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Another Size Question I hope some of you breeders can help me. I'm getting a puppy at the end of this month and I've been to the breeders house just about every other week since the day after the puppies were born (they're 8 weeks old now). Anyway, there are two girls and I get my choice because they're keeping which ever one I don't pick. My question is this, the biggest female is almost 3 lbs. meaning she should be about 9 lbs full grown. However, they keep telling me she will slow down and that in the last breeding of these two dogs the biggest puppy ended up being the smallest adult. So, is it possible that this puppy will slow down and be around 6 lbs. That's the size I was hoping for. The other female is probably closer to 2 lbs right now but not as outgoing as her bigger sibling. I'm not sure which to pick. I also don't want to pay $1200 for a 9 lb yorkie. Any help would be appreciated. Oh sorry this is so long. Sunny |
No good breeder can guarantee size or color. Your best bet will be too look at the parents...but then again, you don't know about the grand parents or great grand parents. You can breed two smaller yorkies (male and female) and end up with a large one. It all depends on what is in their lines. This happened to a friend of mine. Parents were 4-5 lbs and her male is now 7 lbs. Not that that is big or anything, but she was looking for a smaller one. Yorkies go through a growth spurt between 8-12 weeks. After than, they have a tendency to slow down. There is a chance that this yorkie may get up to 9 lbs but then again, it could just get to 6. It's a risk that you take. |
If your sure you don't want a 9 pound Yorkie then I wouldn't chance it. She may slow down but may not either. |
No breeders can guarantee for sure the size of a puppy . Gioia was 3 pounds at 12 weeks , actually she is 4 pounds . The breeder told me that she was supposed to be a 6 to 7 pounder . |
Cowboy was 1.6 lbs at 9wks and at 18 wks he was 2.8 lbs. when did your baby stop growing? |
If I were you I wouldn't take the chance. You're spending alot of money to get something you really don't want. It's better to take your time searching and making sure you can get all the answers, check out there parents, if possible grandparents, and previous litters. there's always a chance your taking with yorkies when it comes to size. IF I wanted a small yorkie, for sure I would not purchase a pup weighing 3Lbs at 8 weeks old. Not always, but a rule of thumb is whatever they weigh at 12 weeks you would triple that and that would give you a better idea of what there weight would be . Now not always, Like I said your always taking a chance. |
I adopted Kya at the age of 12 wks, she was weighing 1Lb 7 oz. She will be 6 months old next week and she is weighing now 3Lbs 2onz I would attach a photo of her ,but I don't know how to down size the photo file. Does anyone know how to do this, can someone help me. PLEEEESE Thanks :yorkietal |
I think you tripple the 8 week weight, but only double the 12 week weight (some say then add a pound then after you double the 12 week weight) I am different than most here I guess, I would go for the pup that chose me, weight isn't a concern of mine, it is the health that matters most, and out of every dog that I have ever gotten, the dog has chosen me/us. This works best for us anyways. |
weight a breeder has a 8 month teen puppy weighed 3.8 pounds what will be her adult size? |
The same size he is now |
That's as big as she's going to get. after six months they slow down pretty much, she probably would gain mayby a couple of more onz's. She could get to weigh more of course if she gets chunky. :yorkiesar |
Congratulations on your new baby. My Maggie put on a pound a month for her first four months. Now she is slowing down. Her vet is a specialist in Toy Breeds. He said that the tiny, tiny ones have a lot of health issues. So, if it was me, I would take the bigger one. I don't think you will be sorry in the end. |
9 pounds is above stardard. Actually closer to a silkie. If you are looking for a yorkie, I wouldn't chance the jumbo shrimp. If you don't care about getting a yorkie, why not buy a silkie and save yourself MAJOR money. BUT if you want a yorkie even remotley close to standard, I wouldn't buy either pup. PERIOD. It sounds like they know they are producing above standard pups, AND they are still breeding. You could find a wonderful breeder if you have that type of price range to work with. I would find another litter to pursue. =) Good luck with your search. =) |
Breeders usually know their lines and what pairings produce what size as well as the history behind the parents and whether or not there are any larger dogs in their background lineage. I would wait to choose until the puppies are a minimum of 12 weeks and 16 weeks even better if the breeder will let you wait that long. It is true that birth size and young puppy size doesn't always mean they will continue to grow at that rate. The breeder will know if her puppies generally level off earlier than others or not. How well do you know the breeder and whether you ca trust that she is being honest is a question only you can evaluate. |
MY yorkie weighed 1.8 pounds at 6 weeks. I got him from a friend who only breeds her dog once a year. This was the third litter and my baby is the now biggest of any of the other pups in all the litters.(12 pounds) He did not follow any of the guidlines about weight. I really wanted a 5 or 6 pound yorkie, but I am so attached to this one that I don't care about his size. He is very healthy and robust. MY friend got a puppy that weighed 1.8 pounds at 6 weeks, he now weighs 4 pounds ( not from the same person). The parents of my yorkie weighed 6 pounds and 3 and 1/2 pounds. I just wanted to let you know that size is really a gamble but no matter what their size they steal your heart. I still love the tiny ones and would like to have one that is tiny and healthy. Someday maybe. |
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. |
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.... :cool: But congratulations on your new baby- which ever one you choose! |
Here's a chart. Don't know how true it is. http://yorkiepassion.com/growthchart.htm |
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 |
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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????? :confused: |
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? |
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 |
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.. |
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