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DaniMarie · 10-03-2009, 11:33 PM

I was wondering the same thing when my Poppy was a tiny puppy.

The vet said it depends on genetics and the size of the parents, although I've read conflicting articles about this on the internet.

I looked at this chart:
Yorkshire Terrier - Yorkie Puppy Growth/Weight Chart - watch us grow

Poppy was exactly 2lbs at 13 weeks.

Now at 23 weeks, she's 4lbs... (I suspect a little more and a lazy vet nurse doing the weighing) so I really don't think this chart is an exact science.

Her mom was six pounds, her dad was five...so I'm assuming she'll level out around there. Every time I ask our vet, I get the run-around saying not to count her as "full grown" until 1 year, although usually by 6 months, they won't grow any larger. I'm not sure how accurate this is, either.

I'd be interested in seeing experienced replies!

10-03-2009, 11:33 PM	#3
DaniMarie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 138	I was wondering the same thing when my Poppy was a tiny puppy. The vet said it depends on genetics and the size of the parents, although I've read conflicting articles about this on the internet. I looked at this chart: Yorkshire Terrier - Yorkie Puppy Growth/Weight Chart - watch us grow Poppy was exactly 2lbs at 13 weeks. Now at 23 weeks, she's 4lbs... (I suspect a little more and a lazy vet nurse doing the weighing) so I really don't think this chart is an exact science. Her mom was six pounds, her dad was five...so I'm assuming she'll level out around there. Every time I ask our vet, I get the run-around saying not to count her as "full grown" until 1 year, although usually by 6 months, they won't grow any larger. I'm not sure how accurate this is, either. I'd be interested in seeing experienced replies! Last edited by DaniMarie; 10-03-2009 at 11:34 PM.