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Originally Posted by rosemark  First, at 3.8 pounds, which is normally 3 pounds, 8 oz, and not a decimal place (vets are the only ones who do this), a lot depends upon whether you have a fat puppy or a slim puppy. A fat puppy won't likely more than double in size at a proper adult weight, so be honest about what the weight is you are seeing. Some smaller pups will continue to grow until about 18 months of age. I've seen 2 pounders end up at 5-1/2 pounds because they grew slowly. 3.8 pounds would typically translate into about a 7 pound dog. I've finished a number of dogs that size. You just have to be smart about the judges you show to. The reality of the final size has a lot to do with the bloodline and how quickly the dogs mature.
If this boy puppy is everything you want in a Yorkie and a future stud dog, and his attitude says he loves people and loves to go places, he may be a great dog to learn with. On the other hand, if both parents are very large, and he seems to be following in their foot steps, you may be right in saying he needs to become a pet. What I find the larger dogs contribute to my breeding program is movement, as they typically have greater reach and drive, and bone density--toothpick legs are not highly desireable. |
Absolutely true, especially with the lines your dogs and mine come from. Some tend to grow up front in the first 5 to 6 months of their lives and you think you're gonna have a huge dog......but, most of them usually just stop. A fat puppy will become more and more active, begin to run outside and the body fat will normalize.
My Tahlulah was 5 pounds and 4 months of age......then slowly gained, she's now at 3 years of age 6 pounds.