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MRiel · 03-04-2011, 11:44 PM

My Yorkie is just 6 months old. Is she full grown now or will she grow more?

babbsiam44 · 03-04-2011, 11:51 PM

I think about 9 months to a year to finish growing.

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MRiel · 03-05-2011, 12:00 AM

Thank you. I have her scheduled to be spayed next week, but she's so tiny, only weighs 2.7 pounds. I'm thinking that it might be better to wait a little longer and let her gain some body weight. I'm concerned about anesthesia and developing a collasped trachia from the surgery??? Waiting certainly can't hurt, I would think.

babbsiam44 · 03-05-2011, 12:06 AM

She is on the small side and way too little to breed. If she is not around males and you are able to keep a constant eye on her when she is in heat then I would not worry too much about spaying right now. Do you have males around her? Has she come into heat yet?

MRiel · 03-05-2011, 12:13 AM

She hasn't come into heat yet. We don't have any other pets and we keep a close eye on her. I've seen these Micro Tea Cups, which I think she may be considered. I got her from a breeder that specializes in very small Yorkies. I have a great vet and trust him very much. She had a bad reaction to her vaccination. I'm just concerned about the anesthesia while so tiny. She sure is a cutie! Other than the reaction to the vaccination she's really healthy, energetic, and cuddly!

babbsiam44 · 03-05-2011, 12:27 AM

Where are your pic's? Can't wait to see her. Here is a growth chart you might want to check out...
Yorkshire Terrier - Yorkie Puppy Growth/Weight Chart - watch us grow

I have two furbabies. My momma Elsa and her daughter Tia . What is your little girls name?

Micah my love · 03-05-2011, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MRiel

She hasn't come into heat yet. We don't have any other pets and we keep a close eye on her. I've seen these Micro Tea Cups, which I think she may be considered. I got her from a breeder that specializes in very small Yorkies. I have a great vet and trust him very much. She had a bad reaction to her vaccination. I'm just concerned about the anesthesia while so tiny. She sure is a cutie! Other than the reaction to the vaccination she's really healthy, energetic, and cuddly!

Sometimes these reactions are from being given to many vaccines at one time
to such a tiny one..I would wait until she is older and maybe grown a bit more before surgery

also she may have retained baby teeth that will need to be removed later and it can all be done at the same time

I would have blood work done before any surgeries

Yor-Key 2 Luv · 03-05-2011, 04:23 AM

It has been my experience they pretty much are done with structure when they cut their adult teeth. They fill out for the next year. I never, never do more than one shot at a time. All of my dogs are very small and very healthy. Arielle was spayed and had quite a few baby teeth pulled at 2 lbs and had no issues, but the Doctor specializes in small and exotic animals and he has proved to me he knows and is confident in what he is doing. He spays rats for crying out loud! Unbelievable! It is so important with the small ones to really know the doctor has experience with these tiny ones! If my memory serves me correct she was seven months old and had her adult teeth mostly in. I personally like to get them spayed before their first heat and baby teeth pulled before they compromise their bite. Hope this helps.

cally930 · 03-05-2011, 04:50 AM

I would wait a couple of more months. Only because of the teeth issue. Mine had to have quite a lot of teeth pulled at around 7 - 8 months old. You do not want to put them under anesthesia more than you have to. Just as the previous poster said - very, very important that you have blood work done before she gets put under.

concretegurl · 03-05-2011, 04:57 AM

"Micro mini teacups" and similar terms are usually considered such in referring to a dog being less than 2 lbs in my experience...I see you are in CA too...apparently they are rather popular here...unfortunately.

I got one of my dogs at what was estimated to be almost 5 months of age, he was less than 10 pounds and wasn't supposed to be over 12...by 10 months he was 17 lbs...he is now 21 fully grown at 2 years. I believe 9 months is the cut off for usually considering a dog fully grown (per my vet) but it depends on the breed too.

yorkieusa · 03-05-2011, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Micah my love

Sometimes these reactions are from being given to many vaccines at one time
to such a tiny one..I would wait until she is older and maybe grown a bit more before surgery

also she may have retained baby teeth that will need to be removed later and it can all be done at the same time

I would have blood work done before any surgeries

Do all three. Blood work is a necessity before surgery.

Gigi2010 · 03-05-2011, 05:30 AM

My Yorkie is 13 months and weighs the same as yours. She stopped growing about 8 to 9 months of age. We spayed her three months ago and the hardest part was leaving her overnight. Recovery was quick as long as the medication kicked in for her.
BUT, you will see her stitches grow out through the skin since they are so tiny and thin, but it will eventually come out.
dont let them lick their wounds....good luck

Darlene68 · 03-05-2011, 05:35 AM

Bailey stopped growing around 8 to 9 months, he just filled out more after that. I would wait a little to get her spayed and have her teeth removed at the same time. Good luck

Rhetts_mama · 03-05-2011, 06:01 AM

Mine hit a growth spurt between 9 months and a year. I've read some where (maybe even on YT) that it can take up to two years to reach full adult weight.

Lovetodream88 · 03-05-2011, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by babbsiam44

She is on the small side and way too little to breed. If she is not around males and you are able to keep a constant eye on her when she is in heat then I would not worry too much about spaying right now. Do you have males around her? Has she come into heat yet?

But one thing to keep in mind is the risk of certain cancers is higher if not spayed before the first heat.

03-04-2011, 11:44 PM	#1
MRiel YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mission Viejo, CA, USA Posts: 8	Is my Yorkie still going to grow? My Yorkie is just 6 months old. Is she full grown now or will she grow more?

03-05-2011, 04:23 AM	#8
Yor-Key 2 Luv Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 118 Blog Entries: 1	It has been my experience they pretty much are done with structure when they cut their adult teeth. They fill out for the next year. I never, never do more than one shot at a time. All of my dogs are very small and very healthy. Arielle was spayed and had quite a few baby teeth pulled at 2 lbs and had no issues, but the Doctor specializes in small and exotic animals and he has proved to me he knows and is confident in what he is doing. He spays rats for crying out loud! Unbelievable! It is so important with the small ones to really know the doctor has experience with these tiny ones! If my memory serves me correct she was seven months old and had her adult teeth mostly in. I personally like to get them spayed before their first heat and baby teeth pulled before they compromise their bite. Hope this helps. __________________ Arielle Sophia Tessie Anastasia Chantilly LaceAbigail Mad Maxx Missy Bou'ton Mol'le Last edited by Yor-Key 2 Luv; 03-05-2011 at 04:24 AM.

03-05-2011, 04:50 AM	#9
cally930 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mt. Sinai, New York Posts: 910	I would wait a couple of more months. Only because of the teeth issue. Mine had to have quite a lot of teeth pulled at around 7 - 8 months old. You do not want to put them under anesthesia more than you have to. Just as the previous poster said - very, very important that you have blood work done before she gets put under. __________________ Cally Coco & Beckham

03-05-2011, 04:57 AM	#10
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	"Micro mini teacups" and similar terms are usually considered such in referring to a dog being less than 2 lbs in my experience...I see you are in CA too...apparently they are rather popular here...unfortunately. I got one of my dogs at what was estimated to be almost 5 months of age, he was less than 10 pounds and wasn't supposed to be over 12...by 10 months he was 17 lbs...he is now 21 fully grown at 2 years. I believe 9 months is the cut off for usually considering a dog fully grown (per my vet) but it depends on the breed too. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now! Last edited by concretegurl; 03-05-2011 at 05:00 AM.

03-05-2011, 05:35 AM	#13
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	Bailey stopped growing around 8 to 9 months, he just filled out more after that. I would wait a little to get her spayed and have her teeth removed at the same time. Good luck __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

03-04-2011, 11:51 PM	#2
babbsiam44 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,132	I think about 9 months to a year to finish growing. Welcome to YT.

03-05-2011, 12:00 AM	#3
MRiel YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mission Viejo, CA, USA Posts: 8	Thank you. I have her scheduled to be spayed next week, but she's so tiny, only weighs 2.7 pounds. I'm thinking that it might be better to wait a little longer and let her gain some body weight. I'm concerned about anesthesia and developing a collasped trachia from the surgery??? Waiting certainly can't hurt, I would think.

03-05-2011, 12:06 AM	#4
babbsiam44 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,132	She is on the small side and way too little to breed. If she is not around males and you are able to keep a constant eye on her when she is in heat then I would not worry too much about spaying right now. Do you have males around her? Has she come into heat yet?

03-05-2011, 12:13 AM	#5
MRiel YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mission Viejo, CA, USA Posts: 8	She hasn't come into heat yet. We don't have any other pets and we keep a close eye on her. I've seen these Micro Tea Cups, which I think she may be considered. I got her from a breeder that specializes in very small Yorkies. I have a great vet and trust him very much. She had a bad reaction to her vaccination. I'm just concerned about the anesthesia while so tiny. She sure is a cutie! Other than the reaction to the vaccination she's really healthy, energetic, and cuddly!

03-05-2011, 12:27 AM	#6
babbsiam44 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,132	Where are your pic's? Can't wait to see her. Here is a growth chart you might want to check out... Yorkshire Terrier - Yorkie Puppy Growth/Weight Chart - watch us grow I have two furbabies. My momma Elsa and her daughter Tia . What is your little girls name?

03-05-2011, 05:30 AM	#12
Gigi2010 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 14 Blog Entries: 1	My Yorkie is 13 months and weighs the same as yours. She stopped growing about 8 to 9 months of age. We spayed her three months ago and the hardest part was leaving her overnight. Recovery was quick as long as the medication kicked in for her. BUT, you will see her stitches grow out through the skin since they are so tiny and thin, but it will eventually come out. dont let them lick their wounds....good luck

03-05-2011, 06:01 AM	#14
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	Mine hit a growth spurt between 9 months and a year. I've read some where (maybe even on YT) that it can take up to two years to reach full adult weight. __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny.