how big will my yorkie be?? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

nurseangie01 · 09-23-2007, 01:36 AM

HI,
I purchased a yorkie with parents 3lbs and 5 lbs. At 9 weeks he weighed in at 2 lbs 12 oz. How big do you think he is going to be? I was hoping to breed him with my Female she is under 3 lbs, but I am now worried that he is going to be to big. What is your experience with size estimation?
Thanks,
Angie

alaskayorkie · 09-23-2007, 01:42 AM

There was a thread going around a while ago where someone offered this:

at 8 weeks , multiply weight by 3
at 12 weeks, multiply weight by 2

Everyone will tell you that estimates and weight charts are dubious at best.

Patti · 09-23-2007, 01:48 AM

I would guess he will be around 6 lbs. Way to big to breed to a 3 lb female. I am sure most breeders will tell you it is risky to breed a 3 lb female

nurseangie01 · 09-23-2007, 01:56 AM

My vet seems to be ok on breeding my female. I have some friends with a 2.5lb female that has had three litters without a problem..... Is there any chance he will slow down his growth and stay around 3 lbs. He is super fat right now. Not as tall or as long as my female...
Angie

lara2913 · 09-23-2007, 02:08 AM

Sounds like he'll be somewhere around 6lb.

A 3lb female is way way to little to be bred at all no matter how small the male is.

Shelby&Seymour · 09-23-2007, 02:46 AM

According to what is most common (@ 12 weeks double their weight and that will be the approx adult weight) it will be about 6 pounds.
I reallhy think that you need to reconsider breeding such a small little girl. You can ask any of the responsible breeders here on this sight. It really isn't worth the risk ..... you could lose your little girl!!

amanda350 · 09-23-2007, 03:28 AM

According to the chart it say that if the dog is 35 oz at 9 wks then he will be about 6 lbs but your dog weighs 44 oz at 9 wks so I think he will be more like 7-9 lbs.. Do you have any pictures of them you can post.. I would be scared to breed a female that small and you definately could not breed her to your male, he will be to large.. Why do you want to breed them?

RONLYNN · 09-23-2007, 06:53 PM

I would not breed a dog that small unless you want to take the risk. The female should be 5lb or bigger and the male could be as small as you want...the female shouldn't be the smaller one.

MyFairLacy · 09-23-2007, 08:27 PM

Your puppy is only 4oz short of being 3lbs at 9 weeks. My Lacy was 3lbs at 12 weeks and is now 7.5lbs. So I'm guessing your puppy will grow to be anywhere from 6-8lbs as an adult. I really doubt he'll be under 6lbs full grown, and there's no chance of him staying under 3lbs because he's almost 3lbs now and still has A LOT of growing to do. There will be absolutely no way that you can safely breed him to your female. I really hope you reconsider breeding your female and have her spayed. She is too small to risk having a litter. Are you really willing to take the risk? She could die... I'm not trying to be mean, but it's a real risk and you need to consider it.

Catrina · 09-23-2007, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

Your puppy is only 4oz short of being 3lbs at 9 weeks. My Lacy was 3lbs at 12 weeks and is now 7.5lbs. So I'm guessing your puppy will grow to be anywhere from 6-8lbs as an adult. I really doubt he'll be under 6lbs full grown, and there's no chance of him staying under 3lbs because he's almost 3lbs now and still has A LOT of growing to do. There will be absolutely no way that you can safely breed him to your female. I really hope you reconsider breeding your female and have her spayed. She is too small to risk having a litter. Are you really willing to take the risk? She could die... I'm not trying to be mean, but it's a real risk and you need to consider it.

agree

please dont breed her.. she is way too small dispite what your friends may have said/done..

JENNGENE01_ · 09-24-2007, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by nurseangie01

My vet seems to be ok on breeding my female. I have some friends with a 2.5lb female that has had three litters without a problem..... Is there any chance he will slow down his growth and stay around 3 lbs. He is super fat right now. Not as tall or as long as my female...
Angie

Angie,

Like everyone has stated here your little boy will grow up to be standard size yorkie at around 6-8 lbs. There is no way anyone can slow down his growth and stay around 3 lbs. I know you might be sick of hearing everyone telling you to breed your female because she is to small. Well the reality is that we have known and researched this ourselves. The smaller the female the more risk you have at losing her during birth. Please check with a
other breeders on yhis site or talk to a REPUTABLE breeder not someone who breeds for fun (no offense) Also not all vets really know the full on risks for all breeds when they are breed. Why because the birth is usually done in your home not at the vets. So please get all information on breeding and the size. Also think of this too don't breed a female runt with another runt just to get "teacup, micro mini" Those pups need alot of health care and most of litter if not taken care of properly will die. People like the standard yorkie and "teapots" so if you are going to breed, breed for standard size not tinnies ok I'm done sorry so long

Wylie's Mom · 09-24-2007, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by nurseangie01

My vet seems to be ok on breeding my female. I have some friends with a 2.5lb female that has had three litters without a problem..... Is there any chance he will slow down his growth and stay around 3 lbs. He is super fat right now. Not as tall or as long as my female...
Angie

I'm....uh....speechless? It sounds like you love your little girl - so I do hope you reconsider and don't breed an under-3 pound female. You're risking death for her, if you do.

And the vet's comment is shockingly ignorant. There are GREAT breeders here who can offer advice from their experience - so maybe they can help/comment.

Best of luck and keep those babies safe!

diggy4 · 09-24-2007, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I'm....uh....speechless? It sounds like you love your little girl - so I do hope you reconsider and don't breed an under-3 pound female. You're risking death for her, if you do.

And the vet's comment is shockingly ignorant. There are GREAT breeders here who can offer advice from their experience - so maybe they can help/comment.

Best of luck and keep those babies safe!

Ann is 100% right on this one......please do not put your baby at risk....

Mardelin · 09-24-2007, 05:58 AM

Some great advice here. Don't breed this lil girl at all. Your friends may have been doing it, but it doesn't make it right. You don't know how many pups she'll concieve, could be 5, she's much to small to carry that many, and how large would they be 1 or 2 oz....would they live.

Judging the size weight the boy will become is very unpredictable. The charts are not condusive to the Yorkie breed. So much more is involved when determining the size/weight of yorkies......Mostely genetics/lines...

As far as breeding a smaller boy to a larger female....also a misnomer....Again, you must know the lines when breeding.

Txgurl06 · 09-24-2007, 06:06 AM

skoshi was like 1.9 or 1.12 when i got him at 8 weeks and he is now 7lbs at 10months. And he is a very picky eater. never was fat and still isnt. i think hes mostly legs.

09-23-2007, 01:36 AM	#1
nurseangie01 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: utah Posts: 17	how big will my yorkie be?? HI, I purchased a yorkie with parents 3lbs and 5 lbs. At 9 weeks he weighed in at 2 lbs 12 oz. How big do you think he is going to be? I was hoping to breed him with my Female she is under 3 lbs, but I am now worried that he is going to be to big. What is your experience with size estimation? Thanks, Angie

09-23-2007, 01:42 AM	#2
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	There was a thread going around a while ago where someone offered this: at 8 weeks , multiply weight by 3 at 12 weeks, multiply weight by 2 Everyone will tell you that estimates and weight charts are dubious at best. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

09-23-2007, 01:48 AM	#3
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I would guess he will be around 6 lbs. Way to big to breed to a 3 lb female. I am sure most breeders will tell you it is risky to breed a 3 lb female __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

09-23-2007, 02:08 AM	#5
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	Sounds like he'll be somewhere around 6lb. A 3lb female is way way to little to be bred at all no matter how small the male is. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

09-23-2007, 02:46 AM	#6
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	According to what is most common (@ 12 weeks double their weight and that will be the approx adult weight) it will be about 6 pounds. I reallhy think that you need to reconsider breeding such a small little girl. You can ask any of the responsible breeders here on this sight. It really isn't worth the risk ..... you could lose your little girl!! __________________ Happy Fall Y'all! 🎃

09-23-2007, 01:56 AM	#4
nurseangie01 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: utah Posts: 17	My vet seems to be ok on breeding my female. I have some friends with a 2.5lb female that has had three litters without a problem..... Is there any chance he will slow down his growth and stay around 3 lbs. He is super fat right now. Not as tall or as long as my female... Angie

09-23-2007, 03:28 AM	#7
amanda350 No Longer A Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 986	According to the chart it say that if the dog is 35 oz at 9 wks then he will be about 6 lbs but your dog weighs 44 oz at 9 wks so I think he will be more like 7-9 lbs.. Do you have any pictures of them you can post.. I would be scared to breed a female that small and you definately could not breed her to your male, he will be to large.. Why do you want to breed them?

09-23-2007, 06:53 PM	#8
RONLYNN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,635	I would not breed a dog that small unless you want to take the risk. The female should be 5lb or bigger and the male could be as small as you want...the female shouldn't be the smaller one. __________________ Ronda & Teddi PPU - Petite Pups United Member The PINK Club Member **

09-23-2007, 08:27 PM	#9
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Your puppy is only 4oz short of being 3lbs at 9 weeks. My Lacy was 3lbs at 12 weeks and is now 7.5lbs. So I'm guessing your puppy will grow to be anywhere from 6-8lbs as an adult. I really doubt he'll be under 6lbs full grown, and there's no chance of him staying under 3lbs because he's almost 3lbs now and still has A LOT of growing to do. There will be absolutely no way that you can safely breed him to your female. I really hope you reconsider breeding your female and have her spayed. She is too small to risk having a litter. Are you really willing to take the risk? She could die... I'm not trying to be mean, but it's a real risk and you need to consider it. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

09-24-2007, 05:58 AM	#14
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	Some great advice here. Don't breed this lil girl at all. Your friends may have been doing it, but it doesn't make it right. You don't know how many pups she'll concieve, could be 5, she's much to small to carry that many, and how large would they be 1 or 2 oz....would they live. Judging the size weight the boy will become is very unpredictable. The charts are not condusive to the Yorkie breed. So much more is involved when determining the size/weight of yorkies......Mostely genetics/lines... As far as breeding a smaller boy to a larger female....also a misnomer....Again, you must know the lines when breeding. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers* Last edited by Mardelin; 09-24-2007 at 05:59 AM.

09-24-2007, 06:06 AM	#15
Txgurl06 RIP Skoshi! Love You Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita falls,tx Posts: 3,383	skoshi was like 1.9 or 1.12 when i got him at 8 weeks and he is now 7lbs at 10months. And he is a very picky eater. never was fat and still isnt. i think hes mostly legs.