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New Yorkie Questions - 4 lb pup at 10 weeks? 2 Attachment(s) Hi and thanks for everyone taking the time to help me with this question. I'm picking up my yorkie this afternoon. I was told he was going to be small, however yesterday got an email saying that he's already 4 lbs 4 oz and is only supposed to be around 10 weeks old. His mom was 4.5 lbs and his dad was 2.5 lbs. I'm wondering if this is normal? I know standard yorkies are around 7 lbs full grown and this guys already 4 lbs 4 oz at 10 weeks which makes me think he's going to be quite the big guy full grown. I've had a yorkie before and I got him at 10 weeks old and wasn't even 1 lb. Same mom as this guy. However he passed away 3 weeks after I got him. We had an autopsy done on him because it wasn't expected. He didn't act sick. The report said he had a oversized heart. I'm just somewhat worried that this guy is already as big as his mom and quite young still.. Any thoughts? The two pictures I received aren't the same dog. I'm driving 3 hours on a hunch that maybe the breeder didn't want to give me this dog. They said the pup was born sooner than they expected because the mom didn't look pregnant and also that he was the only puppy.. Is it possible that at 10 weeks he could have gained so much weight? I'm going to check the puppy out and look in his mouth to see if he still has his baby teeth and if there's any discoloration on his back teeth. Any thoughts or concerns? Thanks! Also I added the first picture I received of him and also the second. Attachment 338260 Attachment 338261 |
I don't think it's that unusual, my yorkie is 10 weeks and 3.1 lbs. Some are just bigger. Good luck getting your answers! Hopefully everything is okay with this pup! |
Its possible that the pictures are the same puppy. Just a more grown up version on the second one. They change rapidly in the first few weeks of life. (both pics have the big ears I love. :D) Ear set is different in those pics tho?? I am not sure if the ear set can change as they grow, am sure someone else will have the answer to that. From my understanding even tiny dogs, can throw big ones now and then. Good luck to you!!!! |
check out the sizing charts... I think it is triple what they weight at 8 weeks and double at 12 weeks... but check to be sure. also, if your other puppy had an enlarged heart (so sorry for you) I am not sure I would want a puppy from the same breeder. Is this a replacement? Was the defect a genetic fault? Be careful, does not sound like you really trust the breeder. I am proud that you are not saying you don't want the puppy if large.. smaller puppies do have more health issues. Good luck |
4 pounds at 10 weeks will make about a 10 pound Yorkie..I am not saying it is impossible for a set of parents as small as you were told to produce a huge puppy...but I do not trust the breeder at all. Have you spoken to the breeders vet for a reference..also I would not paid more then $400 for a 10 pounder. |
If he was the only pup it is common for him to be bigger. 4lbs is a good weight at that age (you should wait until he is 12 weeks to bring him home, 10 weeks is too young). The first pup should never have been away from its mother if it was only 1lb. Good breeders would wait until the pup was atleast 12 weeks old and weighing atleast 3lbs. Your little one may be on the larger side but will probably be healthier for it. |
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Also forgot to mention - Monday she told me he was going to be little around 4 lbs full grown and Thursday she happened to tell me he was already 4 lbs. So he went from "going to be little" monday to "already 4.4" on Thursday.. |
I hope you can get this all figured out. My Izzy came to me at 11 weeks old and a little less than than 4lbs....she is now 10lbs. My Harley was 5lbs. at 8 weeks and he is now 23lbs. |
I would think the vet record would clear things up. As a breeder, I took my bitch to the vet for an after whelp check and shot..so there is a record of the bitche whelping...who sheis and how many. Then I took a stool sample at 6 weeks..then at 8 weeks the pups got a well puppy check...and at 12 weeks if I was selling a pup, it went to the vet for a 12 shot..(I gave earlier ones) and well puppy check. If this breeder has no records of her pups and adults seeing the vet, I would be very concerned.. No way I believe these parents produce this pup..possible, but so very unlikely. |
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Hi Billings....I live South of Missoula...so sorry to hear your first pup passed away....If you are wanting a standard yorkie...you won't be getting it with this pup....already 4 lbs+ at ten weeks...it will most likely be over 8lbs full grown.. I hope you get it sorted out...please keep us posted... |
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But this breeder definately sounds shady. Can't wait to hear the outcome of your trip. Hoping for the best for you. |
If you dont feel completely comfortable with this breeder I would not get the pup even if it means losing a deposit. Hes going to be about 9 lbs or more as an adult which is fine there are plenty of larger yorkies but if you had your heart set on a smaller one I would wait because the yorkie will be with you for many years and you shouldnt settle |
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Sounds like you got a cute lil teapot!! :D |
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its possible for 2 small parents to produce a larger pup/dog. Tucker was 5 pounds at 4 months old and at 2 years is between 9/10 pounds. He is very stocky as to where both of his parents were 4 pounds and very small boned. His brother (from same litter) and his "sisters" from the next litter all stayed under 4 pounds and small. I call him my wanna be bulldog.:rolleyes:.. anyways, he is proof that is very possible! :) I hope it all works out for you and this pups is healthy.. |
I think these are different pups. See the pup in the second picture? It has a green eye-shine. (That indicates a pup that will eventually have a silk coat). I don't think the eye-shine develops until about 6 months of age. Has anyone ever seen a pup with green eye-shine at the age of 10 weeks? |
i think the pup in the 2nd pic looks like a 10 week old pup but a almost 5lb 10 week old pup and a bit poorly bred... i think i would have just fought to get the money back..threatening to go to court makes a lot of people pay up..she doesnt seem like a trust worth breeder and if you are not comfortable with her being honest...fight for your money back and get the dog you want dont settle |
Very very observant of you to pick out the green eye'd shine silk coat. I went and grabbed my binky's scrapbook because my hubby bought her for me without my knowledge and this lady let her go at 6 weeks. thank god she was healthy and thank god for these boards and all the wonderful breeder friends I made who helped me make sure she was going to be ok. I had my angel 11.5 years and wouldn't trade it for the world. I went through her scrapbook and had one of her laying on the computer chair she was 3 months old at the time..no green eyed shine and she had the prettiest silk coat when she grew up. actually none of the pictures even when she as a few months older and we had just renovated the powderroom and she went in there and tore up toilet paper..there she is sitting in a big pile of it looking right at me and no green in her eyes yet either of course in hubby's eyes not her fault and he had the contractor move that fancy european holder up higher...lol |
he's also breaking into adult coat and I know that varies but I got it was around 6 months that starts |
So very sorry that you are going through this, it really must be heart breaking. My Laci came from a crappy breeder, I think she lied to me also, she was shady, at the time I didnt know better. Laci was an only pup, I got her at 12 weeks old she was 2.7 pds and today she weights a little over 6 pds. I dont think those pups look alike, and personally I think the older pup has a scruffy looking coat and sparse. This puppy is going to be with you years maybe 15-20 be really happy with him. I think it would have been better if you had the choice of the litter not one you just have to " take". |
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