When do Yorkies stop growing?

[milomarch]

Yes I wondered that too .Reuben is just over 5 months and weighs 1.5 kilo.Iv,e posted some pics of him.What do you think.How much should they sleep?

[Joyce Adams]

Oops, I meant that Miss Priss's dad weighed 5 lbs. My mind said that but my fingers typed something else..

[luvlee]

Lucy initially lost a few ounces when I got her - and that worried me. At 6 months she weighs 5lb 6oz. My breeder expects her to top off at around 6 - 6.5 lbs.

Also, I think when you're dealing with such low weight to begin with, using different scales may make a difference too. When I first picked up Lucy, I was told she was 5 lbs. When I went to the vet, she was 4.5 lbs. When I weighed her in my home, she was 4lbs 10 oz.

Now, I'm just going by my scale. As long as she's gaining, then she's eating and I'm not worried.

I met a girl recently who thought she bought a 'tiny' and ended up with a stocky little yorkie that weighs almost 8 lbs. Unless your breeder has a really complete history/pedigree of your pup, then it's difficult to even guess at the final weight.

Best wishes,
Tracey

[Maximo]

Varies among breeding lines. My boys are full brothers from different litters and both had a late growth spurt -- not weight, but height and length -- at 11 months.

They both developed muscle mass their second year.

[nanahas3]

Originally Posted by nanahas3

Laddy was 3.8 lbs at a year and at 2 is 4.8. He filled out a lot after we got Kyra and he was eating her puppy food lol. Kyra is 8 months and 2.8 lbs. She has been stuck there for a few months. We have started her on Missing Link hoping it will put on a few ounces before her spay at a year old. She charted 2.8 so she is there and Laddy charted at 3.8.

I was rereading my post and saw my typo lol. Laddy is 4 now not 2 but has been at 4.8 since the age of 2.

[MandiesMom]

Hi everyone - I'm new to the forum (and to having a yorkie). I hope this question is on topic here...

I just got Mandie last Tuesday from a couple who were disappointed in her size. They told me, "we thought she was a regular yorkie and she is a teacup." (btw, I know there is technically no such thing)

My question is this...at 4 months old, they said she was 3 lbs. I took her to my vet yesterday (she is now 1 week shy of 5 months old) and she is 3 lbs and 10 oz. From some threads that I have read on here, that seems pretty much "on par" for a healthy, standard sized yorkie.

Am I right? I love her whether she is small or standard, but I'm curious what you all think. At 19 weeks..is 3lbs, 10 oz about right?

(sorry to piggy back on the OP's thread)

[msyorktown]

Originally Posted by MandiesMom

Hi everyone - I'm new to the forum (and to having a yorkie). I hope this question is on topic here...

I just got Mandie last Tuesday from a couple who were disappointed in her size. They told me, "we thought she was a regular yorkie and she is a teacup." (btw, I know there is technically no such thing)

My question is this...at 4 months old, they said she was 3 lbs. I took her to my vet yesterday (she is now 1 week shy of 5 months old) and she is 3 lbs and 10 oz. From some threads that I have read on here, that seems pretty much "on par" for a healthy, standard sized yorkie.

Am I right? I love her whether she is small or standard, but I'm curious what you all think. At 19 weeks..is 3lbs, 10 oz about right?

(sorry to piggy back on the OP's thread)

Sounds about right to me...my breeder says to double the weight at 12wks, that should give you an approximation on how much Mandie will weigh when full grown. She is charting to be around 6-7lbs, well within the standard. Silly people! LOL!
Welcome to YT!

[MandiesMom]

Originally Posted by msyorktown

Sounds about right to me...my breeder says to double the weight at 12wks, that should give you an approximation on how much Mandie will weigh when full grown. She is charting to be around 6-7lbs, well within the standard. Silly people! LOL!
Welcome to YT!

Thanks so much for the quick reply. That's what I thought. BTW, the same couple have a yorkie that is 1 month older than Mandie and she weighed 6 lbs at 4 months...I think this is what threw them. Their loss, our gain. She's awesome!

[MandiesMom]

Thanks so much for the fast reply (I thought I posted this earlier but I don't see it lol). That's what I thought about her size

[milomarch]

Reuben is 1.8 kilos about 3lb 12oz is it.He,s 6 months now .All Yorkie.Cute and playful,and naughty some times.He,s good with his wee,s and poo,s.Mostly on his piddle pad.Sleeps all night,and all evening.Don,t sleep a lot during the day.Thats why I don,t like leaving him.If I left him and he slept all the time,would he still sleep all night?

[msyorktown]

Originally Posted by MandiesMom

Thanks so much for the quick reply. That's what I thought. BTW, the same couple have a yorkie that is 1 month older than Mandie and she weighed 6 lbs at 4 months...I think this is what threw them. Their loss, our gain. She's awesome!

I dont know this for certain, but the one they still have sounds like she will be over standard, like my Orion...11.2lbs at 14mths! You are so right their loss!!! Glad your Mandie has you to love her no matter her size...

[msyorktown]

Originally Posted by milomarch

Reuben is 1.8 kilos about 3lb 12oz is it.He,s 6 months now .All Yorkie.Cute and playful,and naughty some times.He,s good with his wee,s and poo,s.Mostly on his piddle pad.Sleeps all night,and all evening.Don,t sleep a lot during the day.Thats why I don,t like leaving him.If I left him and he slept all the time,would he still sleep all night?

Yes he is still a puppy, tire him out right before bed, he should sleep through the night.

[mcclaina]

Originally Posted by MandiesMom

Hi everyone - I'm new to the forum (and to having a yorkie). I hope this question is on topic here...

I just got Mandie last Tuesday from a couple who were disappointed in her size. They told me, "we thought she was a regular yorkie and she is a teacup." (btw, I know there is technically no such thing)

My question is this...at 4 months old, they said she was 3 lbs. I took her to my vet yesterday (she is now 1 week shy of 5 months old) and she is 3 lbs and 10 oz. From some threads that I have read on here, that seems pretty much "on par" for a healthy, standard sized yorkie.

Am I right? I love her whether she is small or standard, but I'm curious what you all think. At 19 weeks..is 3lbs, 10 oz about right?

(sorry to piggy back on the OP's thread)

Hazel weighed in at 74 ounces or 4lbs 10 ounces at 29 weeks and has only added less than half a pound since then. She is over one now and ranges from a little under 5 lbs to a little over depending on how much she eats.

[gracielove]

Originally Posted by MandiesMom

Hi everyone - I'm new to the forum (and to having a yorkie). I hope this question is on topic here...

I just got Mandie last Tuesday from a couple who were disappointed in her size. They told me, "we thought she was a regular yorkie and she is a teacup." (btw, I know there is technically no such thing)

My question is this...at 4 months old, they said she was 3 lbs. I took her to my vet yesterday (she is now 1 week shy of 5 months old) and she is 3 lbs and 10 oz. From some threads that I have read on here, that seems pretty much "on par" for a healthy, standard sized yorkie.

Am I right? I love her whether she is small or standard, but I'm curious what you all think. At 19 weeks..is 3lbs, 10 oz about right?

(sorry to piggy back on the OP's thread)

I guess it depends on what you think a "tea cup" should be at full growth. It sounds to me like your pup will be within normal range for a normal Yorkie or a bit bigger. If you are counting on a 4 pounder then you are going to be disappointed. People who promise a tiny dog are dishonest from the get go.

[MandiesMom]

Originally Posted by gracielove

I guess it depends on what you think a "tea cup" should be at full growth. It sounds to me like your pup will be within normal range for a normal Yorkie or a bit bigger. If you are counting on a 4 pounder then you are going to be disappointed. People who promise a tiny dog are dishonest from the get go.

Oh no..I wasn't counting on anything. As a matter of fact, I'm amazingly relieved to know that she is on par to be a standard size, healthy little girl.