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09-02-2010, 06:26 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fairfield, Ohio, USA
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| Is he TOO big? I have looked at the growth charts online for yorkies and read alot about the breed and I'm beginning to get concerned about just how big my Bentley will get.. We got him a 13 weeks and he was 3lb3oz. He is now 5 and 1/2 months (he'll be 6 months sept 16) and he weighs 6lb8oz. We take him to a dog park alot and most of the adult yorkies weigh less than or barely more than him. I love Bentley no matter what but does anyone have any guesses how big he will get as an adult? I'm hoping he's just going through puppy growth spurts and will stop soon but I don't really want a 20lb yorkie either. All the growth charts stop way before his weight is even offered -- and I know a growth chart isn't a tell all I am just curious. Thanks in advance |
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09-02-2010, 06:30 PM | #2 |
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| He will never go up to 20 lbs . |
09-02-2010, 06:34 PM | #3 |
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| If I were to guess, I would say he will get around 10 pounds. That is still a VERY small dog... I really hope you will still love him regardless of his size
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09-02-2010, 06:44 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fairfield, Ohio, USA
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| please do not for a second think I won't love him if he's not small... I just ask because there is a girl who comes to the dog park with an 18 lb yorkie I've seen his papers and it completely baffles me of how he got that big. His legs are super long too so he's not just fat.I would keep Bentley if he was blind, deaf, small, big - he is a part of our family I am simply just asking if anybody had any guesses or similar experiences. |
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09-02-2010, 06:49 PM | #6 |
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| Also we've already gotten him a few football jerseys, sweatshirts, jackets, etc and don't want him to outgrow them too fast I figured it was sort of a wait and go game but thanks! |
09-02-2010, 06:53 PM | #7 |
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| Jackson is a healthy, sturdy, 15lb yorkie. I love and prefer his size for my lifestyle. You can never guess a weight really.. it's hard to say. Some pups can come from 4-5lb parents and still end up being 10lbs or more. For reference, Jackson was 6lbs at 12 weeks old. By 6 months old, he was 12lbs. He stayed at 12lbs until a little over a year old, when he weighed in at 16lbs. He now maintains at around 15lbs, and that is his ideal weight.
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09-02-2010, 06:59 PM | #8 | |
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09-02-2010, 07:02 PM | #9 |
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| It really depends on his ancestry as to when he will stop growing. All dogs are diffenent with growth patterns, but my guess is that he'll likely be in the 7 to 8 pound range grown. That's a little over standard but not quite teapot size. My own experience has been that I would expect to see only a little more growing by that age in my boys, with maybe a little more filling out as they get older.
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09-02-2010, 07:05 PM | #10 |
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| i would say between 8 and 9 lbs gown just being around dogs all day everyday thats my guess
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09-02-2010, 07:08 PM | #11 |
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| On the opposite end, my little Bazinga weights < 3lbs at 19wks. I was hoping he'd get to at least 6 lbs, but looks like he's gonna be between 4.5 and 5lbs if his growth stays consistent. I guess we all just have to say...ok this is what size he's gonna be...and adjust the things we do for them accordingly Like me...I got puppy insurance because I was concerned about broken bones...and I'm trying to get my husband to build some stairs so he can get off the sofa.... Hope this helps.
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09-02-2010, 07:12 PM | #12 |
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| I don't think he will get bigger than 9-10 pounds. Keoki is still so small and is 9 pounds right now ( but it's because he has been getting too many treats at his grandmas house and is now on a diet) his normal weight is 7.5 but I LOVE him sturdy - he suits my lifestyle and i like that he's tough and sturdy I would not worry- there is NO WAY your furbaby will be 20 pounds |
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09-02-2010, 08:40 PM | #15 |
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| He'll probably be around 7 lbs. My Boomer is 7 lbs and when he was 6 mos I thought he'd get huge, but my two stopped growing at around 6 mos. Don't worry, your little lap dog will still be a lap dog...
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