How old is my Yorkie?

[OwnedByJezebel]

I would tend to trust the breeder.

Some disreputable breeders have been known to say that a puppy is OLDER than what it really is, just to make the buyer think that it will grow to be a very small adult. Like, say, telling the buyer that the 2 pound pup is 4 months old, when it is really 2 or 3 months old, so the buyer would naturally think that they are going to end up with a very small adult.

But I don't have any idea what she would have to gain by saying that the pup is younger than it's actual birth date.

[YorkieMom6]

Just wanted to welcome you to YT and tell you that he is just adorable!!

I am sure you will love it here

[jrsygal37]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Your pup looks exactly the age she stated. A chubby bit of a guy. His ears are still floppy, I suggest you take the hair off them completely to assist them in coming up.....His testicles not being down may be the reason for the pup not having his ears up. Also, being a bit larger than smaller Calcium is being used in other parts of his body. You may want to tape his ears to assist them in becoming erect. Goggle taping yorkie ears....losts of discriptive info.

His teeth, I have pups with Canine's that size. I have dogs that are completely done with their teething at 5 months and others at 7 months.

Testicles being underdeveloped and seated is normal in most yorkie males at a young age. I've had pups that the process is completed at 8 weeks of age and others that testicles didn't drop until they were 9 months of age.

I will say that this yorkie breed is very difficult to breed, some grow very rapidly and advance and others take a slower route.

I agree. You can easily see in the pictures that he is a pup.

[YorkieLove77]

I agree with everyone else now that I've seen his pics...he's definitely a pup. And boy is he cute! I love his floppy ears!

[Lorrainelola]

What a cute puppy. He looks just like my Alfie, who is 13 weeks today.

[tangoluv]

Thank you everyone! I sooooo much appreciate your thoughts and opinions! This is a great forum.

One more question...One of the questions brought up here is his molars??? He as one molar at the very back on all four sides?

Personally, I think he is more like 14 wks., but obviously, if he is older I would need to know. Neutering is my greatest concern.

He does act very puppy-like. Flat-out passed-out to hyper-biting mode then passes out again. He sleeps alot! - But what about the molars?

I need him to eat more. He was chubbier than he is now. When we got him he was 4 lbs., but now that he's lost some belly, I'm not sure. I asked the breeder if the food she gave me was in fact the food he was eating and still need to hear from her.

I have to read more too about the potty training w/ Yorkies. I keep him in our kitchen when I can't watch him, but unless I'm there coaching him he doesn't go on the pads. Even when I do coach him, he misses a lot too. Oh boy! This is more difficult that puppies I've had in the past! This, too, shall pass. LOL

Thank you again...God Bless!

[Lorrainelola]

Originally Posted by tangoluv

Thank you everyone! I sooooo much appreciate your thoughts and opinions! This is a great forum.

One more question...One of the questions brought up here is his molars??? He as one molar at the very back on all four sides?

Personally, I think he is more like 14 wks., but obviously, if he is older I would need to know. Neutering is my greatest concern.

He does act very puppy-like. Flat-out passed-out to hyper-biting mode then passes out again. He sleeps alot! - But what about the molars?

I need him to eat more. He was chubbier than he is now. When we got him he was 4 lbs., but now that he's lost some belly, I'm not sure. I asked the breeder if the food she gave me was in fact the food he was eating and still need to hear from her.

I have to read more too about the potty training w/ Yorkies. I keep him in our kitchen when I can't watch him, but unless I'm there coaching him he doesn't go on the pads. Even when I do coach him, he misses a lot too. Oh boy! This is more difficult that puppies I've had in the past! This, too, shall pass. LOL

Thank you again...God Bless!

Good luck, they are so rewarding. I am just so smitten with my yorkie ans although we have only had him 3 weeks, it feels like we have always had him. We took him to pets at home (big pet shop chain in UK) and so many people wanted to snuggle him, he didn't leave my arms though.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by tangoluv

Thank you everyone! I sooooo much appreciate your thoughts and opinions! This is a great forum.

One more question...One of the questions brought up here is his molars??? He as one molar at the very back on all four sides?

Personally, I think he is more like 14 wks., but obviously, if he is older I would need to know. Neutering is my greatest concern.

He does act very puppy-like. Flat-out passed-out to hyper-biting mode then passes out again. He sleeps alot! - But what about the molars?

I need him to eat more. He was chubbier than he is now. When we got him he was 4 lbs., but now that he's lost some belly, I'm not sure. I asked the breeder if the food she gave me was in fact the food he was eating and still need to hear from her.

I have to read more too about the potty training w/ Yorkies. I keep him in our kitchen when I can't watch him, but unless I'm there coaching him he doesn't go on the pads. Even when I do coach him, he misses a lot too. Oh boy! This is more difficult that puppies I've had in the past! This, too, shall pass. LOL

Thank you again...God Bless!

Puppies do sleep alot, not to worry.

Don't worry, he's now more active and losing that baby fat........remember how small he really is......and how small his tummy is, as long as he's eating, that's good news. The food your breeder sent home with you is more than likely the food he was on.....if it wasn't, your new pup would be having major diarreah from the food change. If you plan to make food changes, do so very slowly, yorkie digestive tracts are their downfall.

Your pup is young.....don't expect miracles....but, do keep him confined until he gets it......My pups go home piddle pad trained, but when they are moved to a new location they need to be retrained where their toilet is.

As far as nuetering him, the decision is yours and your vets. Your vet making sure that he checks his growth platelets before nuetering.

[smartpuppiepets]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Your pup looks exactly the age she stated. A chubby bit of a guy. His ears are still floppy, I suggest you take the hair off them completely to assist them in coming up.....His testicles not being down may be the reason for the pup not having his ears up. Also, being a bit larger than smaller Calcium is being used in other parts of his body. You may want to tape his ears to assist them in becoming erect. Goggle taping yorkie ears....losts of discriptive info.

His teeth, I have pups with Canine's that size. I have dogs that are completely done with their teething at 5 months and others at 7 months.

Testicles being underdeveloped and seated is normal in most yorkie males at a young age. I've had pups that the process is completed at 8 weeks of age and others that testicles didn't drop until they were 9 months of age.

I will say that this yorkie breed is very difficult to breed, some grow very rapidly and advance and others take a slower route.

Thanks Mardelin!

You always seem to have your ways to express your valuable knowledge about this breed and educate people about them!
This is one of the biggest babies we've ever had ! "chubby bit of a guy for good !!!! " ... but we love him anyways....
i am still puzzled by this ladies vet trying to convince her he is older than he is. As someone else here mentioned:"But I don't have any idea what she would have to gain by saying that the pup is younger than it's actual birth date."?

I referred her to come into YT and learn a study and ask for advice on the breed that is new for her and i am so glad i did it ! I am sure she will find reliable advice here ! i am glad that she was welcomed into this community and can share , learn and make friends with other yorkie owners.

I told her i am available any time to help with any questions but once anything like this arrives it is very good to have other people to confirm some things i said just to let her be assured .

She mentioned here about her vet. She is from my state but a totally different area. I hope she will find advice on that too.

Anyways , Thanks a lot , as always !
XOXO

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by smartpuppiepets

Thanks Mardelin!

You always seem to have your ways to express your valuable knowledge about this breed and educate people about them!
This is one of the biggest babies we've ever had ! "chubby bit of a guy for good !!!! " ... but we love him anyways....
i am still puzzled by this ladies vet trying to convince her he is older than he is. As someone else here mentioned:"But I don't have any idea what she would have to gain by saying that the pup is younger than it's actual birth date."?

I referred her to come into YT and learn a study and ask for advice on the breed that is new for her and i am so glad i did it ! I am sure she will find reliable advice here ! i am glad that she was welcomed into this community and can share , learn and make friends with other yorkie owners.

I told her i am available any time to help with any questions but once anything like this arrives it is very good to have other people to confirm some things i said just to let her be assured .

She mentioned here about her vet. She is from my state but a totally different area. I hope she will find advice on that too.

Anyways , Thanks a lot , as always !
XOXO

The size of the pup has no concern for me....since my line produces big pups that grow up front and then stop. Although, I have girl pup right now that is absolutely scarying me......At this point I may have a 35 cup coffee maker. Her mother and father are on the average size of the spectrum. Mom 5 1/2 pounds dad 6 pounds, should weigh 4 1/2 to 5......but, I keep him a bit heavier since he goes off food when a girl is in Season. So, you never can tell what they are going to produce.

I do know that new puppy owners do tend to get a bit anxious and need reassurance, very normal.......

I did suggest she shave the pups hears all the way down on both sides and tape them Cookie Rogan's web site has some great illustration on how to.

[smartpuppiepets]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

The size of the pup has no concern for me....since my line produces big pups that grow up front and then stop. Although, I have girl pup right now that is absolutely scarying me......At this point I may have a 35 cup coffee maker. Her mother and father are on the average size of the spectrum. Mom 5 1/2 pounds dad 6 pounds, should weigh 4 1/2 to 5......but, I keep him a bit heavier since he goes off food when a girl is in Season. So, you never can tell what they are going to produce.

I do know that new puppy owners do tend to get a bit anxious and need reassurance, very normal.......

I did suggest she shave the pups hears all the way down on both sides and tape them Cookie Rogan's web site has some great illustration on how to.

Thanks again Mardelin !
Your recommendations and in puts were exactly like i had already given to her.
As we all have many firsts with yorkies this is the first time i hear a vet say that about a puppy age...
But they are a very nice family and will get the hang of it !
I also recommended her do the tape on the ears, i have a picture of him with ears up just days before she picked him up, but his sister became an expert on removing my tape,,,, and as she mentioned i had a long day so i forgot to show it to her while they were here.

Same happens to my boy, when he breeds he loses weight ! Do not want to eat ... just lovin.....

Thanks again !
XOXO

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by smartpuppiepets

Thanks again Mardelin !
Your recommendations and in puts were exactly like i had already given to her.
As we all have many firsts with yorkies this is the first time i hear a vet say that about a puppy age...
But they are a very nice family and will get the hang of it !
I also recommended her do the tape on the ears, i have a picture of him with ears up just days before she picked him up, but his sister became an expert on removing my tape,,,, and as she mentioned i had a long day so i forgot to show it to her while they were here.

Same happens to my boy, when he breeds he loses weight ! Do not want to eat ... just lovin.....

Thanks again !
XOXO

You know some vets are just general practictioners and do not specialize in Toys or in yorkies. Therefore not understanding breed specific.....

I know my kids drag each other around by the tape between their ears.......sometimes they get a bit over zealous and you'll hear squeeling. Until those testicles are down and teething has stopped, ears are just going to have to be shaved and tapped. 5 days tapped 2 days down.

[Gingergirlsmom]

I just have to say that he is one cute, cute, cute puppy! I love the belly pic! Hmmmm, kinda makes me want a baby around here.

I'll leave the answers to your other questions to the experts, they are taking good care of you.

[smartpuppiepets]

Originally Posted by mardelin

you know some vets are just general practictioners and do not specialize in toys or in yorkies. Therefore not understanding breed specific.....

I know my kids drag each other around by the tape between their ears.......sometimes they get a bit over zealous and you'll hear squeeling. Until those testicles are down and teething has stopped, ears are just going to have to be shaved and tapped. 5 days tapped 2 days down.

This is his face with ears up just before she picked him up.

She will have some decisions to make about her vet . But i am far away and will not put my nose into it as i know very little about her area.

XOXO

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by smartpuppiepets

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This is his face with ears up just before she picked him up.

She will have some decisions to make about her vet . But i am far away and will not put my nose into it as i know very little about her area.

XOXO

Yes, but you are her breeder. I know that my new families always come to me first for help. It's a relationship that will go on for the rest of that puppy's life........They should have complete faith and trust in you.