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08-09-2010, 04:25 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wyoming
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| Yorkie Growth And Adult Size I know you can't really go by a growth chart.I just am getting a idea as to how big a yorkie will be at adult size. 16 weeks old & 2lb 2 oz.... I don't want a really small one but I don't want to one that will be over 5lbs. I need a size that I don't need to leave at home.I know there are times you need to leave a dog but I have always been a attached dog owner and like to have mine go places with me. Thank You =) |
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08-09-2010, 04:34 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | You would need to know the sizes of his ancestors on both sides for at least a few generations back in order to get a good idea. And even then, some times bigger or smaller pups are thrown in a line. Just out of curiosity- what are you going to do if he turns out to be over 5 lbs?
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08-09-2010, 04:38 PM | #3 | |
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08-09-2010, 04:41 PM | #4 | |
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always mean much. As there can be a kick back to g, gg, ggg grandparents. 5-7 lbs is still pretty small. | |
08-09-2010, 04:43 PM | #5 | |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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It all depends on a given line. There are those pups that grow fast up front and quit at 5 months of age, then there are those that do a slow steady growth....then a growth spurt at 10 months and then again after a year. It's all dependent on the pedigree....whether the dogs were line bred....or just two dogs that were bought for breeding from different kennels and geographical areas.
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08-09-2010, 05:08 PM | #6 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wyoming
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I have had two golden retrevers very loved had them both for close to 14 years & my little doxie had her close to 11.My one retiriver spent over a thousand on her then a thousand more after she got parvo a week later.I could have put her down as the vets said I should yet I didn't.I was in High school at the time and spent all my money to take care of her.All my animals passed due to old age.I have NEVER treated my animals bad or have I just thought oh that animal dosen't suit me anymore to the pound you go.I don't think highly of people that get a pet in the heat of the moment the regret it later.If that was the case I would have got the first yorkie I seen. I hope I don't sound rude I just don't want to come across as someone that just wants a yorkie to stuff in a purse.Actually I just feel bad leaving my animals at home even for 5 hours.I want to know I can take her or him with me so they are not left home.I work at home so I am at the house most of the time but the times I go shopping it hard to know that my dog is at home alone. I really feel bad and I am not being rude.I just don't want to be labled as someone who would not care about a pet.My whole size question just had to do with leaving the animal at home. | |
08-09-2010, 05:37 PM | #7 |
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| It looks like your baby is going to be smaller... However, there is no way to be sure but most likely your pup won't get over 5 lbs. The general rule is to double the 12 week weight.
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08-09-2010, 05:57 PM | #8 | |
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The rescue we got Scarlett from told us the same thing, far too many of their dogs were turned over because they didn't stay the "teacup" that people thought they would. I can't imagine giving up Rhett just because he's nearly 10 lbs.
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08-09-2010, 05:58 PM | #9 | |
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08-09-2010, 06:09 PM | #10 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wyoming
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| No I understand why you asked .I am sure I would have asked someone the same thing.I just know alot of people want a small dog to dress up or look cutie.Thats not me.I would love it regardless of size or looks.I just worry about it spending 5 hrs at home I would feel so guilty.I think 4-5 even 6 lbs is a good small size.I would worry about health under 4 lbs though. I would love to find a older yorkie even a rescuse. My small town has been hard just finding a yorkie in general.I found one boy that was a year but she sold him. Thank You again everyone |
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