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Originally Posted by Mardelin  Let me recommend that you ignore the charts. Impossible to guestimate a yorkies final size. All is very dependent on the line the puppy comes from and his background. Even then, it's very possible that a pup can be undersized and/or above the standard.........
No reputable breeder will guarantee a pups final size. The only way you can guarantee that you obtain the size that you desire is by purchasing a yorkie that is older. |
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Originally Posted by chachi Both of mine ended up bigger than the weight charts said they would be |
My experience too...
Rily was following the chart to be around 6 lbs. The lady I got him from said between 5-7 lbs, so that's what I thought he would be. However, after he was neutered at 4.5 months he had a growth spurt. He is now close to nine pounds at 9 months. Saydee started out tiny, but that changed. She is a big eater and now at 4.5 months, she is around 5.5 lbs. and off the chart. However, she is much shorter than Rily and she appears to be slowing down. I also measurer their back and leg lengths. Both have not gotten much longer or taller in over a month, but they have filled out some. I personally don't think you can put much faith into the charts....each pup will be what it will be. They all are different. I hoped for tiny dogs because they are easier for me to handle, but even at 9 pounds, Rily is still a small dog.
