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05-09-2006, 10:40 AM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin, TX
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| My Friend Wants a 3 lb. full grown Yorkie Hi - now that I have my Yorkie, my friend wants one. But, she wants to be sure her puppy will grow to be no bigger than 3lbs. She's asking me for advice, and I'm no expert. Xena is only 17 weeks old. Can anybody tell me what she should look for or questions to ask the breeder. She doeesn't want to spend a lot of money and get a 10 lb. Yorkie full grown. Xena is 4 lbs. now at 16 weeks. Any help would be appreciated. Oh, we're in Texas, so she wants to buy the puppy in Austin or San Antonio or close by if you know of a reputable breeder that breeds the smaller Yorkies. |
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05-09-2006, 10:50 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | no one can guarantee a dogs full grown weight everyone can only guess unless you get an adult |
05-09-2006, 10:56 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 14K Club Member | I know a breeder here in town that currently has a male and female from her litter that are around 8 months old. Both yorkies are under 4 lbs and are pretty small. I don't know how much your friend wanted to spend but pm me if you're interested. This breeder is also a member of YT.
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05-09-2006, 11:08 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 68
| Hello, I have a 3lb. yorkie boy who is 7 months old. He hasn't grown at all in last 3 weeks so I'm pretty sure he's stopped but really can't be 100% sure. We wanted a small yorkie so we searched and searched until we found the right breeder. Our breeder said he was pretty sure Preston would be small because it was his parent's 3 litter and all other puppies had been in that range. However, you can't be 100% sure... When we brought Preston home, he was 10 weeks and 19 oz. One thing I will say... I knew I wanted a small dog so I went out and got one. However, what I didn't know was how much work a small dog is. They are EXTREMELY fragile. If she has small children then I don't recommend it... I don't know if you read the really sad post yesterday about a yorkie owner who accidently stepped on her doggie and crushed it's head. Her yorkie was VERY tiny at only 1 pound. My breeder is in CA if she's interested... |
05-09-2006, 12:45 PM | #5 |
I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD
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| Wow and I thought Georgie was small he is 3.5lbs full grown. I didn't think that you can really determine the weight of the dog I mean 100% determine it. I totally agree with Adryana small dogs are sooooo fragile. I have to explain to everyone that's around him that he may act tough but he doesn't have the body to back it up
__________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here! |
05-09-2006, 03:38 PM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 223
| I too wanted a small lap dog and I got one. She's a shih tzu and at 14 weeks weights 2lbs 2oz. Her first few weeks here were great. She came down with some upper respitory infection after that and it just got worse until she had to go to the hospital. She was put on antibiotics and within a week or so recovered. She also stopped eating during this time so had to be syringe fed. It was a lot of work. She is a lot of work..always making sure you don't step on here always making sure she's eating because of hypoglycemia. When you give her a bath she shakes after for a good hour after. There's so much inolved I had NO idea. I do love her and care for her very well...but if I had known how much more difficult a teeny tiny would be I wouldn't have gotten her. I'm now praying she gets to at least 5 lbs. That is managable to me and our lifestyle. Make sure your friend knows all that is inolved and prepares and is prepared for the HUGE amount of work it entails. Good Luck!!! |
05-10-2006, 11:33 AM | #7 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas
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| An Important Message About “Teacup” Yorkies If you are interested in purchasing a tiny Yorkie, sometimes called a Teacup, Micro Mini, Teenie, or any other name that means “extra small”, there are several things you should consider. The YTCA’s Code of Ethics precludes the use of the words “teacup”, “tiny specialists”, doll faced, or similar terminology by its members, and for good reason. . All breeders may occasionally have an unusually small Yorkie (hopefully healthy), though no responsible breeder breeds for this trait. Many breeders prefer a general weight range of 4-7 four pounds believing that size retains desired Toy qualities while maintaining optimum health. The Yorkie Standard states weight "must not exceed seven pounds" and as a prospective pet owner you should realize that even at 7 pounds, the Yorkie is still a small dog. (Females weighing less than 5 pounds are considered by most breeders to be unsuitable for breeding.) . Special circumstances often come with extra tiny dogs. They are extremely susceptible to both hereditary and non-hereditary health problems, including birth defects that may go undetected for a long time. Other common problems may include, but are not limited to, diarrhea, vomiting, along with extra and expensive tests prior to routine teeth cleanings and surgeries. Small ones are more likely to have poor reactions to anesthesia and die from it. Tiny dogs are more easily injured by falls, being stepped on and being attacked by other dogs. These health problems nearly always result in large veterinary bills. . Please take this into consideration and make purchasing a healthy pet your top priority, not size. The “novelty” is certainly not worth the pain, heartbreak, or extra expense. Remember, all Yorkies are comparatively small. The most important thing is finding a healthy puppy that will grow into a healthy adult, especially since you looking at an 11 to 15 year commitment with your Yorkie. . |
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