Size/weight

[shoechic]

My little guy weighs 10lbs & he will be 6 months old on June 1st. Guess some of you wouldn't be too happy!! He is not fat. He is kind of long & solid. I am very happy because he is in excellent health, has no problems at all & is turning out to be a very good dog! I didn't get him hoping he would be a little tiny thing, I just wanted a "small" dog that was cute, and that is what I got!

[sondra2004]

I also have two "Teapots".Peanut is now 8months and 13lbs. and Thumper will be about 15lbs.He is now 16weeks and 8lbs. I knew Thumper will be on the bigger side because is Mom is 16lbs. I was very surprised with Peanut.Because the Breeder told me he would be about 6-7lbs.His Mom is 6lbs and Dad is 3lbs I love my big guys so much. They are both healthy and loved.

[TootiesMom]

I have had people tell me there is no WAY my Tootie is a full Yorkie but the more I learn, the more I find that there are more of them his size (12 lbs.) than small..... He is so much fun and no one has to walk around scared to squash him... HAHA... I am looking tho, to adopt an adult "little" girl.... he was just not meant to be tiny, considering his best bud is my 80 lb. lab!
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[northview5]

Hi - I couldn't help but comment on some of the posts in this thread. First of all I sympatize with the desire for a Yorkie to be what the breed standard describes. Isn't size one of the reasons we pick out a Yorkie? I have had 2 Yorkies and on Monday will be picking up my third puppy. My first "Yorkie" was a whopping 20lbs!! I loved every ounce of him! At the time I got him I had no idea what a Yorkie puppy should look like. He was 5 1/2 lbs at 12 weeks old and the breeder told me he was "done growing". He was short legged, had a long body, his huge ears were hopelessly down (she said they'd go up), his nose was long. He was anything but "right" according to the standard, but I absolutely LOVED him. I don't think it is right for breeders to lie. My vet took one look at Tobey and said if I wanted a Yorkie to BRING HIM BACK! But my heart was already tied with his... So later we got a second one. This time we did our research. Pepper is a wonderful dog, but he is 9 1/2 lbs. According to the chart, according to triple 8 weeks, and double 12 weeks he should have been 6 1/2 lbs. He never quit growing. At a year old we think he is done. I think some breeders are not being honest when they say the mother is 5lbs and dad is 3lbs. I really wish I would have had the courage with this third puppy to ask the breeder to put the mom and dad on a scale in front of me! I'm sorry, but this mother doesn't look like 7lbs to me. But I love the puppy! She was 1 lb 14 oz last time I visited and she was 8 weeks old. Who knows how she'll turn out. I'm prepared to love her whatever the size, but I sure do wish breeders would be a little more careful about the quality of dogs they are breeding. I wish I could be sure they were being honest. I don't like to challenge a person's integrity, I like to believe what I'm told! As to the "chart" - I'm thankful for it. I fully realize it is intended for her dogs and that it is only a guide, but I rather like it. I think it is going to be fun to see how my newest puppy will follow the chart! I just hope she fits the standard this time! Smiles to all!!!~

[doggrooming]

If you ask anyone who owns a yorkie what attracted you to the breed? One of the things they will tell you is the size. If I wanted a bigger yorkie I would by a silky instead because they are cheaper. I agree that they are two different breeds, but there is enough alike to go cheaper.

[MyTrixie143]

Originally Posted by northview5

Hi - I couldn't help but comment on some of the posts in this thread. First of all I sympatize with the desire for a Yorkie to be what the breed standard describes. Isn't size one of the reasons we pick out a Yorkie? I have had 2 Yorkies and on Monday will be picking up my third puppy. My first "Yorkie" was a whopping 20lbs!! I loved every ounce of him! At the time I got him I had no idea what a Yorkie puppy should look like. He was 5 1/2 lbs at 12 weeks old and the breeder told me he was "done growing". He was short legged, had a long body, his huge ears were hopelessly down (she said they'd go up), his nose was long. He was anything but "right" according to the standard, but I absolutely LOVED him. I don't think it is right for breeders to lie. My vet took one look at Tobey and said if I wanted a Yorkie to BRING HIM BACK! But my heart was already tied with his... So later we got a second one. This time we did our research. Pepper is a wonderful dog, but he is 9 1/2 lbs. According to the chart, according to triple 8 weeks, and double 12 weeks he should have been 6 1/2 lbs. He never quit growing. At a year old we think he is done. I think some breeders are not being honest when they say the mother is 5lbs and dad is 3lbs. I really wish I would have had the courage with this third puppy to ask the breeder to put the mom and dad on a scale in front of me! I'm sorry, but this mother doesn't look like 7lbs to me. But I love the puppy! She was 1 lb 14 oz last time I visited and she was 8 weeks old. Who knows how she'll turn out. I'm prepared to love her whatever the size, but I sure do wish breeders would be a little more careful about the quality of dogs they are breeding. I wish I could be sure they were being honest. I don't like to challenge a person's integrity, I like to believe what I'm told! As to the "chart" - I'm thankful for it. I fully realize it is intended for her dogs and that it is only a guide, but I rather like it. I think it is going to be fun to see how my newest puppy will follow the chart! I just hope she fits the standard this time! Smiles to all!!!~

Hello and welcome to YT!! You will love it here.

You can't always go by the parents' weights, you just have to find a breeder that knows their lines well and knows approximately how big a puppy will get based on past experiences with that particular line. I know some who had bigger yorkie parents that produced small and tiny babies and vice versa.

I love watching puppies grow also, of course I am always curious and try to guess how they will turn out. Hope you enjoy it here it a YT.

[Kizzys Mom]

Originally Posted by northview5

Hi - I couldn't help but comment on some of the posts in this thread. First of all I sympatize with the desire for a Yorkie to be what the breed standard describes. Isn't size one of the reasons we pick out a Yorkie? I have had 2 Yorkies and on Monday will be picking up my third puppy. My first "Yorkie" was a whopping 20lbs!! I loved every ounce of him! At the time I got him I had no idea what a Yorkie puppy should look like. He was 5 1/2 lbs at 12 weeks old and the breeder told me he was "done growing". He was short legged, had a long body, his huge ears were hopelessly down (she said they'd go up), his nose was long. He was anything but "right" according to the standard, but I absolutely LOVED him. I don't think it is right for breeders to lie. My vet took one look at Tobey and said if I wanted a Yorkie to BRING HIM BACK! But my heart was already tied with his... So later we got a second one. This time we did our research. Pepper is a wonderful dog, but he is 9 1/2 lbs. According to the chart, according to triple 8 weeks, and double 12 weeks he should have been 6 1/2 lbs. He never quit growing. At a year old we think he is done. I think some breeders are not being honest when they say the mother is 5lbs and dad is 3lbs. I really wish I would have had the courage with this third puppy to ask the breeder to put the mom and dad on a scale in front of me! I'm sorry, but this mother doesn't look like 7lbs to me. But I love the puppy! She was 1 lb 14 oz last time I visited and she was 8 weeks old. Who knows how she'll turn out. I'm prepared to love her whatever the size, but I sure do wish breeders would be a little more careful about the quality of dogs they are breeding. I wish I could be sure they were being honest. I don't like to challenge a person's integrity, I like to believe what I'm told! As to the "chart" - I'm thankful for it. I fully realize it is intended for her dogs and that it is only a guide, but I rather like it. I think it is going to be fun to see how my newest puppy will follow the chart! I just hope she fits the standard this time! Smiles to all!!!~

well I for one, think some breeders that have a mother and dad on the premises yet their not always the pups parents but show them as the parents if they want to sell a puppy as staying small, especially after 2 months you find out they DO have a kennel (they said they didnt have) way out somewhere on their land which is no where in sight of the house. They know your gonna pretty much go but their size if your ignorant like I was when I got Kizzy. I thought she was such a nice nice lady (and she might be) but I really have to wonder about her being so honest now. the mother of Kizzy barely weighed 5 lbs and the dad about 4 1/2. Actually now that I see the weights and sizes of other dogs I really think these two dogs might have weighed more. Kizzy turned 4 months old today and weighed 5.6 the first time and then she weighed her again and it said 6.2 today at the vet altho she weighs only 5 lbs on my scales which doesnt show ounces. But she also weighed 5 on mine 3 weeks ago and 5.2 on the vets. She still weighs 5 on mine so i'm thinking the 5.6 was the accurate weight. She doesnt seem to have grown any since she was at the vet 3 weeks ago that you can see or feel. But she still looks smaller than either of her parents I was shown. Anyway, the vet said he dont think she will grow much more in height if any but she might fill out more. She eats really good and eats any kind of dog food or treats I give her. she isnt picky. So i'm surprised she dont weight 10 lbs. I just feel like I should see about 300 bucks in change for the 800 I spent to get her because of what the lady told me when she thought I was gonna buy the other one which was a tiny bit bigger for 500. lol . we live and learn.
But gotta admit, I still love kizzy and she isnt big at all to me.

[Yorkiesforever]

I Bought Two Females From The Same Lady, Same Parents, Different Litters ,the 1st One I Got Weighed 4 Lbs. The Second One I Got Weighed 8 Lbs. She Was Surprised That I Too Had Gotten A Little 4lber, Because Out Of The 3 Litters She Had They All Weighed Between 7-10lbs.

[DazzlinYT]

I don't understand I guess..the mentality that the bigger the yorkie (still within standard) the less it should cost. We "scold" breeders of tinies who do it on purpose (and market them as "teacups") yet when the market calls for such small dogs (under five lbs) we as the american public are inadvertantly telling them to breed small if they want to make any money at it.

I can understand selling an over standard yorkie for less money than you would one within standard, which would be 8+ lbs, and I can understand selling EXTREMELY small pups for slightly more, which would IMHO reflect the amount of time and care you had to put into those puppies, extra vetting, etc..small pups are very difficult to raise, and you often have to keep them much longer than a larger pup...their price should not be specifically because they are small pups. However, anything within standard should not be "priced" based on size...and yes that includes up to 7 lbs.

If you don't like what someone is asking for their puppy, or you don't like the puppy's size...well then go elsewhere. QUALITY and health are the two most important factors when buying a puppy, IMHO. Quality incudes being within standard size.

You don't find quality and health at a pet store, a puppymill, a byb, etc.

[cmedici13]

Hi everyone! I like this thread cause it just keeps going. I am here to update you on Malibu's size...She is 4.4 lbs at 4 1/2 months. I am giving up hope of her staying under 5lbs as I was told she would. And now I am looking to buy another Yorkie to keep her company and to maybe go with me places - I am assuming Malibu will be much bigger than I expected. So my question now is for those of you who do have Yorkies that are tiny in size...meaning under 5 lbs - where did you get your puppy? I have been researching for the past month for a breeder that has had generations of VERY tiny litters. I just don't know who to believe anymore. I am thinking that now I will say I want one that will be 3 lbs full grown so that maybe I will get a 5-6 lb dog, because apparently every dog I hear of here has grown past its expected weight. It would also help if the breeder was in the NY/Long Island area. Thanks a bunch!

[Gayle_T]

[QUOTE=cmedici13 Plus, the reason I wanted a Yorkie was to be able to carry her around and take her on the plane with me. [/QUOTE]

I don't think you will have to worry about being able to fly with your baby under the seat on flights. We had a Silkie Terrier that was 11 lbs. She flew with us everywhere in a soft-sided Sherpa pet travel bag under the seat in front of us. She passed away this year and we got "Taylor".... our little Yorkie baby. Taylor is looking like he is going to be bigger than his parents too. He is 4 lb's 12 oz at 14 weeks now.... I am hoping that he is about 7 lbs when he's full grown but it looks like he will exceed that. I'm not too worried because surely he won't be bigger than our Silkie was. Hope this helps relieve your mind.

Gayle_T ...."Taylor's" Mom

[shadream]

My yorkie weighed 3 lbs at 12 weeks. When I bought him the breeder said he prob wouldn't go over 4 lbs. I saw both parents and they were small a 4 lb and a 5.5 lb. My Charlie is now 7 mos. and he is 5 lbs and hasnt' grown in the last month, I'm thinking he prob wont, even though he is 5 lbs. he really doesn't look like he weighs that much he is small and compact and I don't think I would have a prob traveling with him. You may want to hold off of the second one as you may still be able to travel with this one, and to travel with 2 would be much harder. According to the chart mine should go to 6 lbs or better but I know these little ones sometimes do stop growing at 6 or 7 mos. My teacup poodle is 3 lbs and quit growing at 6 mos. One just never knows. Just llove your baby and don't worry so much about the size. It is important they are healthy and love us as we love them. I have a 7 lb poodle that was suppose to be 3 lbs. I love him anyway and wouldn't dream of parting with him.

Wish you only the best

[xBUTTERCUPx]

I also think that price should not be based on the size of a pup. The smaller the pup the more care you have to put out and more health risks. I wasn't looking for a "TINY" yorkie and I got one. THe breeder was very honest, in my own opinions, and a very nice lady, and she also is my neighbor so she couldn't lie to me. Buttercup is now 5 months today and weighs 2.14lbs according to the vet last week.

[shadream]

that I got Charlie from and she said the female from the same parents is only
2 1/2 lbs. and the woman is upset cuz she wanted a dog a little bigger so she could hug it and not be afraid of breaking it. I got Charlie and I wanted him to be a bit smaller... hmmm a trade? NO WAY! We both love our babies no matter the size.

Just goes to show you it really is almost impossible for breeders to guarantee these littles ones wts at maturity.

[NIKITA & LILO]

Originally Posted by DazzlinYT

One thing to keep in mind, the weight charts and "doubling weight at 12 weeks" is ONLY a guideline. I have YET to have a dog mature to what the charts and the doubling said they would...both under and over.

Weight at maturity has so many factors associated with it. Some lines mature quicker than others, I've had dogs stop growing completely by 8 months, and one that continued growing til 18 months. The best way to "guestimate" the size of your pup at maturity IMHO is to look at the bone structure and size of the parents and grandparents, and any aunts and uncles you can, and their rate of maturity, and it will give you an IDEA. Especially small yorkies don't always come from small parents, and especially large ones don't always come from large parents. There are lots of factors all rolled into each puppy that gives that puppy it's own special size. One of my girls mother always produces a little one, a 7 lber, and usually a 4-5 lb in the middle, but behind her is a VERY large yorkie, and several very small ones, so unless your breeder is very consistent in one particular size, all of the parents and grandparents, great grand parents approximately the same size, then you kind of have a craps shoot on what size your pup is going to turn out. Look at bone structure for help with that.

I am sitting on two hopefuls right now, one is 2.75 lbs at 18 weeks, the other is 4.5 at 19 weeks. I'm PRAYING the 4.5 stops around 6.5 and the 2.75 gets to at least 4.5. (His brother and sister are both around 3.5 @ 18 weeks) Will this happen?? My crystal ball is broken right now..but I'll get back to you when they're a year old! lol

What do You mean by bone structure?
I have to choose between 3 girls in few weeks, and I don't know what specifics to look for in 8 weeks old puppy.
Any suggestions?