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Can a Yorkie be 18 pounds? I just got a yorkie for my Mother-in-law...it has papers...I believe through CKC. Anyhow. When it was 13-14 weeks old, it was 6 and 1/2 pounds. Her vet said this yorkie could get to 18 pounds! Is this true? If so, she cannot handle the weight and is going to find a new home for it. In all of the sites I have visited, it looks like that is not possible except in the past in the 1800's. Help. thanks! Lauriea |
it's possible! |
They can be 18 lbs. I've seen even larger. There are some big boys & girls here on YT. Just don't plan to show a Yorkie that large. I'm sure people have opinions about not breeding a Yorkie that large too. |
I am pretty sure a yorkie can get that large...Sammi tips the scales @ 13lbs and she is 20 months old :) |
I think it would be considered a Silky. |
They can get up to 18lbs....although I doubt that he/she will be that big but probably aroun 13-14lbs..I would think because they say double the weight at 12 weeks. |
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p.s.~Rex was 6lbs at around 10-12 weeks..your baby will most likely end up at 10-13bs |
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It's sad to see a puppy given away just because it is not the right size. The weight it was at the time it was brought home would have given you some idea that it was not going to be a small yorkie. The shelters have seen many yorkies that weren't the right size. :( Muffin was about 12 lbs and I could hold her in one arm easily. |
oo i didnt see that she was going to give him away! poor baby. please try to get her to reconsinder. whats the problem with a little bigger like 10lbs?? they are still small enough for a carrier and big enough so they are more "sturdy" and harder to hurt themselves severly. pleasse please try to get her to reconsider. |
I really would hate for the puppy to have to go just because of its size. Several people on YT have larger yorkies, and they are just adorable. I bet if you asked them, they would tell you that the larger ones are sometimes better, because they don't have some of the problems that the smaller ones do. I am really at a loss for words.................when you get a pet, it should be a life time commitment. |
size I would guess around 12 to 14 pounds. Some breeders breed from larger stock and get oversized in the line. I do understand having a problem caring for a larger Yorkie if you are older. I have several elderly friends who do not have the strength to pick up a ten pound,let alone 18 pound dog of any breed. Having a 4 or 5 pounder makes it easier for them. Do the Yorkie a favor and find a home where he will be happy and size is not important. |
Although I am positive your yorkie is going to be on the larger side, I think vets always over estimate. You shouldn't get rid of him because of his size though! |
Now that I reread your post more carefully, I notice that the dog belongs to your mother in law who may not be able to handle a heavy dog... I guess it makes sense that a smaller yorkie would be better for her... I hope everything works out! |
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On a personal note: I don't care if my dogs weigh 2 lbs or 800 lbs! They're my babies and there's NO way I'd ever get rid of them. They're stuck with me for life! :p |
I agree Jennifer. My girl was around that size at 12 weeks and she weighs like 11-12lbs now. I love her death. I love the fact that she's bigger. She's sturdier than most and I love her. I'm sorry your mother-in-law can't keep a bigger sized one and I would take the puppy in a heartbeat if you were closer. |
Yep... bigee here.... Bailey is 13 pounds and he is 14 months old... but he hasn't changed in months so, I think hes done growing. |
I bet your mother-in-law's baby will be 12lbs tops. |
doggie size I am sooo happy to read about large Yorkies, I thought mine was a fluke. Misty is 7 mos and 9.5 lbs and I thought she was HUGE. I wouldn't trade her for a little one ever. It's much easier to play w/ her w/o worring about hurting her, plus I have a 15 lb cat so they can play safely also. 18lbs DOES seem a little drastic however. I agree 14lbs TOPS! I hope you Mom in law can keep the puppy. She will be very happy. But if she can't I am sure will find alot of people that will take the puppy and give it a good home. Good luck |
Stomper is 14 pounds! Just took him to the vet. He has papers too. He looks JUST like a yorkie but HHHHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEE! :) Stomper was 3.3 pounds at 8 weeks. That might help you determine how big that little guy will be. Maybe I should say big guy! Sure hope he can find a home. Where do the dog live that she wants to get rid of? I'm in CA!!!! |
toby tips the scales around 14 lbs too........... he is really much smaller looking than his weight would suggest, maybe he is made of brick :rolleyes: |
Some puppies put on a lot of weight early, that's what Chloe did. I forget exactly how much she put on but I remember thinking at that rate, when she turned one year old she'd be 20 lbs. She is 7lbs and a great dog. |
Chopper is 13 pounds and I would not have it any other way. He seems to be stronger and healthier than the smaller ones I have seen but, he is the first yorkie I have ever had. |
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brownie is all yorkie and all 20 pounds of him is a big teddy bear !! |
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My Yorkie is 19lbs! 🐶 Hello, this is my first time on yorkie talk, so hello to all yorkie owners! My yorkie bailey is 3 years old and is 19lbs. I got him from a breeder, I went to their house and even met the parents of my baby. The mother was 6lbs and the father was 8lbs, and my baby is 19! I got him at 10 weeks old and he was 4 1/2lbs. I noticed he was getting bigger and bigger, (I could see more and more of his head when he stood at the foot of my bed :D) so when I took him to the vet, she said some yorkies are larger because they show more dominant features of their ancestral line. He's purebred 100% Yorkshire terrier, no silkie or any other mix. I have papers and like I said I met the parents. He is my baby and I enjoy his size because he's more fun to pay around with and they say larger yorkies have a longer life span because their organs aren't as tiny. I haven't had any dental problems, I give him dental stick daily, and he has been 100% healthy since I got him. I have also met people, his groomer for example, who have yorkies 20+ lbs. so long story short, yorkies can be 18+ pounds and be healthy and happy and be purebred as a yorkie who's 6lbs. |
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My baby Ellie is 14 pounds...more to love! :) |
Our bella is 12 lbs ! We call her our porky yorkie ! |
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