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bildio · 01-31-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sway Says

I'm confused as well.

My puppy is 4.6 pounds and he is 15 weeks old.

He was 2.6 pounds when I got him and he was 8 weeks old.

Now I'm not sure what to expect when he is full grown.

Can anyone help me.

I don't think I'm converting anything right. My major is English, not math.

Help?

2.6 lbs (41.6 oz) at 8 weeks is off the chart.
4.6 lbs (73.6 oz) at 15 weeks is off the chart too.

The maximum adult weight, on the chart, is 6 lbs, so he'll be over 6 lbs.

bildio · 01-31-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bildio

2.6 lbs (41.6 oz) at 8 weeks is off the chart.
4.6 lbs (73.6 oz) at 15 weeks is off the chart too.

The maximum adult weight, on the chart, is 6 lbs, so he'll be over 6 lbs.

Using the rule of thumb of 3 x weight at 8 weeks, & 2 x weight at 12 weeks yields 7.8 lbs based on weight at 8 weeks.

Sway Says · 01-31-2009, 02:59 PM

Aww man! The breeder said he'd be 5 pounds full grown.

Man that was a lie. Big time.

Nancy1999 · 01-31-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sway Says

Aww man! The breeder said he'd be 5 pounds full grown.

Man that was a lie. Big time.

So many say that, it's best to actually look at the parents, and not take the breeder's word for it. Breeders that are selling you a pet, instead of placing a pet in your home, think nothing of lying. The good news is there's more to love!

LuvBNaMom · 01-31-2009, 03:43 PM

Thanks for the clarification Bildio---that makes this Yorkie momma happier. If I follow your math, you multiply the number behind the decimal by 1.6 and then add that number to the number of ounces in the pounds (1lb=16oz, 2lb=32oz, etc.). Is that right?

So in my case Dipity was 1.7lbs. 1.6x7=11.2 add that to 16oz (her one pound) and get 27.2oz total. Then take that number to the chart.
Thanks SO much for pointing that out!!!!
Perhaps this will help someone else too. Blessings!

sheilacantoo · 01-31-2009, 03:50 PM

to me 6lbs or 7lbs is still in the toy family. up to 10lbs actually. I had a 2.5 female and she fell of the couch on the hard wood floor and it killed her. broke my heart. dont think i could do another small one. Abby ways between 5 and 6 most of the time and to me that is small enough.

bildio · 01-31-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvBNaMom

Thanks for the clarification Bildio---that makes this Yorkie momma happier. If I follow your math, you multiply the number behind the decimal by 1.6 and then add that number to the number of ounces in the pounds (1lb=16oz, 2lb=32oz, etc.). Is that right?

So in my case Dipity was 1.7lbs. 1.6x7=11.2 add that to 16oz (her one pound) and get 27.2oz total. Then take that number to the chart.
Thanks SO much for pointing that out!!!!
Perhaps this will help someone else too. Blessings!

Your math is correct, but you can just multiply 1.7 lbs x 16 oz/lb, i.e.,
1.7 x 16 = 27.2 oz

LuvBNaMom · 02-01-2009, 06:54 AM

Oooohhh! You're good!! Thanks for the challenge and help. Blessings.

Ashley V · 02-01-2009, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sway Says

I'm confused as well.

My puppy is 4.6 pounds and he is 15 weeks old.

He was 2.6 pounds when I got him and he was 8 weeks old.

Now I'm not sure what to expect when he is full grown.

Can anyone help me.

I don't think I'm converting anything right. My major is English, not math.

Help?

My Chip was 2.6 lbs at 7 weeks and now he's 6.5 lbs at 2 years old and has been that way since 6 months. Of course, its mainly an individual dog thing, but that may be helpful.

HallTx1203 · 02-01-2009, 07:44 AM

We have found that the chart was consistent in our case.....

In Barney's case- we were told he would be between 5-6 lbs...He stayed true to age chart sizing- He weighs 5 lbs 7 oz....Perfect

In Belle's case- We were more interested in what her parents looked like and their size....Having just lost a tiny- did not want that route again...Both her parents weighed exactly 7.5 lbs.....And Belle weighs in at 7.5 lbs....She looks perfect......

In Bevo's case- I knew this breeder and had followed several of her litters....Bevo is 16-17 weeks (i think)...I saw his pic the day he was born and knew he was going to be mine.....She warned me he was going to be on the smaller side....He weighs in at 1 lb 7 oz.....We "hope" he will make it 3.5 to 4lbs....

So the charts are working with us...But all I care about is their health....

Joyce

01-31-2009, 03:43 PM	#20
LuvBNaMom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 27	Thanks for the clarification Bildio---that makes this Yorkie momma happier. If I follow your math, you multiply the number behind the decimal by 1.6 and then add that number to the number of ounces in the pounds (1lb=16oz, 2lb=32oz, etc.). Is that right? So in my case Dipity was 1.7lbs. 1.6x7=11.2 add that to 16oz (her one pound) and get 27.2oz total. Then take that number to the chart. Thanks SO much for pointing that out!!!! Perhaps this will help someone else too. Blessings! Last edited by LuvBNaMom; 01-31-2009 at 03:47 PM.

01-31-2009, 03:50 PM	#21
sheilacantoo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: somewhere, OK. Posts: 56	small ones to me 6lbs or 7lbs is still in the toy family. up to 10lbs actually. I had a 2.5 female and she fell of the couch on the hard wood floor and it killed her. broke my heart. dont think i could do another small one. Abby ways between 5 and 6 most of the time and to me that is small enough.

02-01-2009, 07:44 AM	#25
HallTx1203 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CENTRAL TEXAS Posts: 1,867	We have found that the chart was consistent in our case..... In Barney's case- we were told he would be between 5-6 lbs...He stayed true to age chart sizing- He weighs 5 lbs 7 oz....Perfect In Belle's case- We were more interested in what her parents looked like and their size....Having just lost a tiny- did not want that route again...Both her parents weighed exactly 7.5 lbs.....And Belle weighs in at 7.5 lbs....She looks perfect...... In Bevo's case- I knew this breeder and had followed several of her litters....Bevo is 16-17 weeks (i think)...I saw his pic the day he was born and knew he was going to be mine.....She warned me he was going to be on the smaller side....He weighs in at 1 lb 7 oz.....We "hope" he will make it 3.5 to 4lbs.... So the charts are working with us...But all I care about is their health.... Joyce __________________ Joyce and Shelby

01-31-2009, 02:59 PM	#18
Sway Says Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 45	Aww man! The breeder said he'd be 5 pounds full grown. Man that was a lie. Big time.

02-01-2009, 06:54 AM	#23
LuvBNaMom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 27	Oooohhh! You're good!! Thanks for the challenge and help. Blessings.