Q: Our Molly is about 16-17 weeks old and weighs just a tiny bit under 5 lbs. (In between 4 & 5 on the scale)
And she seems to be gaining weight quite quickly. Is that alright for her to weigh that much at that age?
She's a puppy afterall, she's suppose to gain weight quickly. My bunjee is going on nearly 5 months now and weighs 5.5 lbs the last time i weighed him last week. He's pretty much gained .2 to .3 lbs per week every week since i got him at 8 weeks old.
Q: Her parents were both 6 lbs. so will she be about the same?
Generally, you can estimate your puppy's full grown weight based on her parents' weights. Another way is to double her 12 week weight. But it's not guaranteed. What she eats, how much she eats, how much exercise she gets, and other genetic factors can come into play. Big parents can have tiny babies, and vice versa. But just remember, 6, 7, 8, 9, or even 10 lbs is still really small.
Q: Her ears are still floppy and haven't perked up yet. Is that okay?
Some puppies have naturally floppy ears, some will stand on their own. You can help the ears stand by shaving the hair off the ears and taping the ears. It's fine if it stays floppy. Bunjee's ears are still floppy. I just have to be more conscience about keeping his ears clean.
Q: At what age are yorkies done growing, and at what age do their hair change colors?
I think they reach their adult size anywhere from a year to two years. My puppy's hair around his head is starting to turn lighter, i can tell by the roots, but his body is still dark. |