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topknot · 07-14-2005, 06:19 AM

If it was me - I would most certainly take the smaller one! It is always a risk, but I think you are safer with the smaller one not going beyond the standard, especially since you do not want a 9 pound yorkie. Going by King's House chart - 2 pound/32 oz. pup at 8 weeks probably get to 5.5 - 6 pounds. But this is just a guess estimated adult weight. Does anyone have the link to that chart?
T.

Yorkie Owned · 07-14-2005, 07:54 AM

I would consider picking the pup with the best personality... you're gonna fall in love no matter what! But if the pups personality doesn't mesh with your's- then it may not be the "match made in heaven" you're hoping for...
Then again, the one that doesn't seem as outgoing might just need a little time to warm up to you...
I guess I didn't help much....

But congratulations on your new baby- which ever one you choose!

troubletb · 07-14-2005, 08:13 AM

Here's a chart. Don't know how true it is.
http://yorkiepassion.com/growthchart.htm

Pixiestar · 07-14-2005, 08:24 AM

My pixie is 6 months a weighs a tad over 3 pounds. When is she going to stop growing, and how much do you think she is going to weigh full size ?

thanks a ton !
Melissa

Olivier · 07-14-2005, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkies

a breeder has a 8 month teen puppy weighed 3.8 pounds what will be her adult size?

At 8 months old and 3 pounds 8 ounces , she will never be bigger than he already is . I sincerly doubt she will come to 9 - 12 pounds . Maybe 4 pounds but never higher . Lol.......unless she become obese .

Olivier · 07-14-2005, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pixiestar

My pixie is 6 months a weighs a tad over 3 pounds. When is she going to stop growing, and how much do you think she is going to weigh full size ?

thanks a ton !
Melissa

Maybe 3pounds 8 , 4 pounds .

cowboy_0215 · 07-14-2005, 07:06 PM

I took Cowboy to the vet today--he is 5months old and he weighed in at 3.2lbs. Does anyone know when they quit growing? Also has anyone had any problems with their dog being easily frightened at this age? If he is alseep or just laying there and there is a loud noise he barks and gets the hiccups!!!!
My husband thought he was being aggressive, but my friend said that he is just frightened and defending himself. What do ya'll think?????

bigdog · 07-14-2005, 10:31 PM

My 2 lb male and 5 lb female had puppies and one turned out 6lbs and another 4lbs. They can get genes from way back. Her first litter , she had one which i kept that is 2 lbs and the sister is close to 6 lbs.She was bred to a 4 lb male that time. I would never tell someone the size the pup is going to be cause i can't tell. Maybe some people can, but not me.I never could figure out what to put on the pup's papers when they ask the color. You all know yorkies change colors the first couple of years if not longer.9 lbs isn't standard is it? I thought i read 4 to 7 lbs. Maybe i'm wrong.Is the parents or grandparents bigger than 7 lbs?

bigdog · 07-14-2005, 10:37 PM

Sounds like a typical yorkie trait to me. Mine hear the faintest sound and they go off like a alarm. Not sure about the hiccups, they do get excited and start snorting and sometimes i need to lightly rub their throats. Does yall's yorkies birp? all of mine do. lol

whispersmom2 · 07-20-2005, 08:46 AM

I agree with the BREEDERS on here who say that a good breeder will never guarantee a weight. Yes, breeders should know their lines and NO they cannot judge one litter by another..So, I would say to buy the pupy tat has chosen you OR not take either and look for a puppy that is older and nearer its adult weight already. My dogs have never produced a 6 pound puppy/adult but that is not to say they won't..And, it is not to say that they will not produce a 2 2 1/2 pounder.. The largest puppy I ever had was an only child male. He weighed 6 ounces at birth-Lordy he looked like a Rottie he was so big. As an adult, he is a perfect 4.8 pounder with wonderful conformation. He lives with a puppy from a show kennel that looks the world like a giraffe..

07-14-2005, 08:13 AM	#18
troubletb Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 2,339	Here's a chart. Don't know how true it is. http://yorkiepassion.com/growthchart.htm __________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3

07-14-2005, 08:24 AM	#19
Pixiestar Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: brooklyn Posts: 97	I have a size question too. lol My pixie is 6 months a weighs a tad over 3 pounds. When is she going to stop growing, and how much do you think she is going to weigh full size ? thanks a ton ! Melissa

07-14-2005, 10:31 PM	#23
bigdog YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 347 Blog Entries: 1	My 2 lb male and 5 lb female had puppies and one turned out 6lbs and another 4lbs. They can get genes from way back. Her first litter , she had one which i kept that is 2 lbs and the sister is close to 6 lbs.She was bred to a 4 lb male that time. I would never tell someone the size the pup is going to be cause i can't tell. Maybe some people can, but not me.I never could figure out what to put on the pup's papers when they ask the color. You all know yorkies change colors the first couple of years if not longer.9 lbs isn't standard is it? I thought i read 4 to 7 lbs. Maybe i'm wrong.Is the parents or grandparents bigger than 7 lbs? Last edited by bigdog; 07-14-2005 at 10:32 PM. Reason: mispelled

07-14-2005, 06:19 AM	#16
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	If it was me - I would most certainly take the smaller one! It is always a risk, but I think you are safer with the smaller one not going beyond the standard, especially since you do not want a 9 pound yorkie. Going by King's House chart - 2 pound/32 oz. pup at 8 weeks probably get to 5.5 - 6 pounds. But this is just a guess estimated adult weight. Does anyone have the link to that chart? T.

07-14-2005, 07:54 AM	#17
Yorkie Owned YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 277	I would consider picking the pup with the best personality... you're gonna fall in love no matter what! But if the pups personality doesn't mesh with your's- then it may not be the "match made in heaven" you're hoping for... Then again, the one that doesn't seem as outgoing might just need a little time to warm up to you... I guess I didn't help much.... But congratulations on your new baby- which ever one you choose!

07-14-2005, 07:06 PM	#22
cowboy_0215 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 103	I took Cowboy to the vet today--he is 5months old and he weighed in at 3.2lbs. Does anyone know when they quit growing? Also has anyone had any problems with their dog being easily frightened at this age? If he is alseep or just laying there and there is a loud noise he barks and gets the hiccups!!!! My husband thought he was being aggressive, but my friend said that he is just frightened and defending himself. What do ya'll think?????

07-14-2005, 10:37 PM	#24
bigdog YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 347 Blog Entries: 1	Sounds like a typical yorkie trait to me. Mine hear the faintest sound and they go off like a alarm. Not sure about the hiccups, they do get excited and start snorting and sometimes i need to lightly rub their throats. Does yall's yorkies birp? all of mine do. lol

07-20-2005, 08:46 AM	#25
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	I agree with the BREEDERS on here who say that a good breeder will never guarantee a weight. Yes, breeders should know their lines and NO they cannot judge one litter by another..So, I would say to buy the pupy tat has chosen you OR not take either and look for a puppy that is older and nearer its adult weight already. My dogs have never produced a 6 pound puppy/adult but that is not to say they won't..And, it is not to say that they will not produce a 2 2 1/2 pounder.. The largest puppy I ever had was an only child male. He weighed 6 ounces at birth-Lordy he looked like a Rottie he was so big. As an adult, he is a perfect 4.8 pounder with wonderful conformation. He lives with a puppy from a show kennel that looks the world like a giraffe..