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MauiGirl · 03-11-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

If you don't want a dog that big - there's plenty of hampsters out there who fit the size range you seem to want....no offense but your comment is just wrong. HEALTH should come first.

OMG, V that is right on! I love the way you put things, your down to earth way of saying things is very refreshing!

Sarahleigh112 · 03-11-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

If you don't want a dog that big - there's plenty of hampsters out there who fit the size range you seem to want....no offense but your comment is just wrong. HEALTH should come first.

joeyandtanksmom · 03-11-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NatNatt

Yorkie Junkie,

stop trying to cause problems with me. This was ONLY a question. Please answer my question and stay on topic. I just wanted to know if the charts are correct or not or if you can even determine the adult weight at that age.

natnatt -
to answer your question, those charts are estimates. Theres absolutely no guarantee as to the size of your little one.

Now to my opinion - I have a 5.5 lb and a 4 lb yorkie - they're both VERY healthy, and they're still VERY small...a lot of people don't think they're full grown yet, in fact. I wish you the best of luck

jenn1381 · 03-11-2010, 06:14 PM

When I went to pick up Oliver from his foster family, I knew he was over 9lbs. I wanted a larger one, 7 pounds or under seemed too small for me. I quickly realized when I saw him that 9.4 pounds is small, too! He's now filled out to nearly 11 pounds, and I LOVE it. When I began the search for another Yorkie, I asked how much the puppies currently weigh... when the breeders asked why I asked, I would say, because I am hoping to get one that will be close to Oliver in weight, but that I understand there are no guarantees and the dog will be loved regardless. The breeders ALL were shocked that I was asking because I wanted a larger yorkie, everyone wants tiny's.

My puppy is over 3 pounds at 8 weeks. I'm hoping she hits 4 pounds before I bring her home at 12 weeks. If she happens to never hit 4 pounds.. I will love her just the same.

You should love your puppy because he's your puppy. If you don't not want a 5 pound dog, then you have no business getting a puppy, IMHO. Get a full grown dog. You can never be sure how big or small they will be. From what I've read this puppies life is already in grave danger. If it happens to survive and grow and thrive, how awful would it be for it to be abandoned because it grew too large. It's already lost it's mom and will be missing out on many life lessons from being with its pack.

These dogs never care if we gain weight (thank goodness, lol), so why should we care if they do. Unconditional love should go both ways. Oliver and I love each other despite our faults.

busterbrown1 · 03-11-2010, 08:12 PM

Ihave read several of the posts started by this user. I'm wondering if she is really serious or if she she is just trying to get attention. We have a dog who is a little under 5 lbs and we WISH he would gain a little more weight! You have to worry about them every minute of the day! If you drop an advil, or a rolaid, or a GRAPE! You have to worry about people accidentally stepping on them or sitting on them or about them jumping off of the furniture! How could ANYONE wish to have a dog 3 lbs? The health risks to these babies are just HUGE!! Please educate yourself if you are serious! We love our little baby and we wouldn't trade him for the world but, he is fragile and has to be treated that way. They have tons of health issues because they were not meant to be this tiny. People breed them tiny to make money off of uneducated people that want a toy not a dog!

ChantalB · 03-11-2010, 10:23 PM

Natnatt

So you are getting the puppy to young because the mom past away and the bad breeder...

So how do you explain that the puppy will be shipped to you on your birthday! March the 16!!!

Coincidence?

I am soooooooooo NOT impress!!!

joeyandtanksmom · 03-11-2010, 10:53 PM

I think the OP may have left this one, simply because she saw all the outrage at her comment...I too am beginning to think it's for attention...or perhaps she came into this thinking one thing and doesn't want to admit that she's learned, and is going to take the tiny, too young pup anyways? hmm...I totally agree though, I don't think I would like to ever go smaller than my little 4 lb Tank.

yorkielover916 · 03-11-2010, 11:20 PM

I got my JoJo at 9weeks he weighed 3.2lbs when I took him to the vet ... I was surprised...but I am glad now that he will be on the larger side of the spectrum b/c of my 5 yr old daughter... he is now 13wks and I havent weighed him yet but even now he is small... I don't think I could picture my self w/ a smaller dog... he is just perfect, and no matter how large he gets I will still love him, and I know my kids and even my husband (who got him for me, but really didn't want another dog) will love him. 5 lbs isn't that big if you really think about it. my mini dachshund is 11lbs and she is small... I cant carry her in a bag but she is small...

vbayne · 03-12-2010, 07:16 PM

I think NatNat is a nutnut. She is right now sitting back, sipping her coke, popping her gum, and smiling at all the uproar.

jsum0528 · 03-12-2010, 07:42 PM

Yikes my puppy is only 13oz at 4 weeks...I think its too small...hopefully he overshoots that chart's predictions, cross your fingers!!!

capt_noonie · 03-12-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vbayne

I think NatNat is a nutnut. She is right now sitting back, sipping her coke, popping her gum, and smiling at all the uproar.

I agree. and maybe she will share with all her high school friends on myspace or twitter.

MaddiesMommie · 03-12-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

I agree. and maybe she will share with all her high school friends on myspace or twitter.

DvlshAngel985 · 03-12-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

I agree. and maybe she will share with all her high school friends on myspace or twitter.

Oh Priscilla, you're showing your age. Myspace is soooo 3 years ago.

luvfla · 03-13-2010, 06:03 AM

Ooooo...Priscilla....I THOUGHT you were cool....but eeekkk...MySpace? Really?

NatNatt · 03-13-2010, 06:09 AM

I will love him no matter how big he get even if he get bigger than I expected.

LOL my birthday is not March 16th LOL where in the heck u get that from?? My birthday is in feb!! LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLl you all crack me up!! Some of you are just some funny people around here and it just makes me laugh.

If I need a good laugh i just need to come to YT....LOL LOL

03-11-2010, 06:14 PM	#64
jenn1381 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 427	When I went to pick up Oliver from his foster family, I knew he was over 9lbs. I wanted a larger one, 7 pounds or under seemed too small for me. I quickly realized when I saw him that 9.4 pounds is small, too! He's now filled out to nearly 11 pounds, and I LOVE it. When I began the search for another Yorkie, I asked how much the puppies currently weigh... when the breeders asked why I asked, I would say, because I am hoping to get one that will be close to Oliver in weight, but that I understand there are no guarantees and the dog will be loved regardless. The breeders ALL were shocked that I was asking because I wanted a larger yorkie, everyone wants tiny's. My puppy is over 3 pounds at 8 weeks. I'm hoping she hits 4 pounds before I bring her home at 12 weeks. If she happens to never hit 4 pounds.. I will love her just the same. You should love your puppy because he's your puppy. If you don't not want a 5 pound dog, then you have no business getting a puppy, IMHO. Get a full grown dog. You can never be sure how big or small they will be. From what I've read this puppies life is already in grave danger. If it happens to survive and grow and thrive, how awful would it be for it to be abandoned because it grew too large. It's already lost it's mom and will be missing out on many life lessons from being with its pack. These dogs never care if we gain weight (thank goodness, lol), so why should we care if they do. Unconditional love should go both ways. Oliver and I love each other despite our faults. __________________ Oliver & Mya are my Last edited by jenn1381; 03-11-2010 at 06:15 PM.

03-11-2010, 10:53 PM	#67
joeyandtanksmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kuna,ID,USA Posts: 557	I think the OP may have left this one, simply because she saw all the outrage at her comment...I too am beginning to think it's for attention...or perhaps she came into this thinking one thing and doesn't want to admit that she's learned, and is going to take the tiny, too young pup anyways? hmm...I totally agree though, I don't think I would like to ever go smaller than my little 4 lb Tank. __________________ Sandy: Joey & Tank's Mom Jackson Ryan

03-11-2010, 11:20 PM	#68
yorkielover916 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX, USA Posts: 238 Blog Entries: 1	I got my JoJo at 9weeks he weighed 3.2lbs when I took him to the vet ... I was surprised...but I am glad now that he will be on the larger side of the spectrum b/c of my 5 yr old daughter... he is now 13wks and I havent weighed him yet but even now he is small... I don't think I could picture my self w/ a smaller dog... he is just perfect, and no matter how large he gets I will still love him, and I know my kids and even my husband (who got him for me, but really didn't want another dog) will love him. 5 lbs isn't that big if you really think about it. my mini dachshund is 11lbs and she is small... I cant carry her in a bag but she is small... __________________ Carla & Jasper R.I.P. JoJo

03-12-2010, 07:16 PM	#69
vbayne YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga Posts: 304 Blog Entries: 1	I think NatNat is a nutnut. She is right now sitting back, sipping her coke, popping her gum, and smiling at all the uproar. __________________ Vicki Gabby & Tyler BJ I miss you 1993-2009

03-13-2010, 06:03 AM	#74
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	Ooooo...Priscilla....I THOUGHT you were cool....but eeekkk...MySpace? Really? __________________ Elizabeth - mommy to...Keegan & Sweet Sophie RIP Duncan (the cat who wanted to be a dog) & Clarence

03-11-2010, 08:12 PM	#65
busterbrown1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bernie MO USA Posts: 153	Ihave read several of the posts started by this user. I'm wondering if she is really serious or if she she is just trying to get attention. We have a dog who is a little under 5 lbs and we WISH he would gain a little more weight! You have to worry about them every minute of the day! If you drop an advil, or a rolaid, or a GRAPE! You have to worry about people accidentally stepping on them or sitting on them or about them jumping off of the furniture! How could ANYONE wish to have a dog 3 lbs? The health risks to these babies are just HUGE!! Please educate yourself if you are serious! We love our little baby and we wouldn't trade him for the world but, he is fragile and has to be treated that way. They have tons of health issues because they were not meant to be this tiny. People breed them tiny to make money off of uneducated people that want a toy not a dog!

03-11-2010, 10:23 PM	#66
ChantalB Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,042	Natnatt So you are getting the puppy to young because the mom past away and the bad breeder... So how do you explain that the puppy will be shipped to you on your birthday! March the 16!!! Coincidence? I am soooooooooo NOT impress!!!

03-12-2010, 07:42 PM	#70
jsum0528 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 14	Yikes my puppy is only 13oz at 4 weeks...I think its too small...hopefully he overshoots that chart's predictions, cross your fingers!!!

03-13-2010, 06:09 AM	#75
NatNatt Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: FL Posts: 201	I will love him no matter how big he get even if he get bigger than I expected. LOL my birthday is not March 16th LOL where in the heck u get that from?? My birthday is in feb!! LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLl you all crack me up!! Some of you are just some funny people around here and it just makes me laugh. If I need a good laugh i just need to come to YT....LOL LOL