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I have 2 yorkies and they are both 15 lbs. They are half brother and sister. I did have a 3 lb yorkie in the past and I must say that I prefer my larger ones. My smaller yorkie was fearful of everything and especially small children. I don't have that with my 2 yorkies now. I Love both of them more than anything in this world. |
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When did most of your Yorkies quit growing? Do they typically quit gaining weight at 6 months? |
2 Attachment(s) Yorkies come in all shapes & sizes...just like humans. If you do your research on this breed, you will discover that in the 1800's it was actually more common for a Yorkshire Terrier to weigh between 7-14 lbs and were used to hunt vermin.:animal36 Here is what a tiny Yorkie puppy can grow to be...nearly 13 pounds from being about 2 pounds at 9 weeks old... |
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OP: I know I have had puppies that stop growing after 6 months. I have had some gain a pound after a year old. There is no way to guarantee weight. Just have to wait and see. |
Bubba and Sissy each weigh 11 lbs. I'd love them even if they were 110 lbs:D They have a way of worming themselves into your heart. |
Freddy is 13 weeks and already 6 lbs. I couldn't believe it when the vet put him on the scale and said: 6lbs! His mom is 7 lbs and his dad is 4lbs. Let's wait and see how much he is going to gain in the future. |
My girl Sophie was just under 2 lbs at 8 weeks. She's just shy of 2 years old and weighs approx. 10 lbs. Like everyone has said....you just never know for sure. |
None of mine have stopped growing! hahaha! My Mia was 1.10 at 10 weeks - she's 6-7pd at 4 yrs old My Max was 3+pds at 13 weeks - he's 11-12pds at 3 yrsold My Moe was 8.12 when we picked him up 3 weeks ago and is already up to 8.88pds Maybe it's something in the water here :grin2::grin2::grin2: Max & Moe came from a long time breeder who knows her lines - and I saw their parents - they were totally standard. There's always going to be a small/lg one out of the litter - go figure :D |
When I bought Bailey at 4 mos. he was 4 lbs. and the bigest of the litter. I was hoping for 6-7 lbs. I don't want the dog too delicate. He is 10 mos. old and 5.4 lbs. Not what I expected. Better a little bigger than too small. He already fell off the bed and was injured. He now sleeps in a crate. Just like kids, we get what we get and love them forever. |
When I brought Fynn home at 10 weeks, he weighed 1.2lbs. At 13 weeks, he weighed 2.7lbs. He's a little monster! :P Love him to death, though. I like that he's getting bigger. It makes him easier to see so I don't smoosh him! |
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If you read my post carefully, that's exactly what I say, that papers don't guarantee what a puppy will look like as an adult. A puppy with AKC papers can be pretty far from the standard as an adult if the breeder is a puppy mill or backyard breeder. The AKC is the only registry that requires DNA testing. Most of the "alternative" registries require nothing more than a picture and the signature of two witnesses stating that the dog is purebred....and the witnesses don't have to be experts or vets. Your neighbor or Uncle Harry will do just fine. ;) |
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As far as AKC requiring DNA they do not unless you have a frequent stud. quoted from AKC Effective for litters whelped on or after July 1, 2000, AKC DNA Profiling is required if a stud dog is classified as a Frequently Used Sire, meaning that he has produced seven or more litters in his lifetime or more than three litters in a calendar year. 2. Is this requirement for Dams as well? No. The requirement only applies to stud dogs meeting the above criteria. Breeders may, of course, voluntarily DNA Profile other breeding stock or offspring through the DNA Profile Program. Not wanting to agrue but don't want a new person looking for a pup think that all AKC are DNA'ed. Even uncle Harry's yorkie could jump the fence and get by the AKC.:eek: just sayin..;) |
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They were originally used to keep down the rats in the Yorkshire coal mines and the textile mills in Lancashire and Yorkshire. |
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