 Weight Charts
A good rule of thumb for weights is triple the puppy's weight at 8 weeks, and double the weight at 12 weeks, to give you a decent estimation of the adult weight. The weights of parents are a good indicator, but not always accurate.... Both parents have their own genes that they pass on - that's why you should talk to your breeder about the Sire and Dam's littermates and parents, and previous litters of the same mating pair (if any). A good breeder really knows their lines and can give you a good prediction of weight (though, a prediction is always just a guess - you really never know).
My question is - Why do all the Yorkie weight charts I see online go from 2 - 6 pounds as adults? If the standard is 4 - 7 pounds, wouldn't the charts at least cover that and give a little room for "error" on both ends (Say, if you want to show 2 pounds below the standard, wouldn't you show 2 pounds above the standard and go from 2 - 9 pounds)??? |