Just how big can a Yorkie get?

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by ECasey08

I am in a similar position. I've just recieved what I was told is around a 2 year old male Yorkie. But he's close to 17 pounds. Any suggestions???

Welcome to YT. That's a big boy! You might want to start a new thread as this one is pretty old. A new thread will get more attention and more opinions. I'm interested in hearing your story. Go here and click NEW THREAD General Yorkshire Terrier Discussion - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community

[cowgirlc]

My Gizmo is a 10 pound couch potato, he likes nothing better than stretching out on the arm of the sofa or in the reclyner with me to take a nap.

[parrotpep]

My Mylee was 4 lbs at 7 weeks.
She is now 2 1/2 yrs old and weighs 16lbs.
I take her for walks, let her outside alone (we have an 'DogWatch' fence) and
we love her dearly. I originally wanted a 4-5 lb yorkie, Now Im glad I got
the bigger 'teapot' size! Enjoy your baby, no matter how big she becomes!!

[Denzilla]

Toby is almost 3 yrs old (Oct. 27th) and weighs 9 1/2 lbs.

[CrystalRoses315]

Wow, my BB at 4 months is 7.3 lbs and vet said that it will double, which is ok BUT every chart I searched online dint go over 7 lb so I bought bunch of outfits and he has already out grown them All!

[bjh]

Originally Posted by weddpix2

Just how big can a yorkie get? I was told by the breeder that my puppy's daddy was 6.5 lbs and her mommy was 9 lbs. The breeder told me my puppy would be around 6-8 lbs. She just turned 6 months old today and she weighs 7lbs. Anyone out there that can tell me if they had a puppy like this? I love her and wouldn't trade her for anything but I am thinking she will weigh 12 lbs by the time she is full grown. What do you think?

Yorkies come in all sizes. I have heard of some being over 20 lbs. Just because the parents are small does not mean their offspring will be small. I have had pups that were all out of the same litter, with parents around 7 lbs, that would range in size from 5 lbs to 12 lbs. It is all about genetics. The original yorkies were bigger in size than they are today. Many breeders have bred them down in size by inbreeding and line breeding. Some of the older lines are still around and because of that some bigger yorkies are still being produced. All yorkies are lovable regardless of size.

[chestermama]

chester is 10 just more to love and cuddle with

[LunarBerry]

I've grown up with two 10-12 lb yorkies and my current baby girl is supposedly to be around the 5-8 lb range as an adult, give or take. As long as they aren't overweight or underweight for their body structure, I'd say it's all goood XD

[dawn27]

#12 that is nothing compared to my sweet baby girls Brandi who was #20 at her heaviest and yes she was a full blooded Yorkie.

[matese]

My past lil girl was 17 Lbs of pure love. My 3 y/o adopted boy is 12 Lbs. I have had yorkies weighing 10 to 13 Lbs.

[Batgirl38]

Originally Posted by weddpix2

Just how big can a yorkie get? I was told by the breeder that my puppy's daddy was 6.5 lbs and her mommy was 9 lbs. The breeder told me my puppy would be around 6-8 lbs. She just turned 6 months old today and she weighs 7lbs. Anyone out there that can tell me if they had a puppy like this? I love her and wouldn't trade her for anything but I am thinking she will weigh 12 lbs by the time she is full grown. What do you think?

Went to the vet last week and my Yorkie weighs in at 8.2lbs at just 6 months. My breeder told me she wouldn't be no more than 5lbs, plus she was the runt on the litter...guess she showed them.

[bjh]

Originally Posted by CrystalRoses315

Wow, my BB at 4 months is 7.3 lbs and vet said that it will double, which is ok BUT every chart I searched online dint go over 7 lb so I bought bunch of outfits and he has already out grown them All!

I just realized this thread is about 3 years old that you posted on. I just want to welcome you to YorkieTalk since I noticed you are new to this forum. I know that some of the weight charts stop at 7 lbs. Here is a weight chart that I like to use that is simple to use and it is fairly accurate.
Looking for a Puppy Weight Chart?
Most like your baby will top at around 12 lbs. Many members on YT have the larger yorkies. I love all sizes of yorkies.