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Lou · 03-12-2008, 12:09 PM

I've been consumed by pictures of Skeeter who turned 5 weeks old today. Tell me if you think he is a moose or not. His Mom and Dad are both 4lbs and his 1/2 sister (Adie) is 5lb. By all rights he shouldn't get much bigger that 5 or 6 pounds but I'm getting worried. The breeder says he is all baby fat and his hair is extremely thick but he is big. The picture isn't great but it does show you what he looks like next to his Mommy.
The breeder also says he doesn't weigh 1.5 lbs yet.
Opinions?

ARCHIE · 03-12-2008, 12:16 PM

Unless his mommy is a very petite Yorkie that puppy is a chunky monkey!
I love him!

Lou · 03-12-2008, 12:30 PM

LOL, I love him too. He already has an attitude I'm told. But since he is a singleton he is getting spoiled rotten by Mom. I think we are going to have to pry him off of her to wean him. She shows no desire to stop nursing. But he is drinking water and tasting her food. She is still very protective too. She won't let any of the other dogs in the same room with him.

Patti · 03-12-2008, 12:38 PM

It's so hard to tell, but 1.5 at 5 weeks isn't too big.

bchgirl · 03-12-2008, 12:39 PM

He hasn't missed any meals...LOL. He's a very cute moose.

ARCHIE · 03-12-2008, 12:41 PM

It's my understanding that when there is only one pup all the nurishment
goes to them of course, therefore making them bigger to start with.
That dosen't mean, of course, they will become a larger Yorkie. Just
a chunky monkey as a pup.
Good luck if your planning on getting him. He's beautiful and so
much of him to hug.

Lou · 03-12-2008, 12:52 PM

Thanks for the info! And I am defiantly getting him. I can't wait! I just don't want him to get too much bigger than Adie so the odds are even. LOL

I have another question though. I know I shouldn't bring him home till he is 12 weeks but the breeder says that if he reaches 3lbs by 10 weeks she would feel OK with letting him go that soon. Again opinions?

lilstar63100 · 03-12-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou

Thanks for the info! And I am defiantly getting him. I can't wait! I just don't want him to get too much bigger than Adie so the odds are even. LOL

I have another question though. I know I shouldn't bring him home till he is 12 weeks but the breeder says that if he reaches 3lbs by 10 weeks she would feel OK with letting him go that soon. Again opinions?

the most important part of keeping them with mom till twelve weeks isnt only the size. the socialization they get at that time is also very important. they learn alot from mom in those last two week!

linda44 · 03-12-2008, 01:25 PM

He looks big in the picture, and at the risk of hurting someones feelings, that mommy doesnt look too healthy.

Lou · 03-12-2008, 01:54 PM

No hurt feelings here. Mom is healthy but she is getting a little run down because she is so over protective. The breeder shaved her a couple of days before she was due. she looks well-nourished to me. She obviously needs a bath but I think the main problem here is that the picture is so out of focus it is hard to tell.

She is also Adie's mother and Adie was a spoiled little brat too LOL

patty58 · 03-12-2008, 02:01 PM

I think he looks precious.

wstrayhan · 03-12-2008, 02:25 PM

I too have a chunky monkey I was just signing on to ask the same question. She is a singleton and very fat. she is three weeks old and trying to walk the back legs wont participate though. Her mom has been trying to play with her its so funny.

KathyinCali · 03-12-2008, 02:43 PM

I think he is adorable and being a new mommy to a demanding singleton must be one tiring job

linda44 · 03-12-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou

No hurt feelings here. Mom is healthy but she is getting a little run down because she is so over protective. The breeder shaved her a couple of days before she was due. she looks well-nourished to me. She obviously needs a bath but I think the main problem here is that the picture is so out of focus it is hard to tell.

She is also Adie's mother and Adie was a spoiled little brat too LOL

Is Adie the one in the aviator pic? Congrats to you, looks like he will be healthy little guy

tiggerr36792 · 03-12-2008, 05:14 PM

Kalela says Skeeter is normal and adorable too!! Kalela is pudgy too but its cause she doesn't share her food with anyone either being a singleton.

03-12-2008, 12:16 PM	#2
ARCHIE Owned by "Buddy" Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 9,724	Unless his mommy is a very petite Yorkie that puppy is a chunky monkey! I love him! __________________ Carol Buddy ~MEMBER OF THE S.R.C. AND TEAPOT CLUB~

03-12-2008, 12:30 PM	#3
Lou Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Suburb Posts: 1,676	LOL, I love him too. He already has an attitude I'm told. But since he is a singleton he is getting spoiled rotten by Mom. I think we are going to have to pry him off of her to wean him. She shows no desire to stop nursing. But he is drinking water and tasting her food. She is still very protective too. She won't let any of the other dogs in the same room with him. __________________ Mother of Adie ,Cassie , Ivan and Skeeter

03-12-2008, 12:38 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 16,873	It's so hard to tell, but 1.5 at 5 weeks isn't too big. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

03-12-2008, 12:39 PM	#5
bchgirl Three plus me!! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 8,497	He hasn't missed any meals...LOL. He's a very cute moose. __________________ Deb, Ramsey, Reese, Reggie & Trace who watches over us Ramsey 's Bailey

03-12-2008, 12:41 PM	#6
ARCHIE Owned by "Buddy" Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 9,724	It's my understanding that when there is only one pup all the nurishment goes to them of course, therefore making them bigger to start with. That dosen't mean, of course, they will become a larger Yorkie. Just a chunky monkey as a pup. Good luck if your planning on getting him. He's beautiful and so much of him to hug. __________________ Carol Buddy ~MEMBER OF THE S.R.C. AND TEAPOT CLUB~

03-12-2008, 12:52 PM	#7
Lou Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Suburb Posts: 1,676	Thanks for the info! And I am defiantly getting him. I can't wait! I just don't want him to get too much bigger than Adie so the odds are even. LOL I have another question though. I know I shouldn't bring him home till he is 12 weeks but the breeder says that if he reaches 3lbs by 10 weeks she would feel OK with letting him go that soon. Again opinions? __________________ Mother of Adie ,Cassie , Ivan and Skeeter

03-12-2008, 01:25 PM	#9
linda44 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: napa Posts: 1,305	He looks big in the picture, and at the risk of hurting someones feelings, that mommy doesnt look too healthy.

03-12-2008, 01:54 PM	#10
Lou Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Suburb Posts: 1,676	No hurt feelings here. Mom is healthy but she is getting a little run down because she is so over protective. The breeder shaved her a couple of days before she was due. she looks well-nourished to me. She obviously needs a bath but I think the main problem here is that the picture is so out of focus it is hard to tell. She is also Adie's mother and Adie was a spoiled little brat too LOL __________________ Mother of Adie ,Cassie , Ivan and Skeeter Last edited by Lou; 03-12-2008 at 01:55 PM. Reason: added text

03-12-2008, 02:01 PM	#11
patty58 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 4,705	I think he looks precious. __________________ Patty, Murfee's Mommy Never Stop Believing

03-12-2008, 02:25 PM	#12
wstrayhan Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Largo Posts: 38	I too have a chunky monkey I was just signing on to ask the same question. She is a singleton and very fat. she is three weeks old and trying to walk the back legs wont participate though. Her mom has been trying to play with her its so funny. __________________ Ms. Wanda

03-12-2008, 02:43 PM	#13
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,558	I think he is adorable and being a new mommy to a demanding singleton must be one tiring job __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy Buster and Jammies Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

03-12-2008, 05:14 PM	#15
tiggerr36792 DNG Presley Yorkie's Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 5,851	Kalela says Skeeter is normal and adorable too!! Kalela is pudgy too but its cause she doesn't share her food with anyone either being a singleton. __________________ Debbie DNG Presley Yorkie's Gloria http://www.dngpresleyyorkies.com - Come visit our puppies!! Official YT Members of both the Pink & the CrAzY cLuB!!!