My Bailey is 2.3 lbs!!

[Darlene68]

Bailey was weighed at the vet today and he is 2lbs 3 ounces at 17 weeks and I am so happy!! I am a nervous wreck when he is around other people or my bf`s dogs for fear of him getting trampled! I hope he gets to be at least 5 lbs..why people want itsy bitsy doggies I will never know it is stressful when they are super tiny!

[Sweet Apple]

I, totally, agree w/u about wanting one a little sturdier! Apple was 2 lbs. no ounces at 11 1/2 weeks old, and slated to be about 4 - 4 1/2 lbs. at maturity...At her 9 month check up, she was 4 lbs. 14 ounces, and I couldn't be more pleased...I'm sure at her 10 month "weigh-in", she'll be 5 lbs., and I think that would be perfect...I'm so glad your little Bailey is putting on weigh, nicely...I think good food, good love, and good care has lots to do w/our little ones growing up to be all they can be!

[Darlene68]

Originally Posted by Sweet Apple

I, totally, agree w/u about wanting one a little sturdier! Apple was 2 lbs. no ounces at 11 1/2 weeks old, and slated to be about 4 - 4 1/2 lbs. at maturity...At her 9 month check up, she was 4 lbs. 14 ounces, and I couldn't be more pleased...I'm sure at her 10 month "weigh-in", she'll be 5 lbs., and I think that would be perfect...I'm so glad your little Bailey is putting on weigh, nicely...I think good food, good love, and good care has lots to do w/our little ones growing up to be all they can be!

Yes, At least 5 lbs, I would feel more at ease! Do you know when they stop growing, is it a year?..love the name Apple btw, so cute!

[justamom03]

Their bone structure generally stops growing at 6 months old

[Darlene68]

Originally Posted by justamom03

Their bone structure generally stops growing at 6 months old

That young, wow, I didn`t realize! Thanks for the info

[lexipoo]

I agree, I was so happy when Lexi reached 4 lbs and she is now a little over 9 months. She is so sturdy and can hold her own. She still is little but she seems to be able to deal with the little things better and bounce back quickly
Hugs Cheryl & Lexi

[Darlene68]

Originally Posted by lexipoo

I agree, I was so happy when Lexi reached 4 lbs and she is now a little over 9 months. She is so sturdy and can hold her own. She still is little but she seems to be able to deal with the little things better and bounce back quickly
Hugs Cheryl & Lexi

I think my problem with Bailey is that he is a little dare devil and must think he is as tough as a larger dog, he tries to climb things and then jump off them too, I`m always on guard I think he has actually given me a few grey hairs!! It`s good your Lexi has reached the 4lb mark

[LilMissy]

Sounds like a good vet check-up

I'm reallllly hoping Missy will make it to 4 lbs, but I'm starting to lose hope. She's 11 months old now. It IS stressful having such a little Yorkie.

[Darlene68]

Originally Posted by LilMissy

Sounds like a good vet check-up

I'm reallllly hoping Missy will make it to 4 lbs, but I'm starting to lose hope. She's 11 months old now. It IS stressful having such a little Yorkie.

It is!! How much does Missy weigh?

[Sweet Apple]

Originally Posted by Darlene68

Yes, At least 5 lbs, I would feel more at ease! Do you know when they stop growing, is it a year?..love the name Apple btw, so cute!

Some say they are about finished growing in bone structure about 8 months and then fill out a little 'till about a year...Apple had a little growth spurt and weight gain between 8 and 9 months...Thank-you for the compliment on her name...I tried to call her lots of names, but her face reminded me of a golden apple, when she became my girl, and I couldn't call her anything else

[LilMissy]

Originally Posted by Darlene68

It is!! How much does Missy weigh?

For the last couple of months she's fluctuated between 3 lbs 10 or 12 ozs. She'll go up to 3lb 12 ozs and I'll think *great, she's on her way up* and then she'll drop down a couple of ozs again. Ah well...what can ya do!

[Darlene68]

Originally Posted by LilMissy

For the last couple of months she's fluctuated between 3 lbs 10 or 12 ozs. She'll go up to 3lb 12 ozs and I'll think *great, she's on her way up* and then she'll drop down a couple of ozs again. Ah well...what can ya do!

Well, she's almost a 4 pounder, and a super cute one too

[rebeccag]

I agree, small = scarey! I didn't want a little bitty one for many reasons...maybe not as big as mine but that's okay...better big than little in my house because of my kids and enormous hubby...lol!

[Darlene68]

Originally Posted by rebeccag

I agree, small = scarey! I didn't want a little bitty one for many reasons...maybe not as big as mine but that's okay...better big than little in my house because of my kids and enormous hubby...lol!

Yup! Other bigger dogs around Bailey scare me to death as well, Bailey is right in the faces of my bf's 2 dogs, one of them is quite a bit bigger and likes to play, so I have to be very careful with my fearless little guy!

[charly]

Originally Posted by Darlene68

Bailey was weighed at the vet today and he is 2lbs 3 ounces at 17 weeks and I am so happy!! I am a nervous wreck when he is around other people or my bf`s dogs for fear of him getting trampled! I hope he gets to be at least 5 lbs..why people want itsy bitsy doggies I will never know it is stressful when they are super tiny!

I agee, Rockie is 4 1/2 and that small to me, because he is so fragile. You always have to be careful where you walk. Rockie is always underfoot.