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08-10-2005, 06:21 AM | #1 |
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| Can a Yorkie be 18 pounds? I just got a yorkie for my Mother-in-law...it has papers...I believe through CKC. Anyhow. When it was 13-14 weeks old, it was 6 and 1/2 pounds. Her vet said this yorkie could get to 18 pounds! Is this true? If so, she cannot handle the weight and is going to find a new home for it. In all of the sites I have visited, it looks like that is not possible except in the past in the 1800's. Help. thanks! Lauriea |
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08-10-2005, 06:22 AM | #2 |
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| it's possible!
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08-10-2005, 06:23 AM | #3 |
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| They can be 18 lbs. I've seen even larger. There are some big boys & girls here on YT. Just don't plan to show a Yorkie that large. I'm sure people have opinions about not breeding a Yorkie that large too. |
08-10-2005, 06:25 AM | #4 |
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| I am pretty sure a yorkie can get that large...Sammi tips the scales @ 13lbs and she is 20 months old
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08-10-2005, 06:31 AM | #5 |
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| I think it would be considered a Silky.
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08-10-2005, 06:32 AM | #6 |
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| They can get up to 18lbs....although I doubt that he/she will be that big but probably aroun 13-14lbs..I would think because they say double the weight at 12 weeks.
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08-10-2005, 06:45 AM | #7 | |
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p.s.~Rex was 6lbs at around 10-12 weeks..your baby will most likely end up at 10-13bs Last edited by Rex'z momma; 08-10-2005 at 06:48 AM. | |
08-10-2005, 06:47 AM | #8 | |
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08-10-2005, 06:48 AM | #9 | |
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It's sad to see a puppy given away just because it is not the right size. The weight it was at the time it was brought home would have given you some idea that it was not going to be a small yorkie. The shelters have seen many yorkies that weren't the right size. Muffin was about 12 lbs and I could hold her in one arm easily.
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08-10-2005, 06:52 AM | #10 |
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| oo i didnt see that she was going to give him away! poor baby. please try to get her to reconsinder. whats the problem with a little bigger like 10lbs?? they are still small enough for a carrier and big enough so they are more "sturdy" and harder to hurt themselves severly. pleasse please try to get her to reconsider. |
08-10-2005, 07:23 AM | #11 |
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| I really would hate for the puppy to have to go just because of its size. Several people on YT have larger yorkies, and they are just adorable. I bet if you asked them, they would tell you that the larger ones are sometimes better, because they don't have some of the problems that the smaller ones do. I am really at a loss for words.................when you get a pet, it should be a life time commitment.
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08-10-2005, 07:24 AM | #12 |
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| size I would guess around 12 to 14 pounds. Some breeders breed from larger stock and get oversized in the line. I do understand having a problem caring for a larger Yorkie if you are older. I have several elderly friends who do not have the strength to pick up a ten pound,let alone 18 pound dog of any breed. Having a 4 or 5 pounder makes it easier for them. Do the Yorkie a favor and find a home where he will be happy and size is not important. |
08-10-2005, 07:26 AM | #13 |
Esme's My Princess Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Miami
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| Although I am positive your yorkie is going to be on the larger side, I think vets always over estimate. You shouldn't get rid of him because of his size though!
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08-10-2005, 07:28 AM | #14 |
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| Now that I reread your post more carefully, I notice that the dog belongs to your mother in law who may not be able to handle a heavy dog... I guess it makes sense that a smaller yorkie would be better for her... I hope everything works out!
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08-10-2005, 07:30 AM | #15 | |
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On a personal note: I don't care if my dogs weigh 2 lbs or 800 lbs! They're my babies and there's NO way I'd ever get rid of them. They're stuck with me for life!
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