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Duncanmom · 07-31-2008, 06:41 AM

YOu need to decide what size yorkie you are interested in. The standard says 4-7 lbs - but sometimes breeders have smaller, and sometimes larger. Still make wonderful pets. The yorkie is a man made breed and there are larger breeds behind them, so a larger one is not uncommon.

Ask the breeder how much the pup weights now, if its 8 weeks in your mind triple that, if its 12 weeks, double that weight. That will give you the best guestimate on its mature adult size. Not exact science but enough of an idea.

07-31-2008, 06:41 AM	#2
Duncanmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: RI USA Posts: 90	weight YOu need to decide what size yorkie you are interested in. The standard says 4-7 lbs - but sometimes breeders have smaller, and sometimes larger. Still make wonderful pets. The yorkie is a man made breed and there are larger breeds behind them, so a larger one is not uncommon. Ask the breeder how much the pup weights now, if its 8 weeks in your mind triple that, if its 12 weeks, double that weight. That will give you the best guestimate on its mature adult size. Not exact science but enough of an idea.