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JaxsonsMommy12 · 07-05-2012, 09:21 AM

Jaxson just turned 12 weeks & is 100% house trained.

However I have a couple questions & I know this is just the right place to get some great answers & advice!

Jaxson went to the vet two days ago & everything checked out just great! They weighed him & he ended up weighing more then I thought he would! 3.2lbs! Question that I have is is that too high for his age? Also is there any way to kinda figure out how much he should be fully grown? I know all pups varies and usually goes off of the parents weight! I know the Momma was 7lbs & the Dad was almost 8lbs.

Also I know losing teeth is common among Yorkies & was gonna go to pick up somethings so I can brush his teeth on a regular basis any tips on this & product recommendations. Thank you in advance!!

JEANA · 07-05-2012, 09:53 AM

when do they stop growing what age

JaxsonsMommy12 · 07-05-2012, 10:00 AM

I'm not 100% sure when they fully stop growing but i'd think 12 months?

MY OSCAR · 07-05-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jaxsonsmommy12

jaxson just turned 12 weeks & is 100% house trained. :d however i have a couple questions & i know this is just the right place to get some great answers & advice!

Jaxson went to the vet two days ago & everything checked out just great! They weighed him & he ended up weighing more then i thought he would! 3.2lbs! Question that i have is is that too high for his age? Also is there any way to kinda figure out how much he should be fully grown? I know all pups varies and usually goes off of the parents weight! I know the momma was 7lbs & the dad was almost 8lbs.

Also i know losing teeth is common among yorkies & was gonna go to pick up somethings so i can brush his teeth on a regular basis any tips on this & product recommendations. Thank you in advance!!

hi , i am glad jaxson is doing well.
Yorkies normally are fully grown in height by 6 -7 months and in weight by 9-12 months..
My boy oscar was 4 pounds @ 12 weeks now @ 10 months he is 7 1/2 pounds. He stopped growing in height about 7 months and his weight gain really slowed around the same time...

Britster · 07-05-2012, 10:29 AM

Jaxson is sooo cute -- and I loooveee his name (though, I may be biased

)

My Jackson is a big boy. He weighed in at 6lbs at his 12 week appt and he's now an athletic 16lbs at 3.5yrs old.

His parents were 8lbs and 9lbs (according to her, but I only saw the mother, not a good breeder).

He stayed right at 12lbs from 6 months until a little over a year and then I guess filled out 16lbs. But he's skinny and muscular, and not out of shape, so I guess it was just him filling out.

Nancy1999 · 07-05-2012, 10:52 AM

Congrats on the potty training!

They say you can estimate adult weight by doubling the 12 week weight and adding or subtracting a pound. This is still an estimate, but it's fairly accurate. I would say that he'd be around 6.4 pounds.

I would buy the more expensive Petrodex toothpaste, it really does help reduce tartar and plaque and most dogs love the poultry flavor. You use so little, it last a long time! Right now, you just want him to get acquainted with the brushing action.

JaxsonsMommy12 · 07-05-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

Jaxson is sooo cute -- and I loooveee his name (though, I may be biased

)

My Jackson is a big boy. He weighed in at 6lbs at his 12 week appt and he's now an athletic 16lbs at 3.5yrs old.

His parents were 8lbs and 9lbs (according to her, but I only saw the mother, not a good breeder).

He stayed right at 12lbs from 6 months until a little over a year and then I guess filled out 16lbs. But he's skinny and muscular, and not out of shape, so I guess it was just him filling out.

Thank you & yeah I love the name Jaxson(Jackson)! Jackson is so handsome & looks in very good shape!

JaxsonsMommy12 · 07-05-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Congrats on the potty training!

They say you can estimate adult weight by doubling the 12 week weight and adding or subtracting a pound. This is still an estimate, but it's fairly accurate. I would say that he'd be around 6.4 pounds.

I would buy the more expensive Petrodex toothpaste, it really does help reduce tartar and plaque and most dogs love the poultry flavor. You use so little, it last a long time! Right now, you just want him to get acquainted with the brushing action.

Oh wow okay thank you so much & will look into that toothpaste! He doesn't like having his mouth messed with but we'll get him there!! Thanks again!!

Britster · 07-05-2012, 11:41 AM

Oh yeah and in regards to teeth brushing... I agree, get him started early!! I wish I had, as it took some re-training on my part, but now he's fine with it. I use CET toothpaste. It was the only one recommended by the veterinary dentist where he had to have mouth surgery. He likes the beef flavor!

Lovetodream88 · 07-05-2012, 02:31 PM

I would not worry about a puppies weight especially at 12 weeks they are growing and grow up to a year. Also not all yorkies are the same weight of there parents. A vet is a good person to talk to about his weight if you are worried. Your not really going to 100 percent know his weight until he is fully grown. I would start getting him used to a tooth brush asap I like and use CET tooth paste and I get mine at amazon.

CouversMom · 07-05-2012, 05:37 PM

Congrats on the success with potty training! I would talk to your vet to find out if he's overweight, but 3.2 pounds doesn't sound huge for a 12 week old. They usually say to double the 12 week weight, but not all pups follow that pattern.

JaxsonsMommy12 · 07-05-2012, 07:15 PM

Thank you all for the advice/tips! This afternoon I went to Petco & got a soft toothbrush & toothpaste kit that was a little on the costly side but he's worth it if it means he'll have a healthy set of teeth later in life!

Also I'm not worried about him being a butterball or anything if my baby is hungry he gets to eat & he's not over fed but I have kibble down because that's what the vet had instructed me to do with him being a small puppy and all! The vet told me he is healthy as can be & very happy.

07-05-2012, 09:21 AM	#1
JaxsonsMommy12 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: waco,texas Posts: 113 Blog Entries: 2	Puppy Questions! :) Jaxson just turned 12 weeks & is 100% house trained. However I have a couple questions & I know this is just the right place to get some great answers & advice! Jaxson went to the vet two days ago & everything checked out just great! They weighed him & he ended up weighing more then I thought he would! 3.2lbs! Question that I have is is that too high for his age? Also is there any way to kinda figure out how much he should be fully grown? I know all pups varies and usually goes off of the parents weight! I know the Momma was 7lbs & the Dad was almost 8lbs. Also I know losing teeth is common among Yorkies & was gonna go to pick up somethings so I can brush his teeth on a regular basis any tips on this & product recommendations. Thank you in advance!!

07-05-2012, 09:53 AM	#2
JEANA YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: oakland,ca Posts: 6 Blog Entries: 1	mini yorkies when do they stop growing what age

07-05-2012, 10:29 AM	#5
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Jaxson is sooo cute -- and I loooveee his name (though, I may be biased ) My Jackson is a big boy. He weighed in at 6lbs at his 12 week appt and he's now an athletic 16lbs at 3.5yrs old. His parents were 8lbs and 9lbs (according to her, but I only saw the mother, not a good breeder). He stayed right at 12lbs from 6 months until a little over a year and then I guess filled out 16lbs. But he's skinny and muscular, and not out of shape, so I guess it was just him filling out. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

07-05-2012, 10:52 AM	#6
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Congrats on the potty training! They say you can estimate adult weight by doubling the 12 week weight and adding or subtracting a pound. This is still an estimate, but it's fairly accurate. I would say that he'd be around 6.4 pounds. I would buy the more expensive Petrodex toothpaste, it really does help reduce tartar and plaque and most dogs love the poultry flavor. You use so little, it last a long time! Right now, you just want him to get acquainted with the brushing action. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals Last edited by Nancy1999; 07-05-2012 at 10:55 AM.

07-05-2012, 11:41 AM	#9
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Oh yeah and in regards to teeth brushing... I agree, get him started early!! I wish I had, as it took some re-training on my part, but now he's fine with it. I use CET toothpaste. It was the only one recommended by the veterinary dentist where he had to have mouth surgery. He likes the beef flavor! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

07-05-2012, 10:00 AM	#3
JaxsonsMommy12 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: waco,texas Posts: 113 Blog Entries: 2	I'm not 100% sure when they fully stop growing but i'd think 12 months?

07-05-2012, 02:31 PM	#10
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	I would not worry about a puppies weight especially at 12 weeks they are growing and grow up to a year. Also not all yorkies are the same weight of there parents. A vet is a good person to talk to about his weight if you are worried. Your not really going to 100 percent know his weight until he is fully grown. I would start getting him used to a tooth brush asap I like and use CET tooth paste and I get mine at amazon. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

07-05-2012, 05:37 PM	#11
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Congrats on the success with potty training! I would talk to your vet to find out if he's overweight, but 3.2 pounds doesn't sound huge for a 12 week old. They usually say to double the 12 week weight, but not all pups follow that pattern. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

07-05-2012, 07:15 PM	#12
JaxsonsMommy12 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: waco,texas Posts: 113 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks! :) Thank you all for the advice/tips! This afternoon I went to Petco & got a soft toothbrush & toothpaste kit that was a little on the costly side but he's worth it if it means he'll have a healthy set of teeth later in life! Also I'm not worried about him being a butterball or anything if my baby is hungry he gets to eat & he's not over fed but I have kibble down because that's what the vet had instructed me to do with him being a small puppy and all! The vet told me he is healthy as can be & very happy.