called back the breeder (now a good friend) and got her to weigh them all again today. Anyways, to make a long story short, I ended up deciding to chose the BIGGEST brother (who is still only 18 ounces) instead of the smallest. Do you think I made the right decision? I would just worry about the little guy constantly...and he is going to be in the middle of 4 girls...all who will be bigger than him. It was a tough call...I still don't know if I did the right thing...

11-07-2007, 12:58 AM	#2
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	I think it just depends on if he melts your heart when you see him. Maybe you should wait a little longer to decide cause sometimes their weight can change __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

11-07-2007, 05:43 AM	#5
altigger74 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,523	I think your decision was a very responsible one. Tiny babies are adorable but I would not want one either. It's not because I have two boys 12 and 6 (they are used to being around babies ) I just like the fact that my 5lbers are not as fragile, they jump everywhere, they have not been sick one bit (knock on wood) they play rough with eachother I just have less worries with a slightly bigger one. So in my honest opinion, I think you made a very good decision. If you were home 24-7 and can keep a close eye on the baby then go for it. __________________ Mommy of Cody,Gracie,Bella,2labs,1cat, 2 skinkids one Angel Baby Boy 8/8/09 I carried you under my heart for 20 weeks and will carry you in my heart forever

11-07-2007, 05:48 AM	#6
sophia11 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new york Posts: 75	SIZE DOES NOT MATTER!!!! its watever one you love. get the smallest one. it'll make you happy(not that the big one wont.) hey you could always get two!!! __________________ Sammi McDonough mommy of sophia sister of captain riley and dog-lover to all

11-07-2007, 06:07 AM	#7
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	First Congrats on getting a new baby sometime the smallest end up being the biggest and the biggest end up being the smallest, Guess ya just never know, if the small one warmed your heart then thats your baby __________________

11-07-2007, 05:05 AM	#4
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	All except for my last puppy that was shipped to me, I always let my puppies pick me out..i didn't want one that was afraid of everything, didn't want one that was not paying attention to me, I always let them pick me out by coming over to me and loving on me..maybe that's what you should do, is let the one pick you out..

11-07-2007, 06:22 AM	#8
bonmur YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UT Posts: 306	My ritzy was 19 oz at 8 weeks and he is now almost 4 lbs at almost 2 years so they both sound small but have also seen some hit a growth spurt and blow all statistics out of the water. I think you can really tell by bone structure. I can almost always tell by looking at the facial features etc, which one will stay small. They have more petite features and are smaller boned. If you see one that has a heavy head with more heavy features they will usually be alrger. It is hard for me to explain but when you see it you will know. Ritzy was actually heavier than his littermates and ended up being the smallest by about 2 lbs. Bonnie

11-07-2007, 07:06 AM	#9
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I have Marcel (2.13 lbs.) and Wylie (7.8 lbs.) - and you definitely have to be VERY careful, esp. the first 6-7 mths. after you get them home, with a tinier puppy. We never allowed them to be together in the house unless we were right there with them - bc Wylie could hurt Marcel easily (without intending to at all, of course). Now that Marcel is 11 mths old, they can stay in areas alone (where there are NO "heights" involved), but we still keep watch if they are on the bed/couch etcetera. I don't think you can make a wrong decision here. I think the question is whether or not you want to commit to the extra care/caution involved with a tiny. Either way, I'm THRILLED for you! __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

11-07-2007, 07:48 AM	#10
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I would see if you could go back in a couple of weeks and then decide. I went to see Cali at 6 weeks and she was the tiniest of the litter of 3 but the only one available and I fell in love with her. When I went to get her at 9 weeks she was almost as big as her 2 littermates at 16 ounces. She is now 5 lbs. So it is hard to tell final size. Cali did have health issues though. Pixie I got at 13 months weighing 3 lbs and she has been a real live wire!!! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

11-07-2007, 07:54 AM	#11
SANDYSAND Mommy Loves Koda & Kacy! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home of the NY Yankees Posts: 6,500	Go back and inter-act w/all of them again, There's got to be the one who melts your heart Good Luck & Keep us posted __________________ http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=3a2e8eedc3dc6290fbd72e&skin_id=1603&utm_s ource=otm&utm_medium=text_url Mommy Loves:Koda & Kacy. Smile Life is a GIFT First Lady of the SRC~ Koda Benji

11-07-2007, 07:58 AM	#12
Sawyers mommy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fla Posts: 624	It is so refreshing to hear someone that is being responsible about the size of a puppy, and not just looking for the tiniest one you can find. Yorkies are so cute at any size; but so many people only want them if they are so tiny ! It is a big responsibility to care for these little guys. That being said, I think you should get the puppy you fell in love with . The fact that you are so concerned with him being so small says that you would take very good care of him, instead of someone buying him just because they are looking for a trophy dog. Even though he is so small right now, he may surprize you when he starts to grow. He seems to be very big in your heart, even if he is tiny in your arms. Either way, you will have a very lucky puppy to have such a caring and thoughtful mommy. __________________ Sawyers Mommy: Proud member of the Spoiled rotten Club

11-07-2007, 07:59 AM	#13
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Sounds like you picked out the one that you bonded with the most and were most drawn to. IMO, that IS the 'right thing.' As far as your concern about his adult size, that is a very justified concern. Extra care DOES have to be taken with them and you need to be aware and willing to deal with everything that comes with the Yorkies that are that small. Personally, I would NEVER want one that small. We have a male (Kasey) who is 2 1/2 lbs...not intentionally, he should have been around 5. In any case, we love him and wouldn't trade him for the world, but the anxiety and nervousness that accompanies him is not exactly fun, KWIM?

11-07-2007, 08:13 AM	#14
MissLola Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 340	I guess your choice depends on the situation. If it was me making the choice, I would definitely choose the bigger one because I have a young daughter in the house and other dogs, so I would never bring a tiny one into this house. But your situation could be ideal for a very little one, as long as the other dogs aren't too rough with it. I guess you are the only judge of that. I think you made a good choice though, even if only for your peace of mind.