Yorkies born November 2012

[Adamsfly]

Hi, my little Oakley was born 11/18/2012 and we've had him 4 weeks already. At his first vet visit he weighed 1.9 lbs, lol. He has grown since we first got him and I can't wait to see how much he weighs at his next visit. His mom is 5 lbs and dad 2 1/2 lbs.

Here's his picture:

[BocceesMama]

Hey everyone. I am new to YorkieTalk as well as being a new Yorkie Mama. I just got my baby girl, Boccee (Baw-Key) last Sunday. She was born November 24. Her breeder says that she was 1lb 12oz at 10 weeks old. She will see her new Vet tomorrow morning!

[Janel StPe]

Mia's vet visit went well, just some more shots (ouch) she weighed in at 2lbs 2oz so in the last 2 weeks she has gained a whopping 5 oz!!

[pookybear]

Originally Posted by BocceesMama

Hey everyone. I am new to YorkieTalk as well as being a new Yorkie Mama. I just got my baby girl, Boccee (Baw-Key) last Sunday. She was born November 24. Her breeder says that she was 1lb 12oz at 10 weeks old. She will see her new Vet tomorrow morning!

Yay, another November baby! We're excited for you and your new love!

Mia, that's wonderful! Pooky had gained 2 oz since last week and I was wondering how quickly they gain after 12-13 weeks.

Well, I see according the this link on the 7 stages of Puppy Development that Pooky is well into stage 4....terrible twos!

7 Stages of Puppy Development

I know that growth charts are typically off and the double the weight at 12-14 weeks plus a 1/2-1 pound is a little more accurate but has anyone had experience with this Yorky Growth Chart?? It seems a little different than the others.

Puppy Growth Rate Conversion Chart

[pookybear]

Thought this was fun to read as well regarding different sizes of puppies in the same litter:

Size

Yorkshire Terriers should be 8 to 9 inches at the shoulder and weigh no more than seven pounds, with four to six pounds being preferred.
Yorkies are inconsistent in size. It's not unusual for a single litter to contain one Yorkie weighing less than four pounds, one who weighs five or six pounds, and one who grows to be 12 to 15 pounds.

Beware of breeders who offer "tea cup" Yorkshire Terriers. Dogs who are smaller than the standard are prone to genetic disorders and are at a higher health risk in general.

My breeder told me that Pooky came from a line with no history of larger dogs, but a 1/2 brother did and would be twice as big as Pooky. The breeder was very concerned about my back when I told him I wanted to meet the larger 1/2 brother. He said Pooky would be small and better for me so I gladly brought him home The half brothers paw and overall size was much huskier and already quiet larger than Pooky who is 3 weeks older.

Yorkshire Terrier Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Characteristics & Facts

[pookybear]

Originally Posted by Adamsfly

Hi, my little Oakley was born 11/18/2012 and we've had him 4 weeks already. At his first vet visit he weighed 1.9 lbs, lol. He has grown since we first got him and I can't wait to see how much he weighs at his next visit. His mom is 5 lbs and dad 2 1/2 lbs.

Here's his picture:

Oakley is handsome Is this a current picture?

[BrittanyVThomas]

Mia was born oct 24th :-) she is now 3 pounds! Still as happy and spunky as ever. She actually had her final shots today and she was a pro! Don't you just love showing off your growing puppies?! I'd post pictures but I'm using my phone.

[nanahas3]

Originally Posted by pookybear

Thought this was fun to read as well regarding different sizes of puppies in the same litter:


My breeder told me that Pooky came from a line with no history of larger dogs, but a 1/2 brother did and would be twice as big as Pooky. The breeder was very concerned about my back when I told him I wanted to meet the larger 1/2 brother. He said Pooky would be small and better for me so I gladly brought him home The half brothers paw and overall size was much huskier and already quiet larger than Pooky who is 3 weeks older.

Yorkshire Terrier Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Characteristics & Facts

Kyra had a sister in her litter half her size who is now twice her size so this does not always hold true.

[TysonBeau]

My lil man, Tyson was born into a litter of eight (inc him) on November 5, 2012. I don't know how much he weighed, but he weighed 1.6 kg at 8 weeks and weighed 2.1 kg at 13 weeks. I'm having him weighed at a puppy clinic next week when he's 15 weeks as I'm sure he's heavier and definitely taller. Just measured him and he's 7.5 inches to his hunches. He's still got all his baby teeth and his coat it slowly lightening especially around his face and paws. He has the cutest tail which is light on the underside and curls over his back so he looks like a skunk...

[Teresiana]

Originally Posted by Adamsfly

Hi, my little Oakley was born 11/18/2012 and we've had him 4 weeks already. At his first vet visit he weighed 1.9 lbs, lol. He has grown since we first got him and I can't wait to see how much he weighs at his next visit. His mom is 5 lbs and dad 2 1/2 lbs.

Here's his picture:

Oh my goodness!! Oakley is so fluffy and adorable!!! I love his coloring too

[Kelly-rn]

My Maddie was born on Nov. 20 which is the BD of my youngest grandchild...must be a good sign! She is 1.9 pounds and adorable. So far she will potty on command for a treat and my saying "good girl!" BUT she poops at will...anywhere! I have conflicting information....feed then take outside....feed then put in crate for 30 minutes....feed then put in pen with toys and pad off to side......well no matter what I do....she does what she wants....then poops where she wants. Any suggestions???

[rilysmom]

Originally Posted by Kelly-rn

My Maddie was born on Nov. 20 which is the BD of my youngest grandchild...must be a good sign! She is 1.9 pounds and adorable. So far she will potty on command for a treat and my saying "good girl!" BUT she poops at will...anywhere! I have conflicting information....feed then take outside....feed then put in crate for 30 minutes....feed then put in pen with toys and pad off to side......well no matter what I do....she does what she wants....then poops where she wants. Any suggestions???

Congrats on your little Maddie!!! I'm sure she is adorable.....they all are!!! Potty training a yorkie sometimes takes a long time. Yorkie are notoriously hard to housebreak. Just be patient, consistent and continue to give her a lot of praise. And, expect accidents....they always happen. Good Luck!!

[pookybear]

Originally Posted by Kelly-rn

My Maddie was born on Nov. 20 which is the BD of my youngest grandchild...must be a good sign! She is 1.9 pounds and adorable. So far she will potty on command for a treat and my saying "good girl!" BUT she poops at will...anywhere! I have conflicting information....feed then take outside....feed then put in crate for 30 minutes....feed then put in pen with toys and pad off to side......well no matter what I do....she does what she wants....then poops where she wants. Any suggestions???

I had a really good couple of days and then yesterday my timing got off, I was in a hurry and didn't wait long enough for him to go and while I was soaped up and wet in the shower my daughter told me he'd left a wet present by my bed Again last night, I found a wet present in our room and he left a pee and poo by the front door so obviously, I wasn't doing something well yesterday. I don't scold him, don't say anything but clean up the messes, then take poo and put it in the yard where I want him to go and let him smell it in the yard so he associates the poo with the yard. This morning I'm going to wash the floors(we have wall to wall tile)with bleach & water to kill any remains. Have to clean them really well so no odor is left. Dogs like to go in the same place.

When he does his business I applaud and pet him congratulating him for a good job. That's all there is to it. Yorky's are known for being a little more difficult at potty training. It's very important that WE not get excited, even though we want make a big disgust over it because a dog interprets that as praise. It's better to clean up the mess with no odor left, and congratulate them when they do what we want. Pooky's funny, I want him to go on the grass rather than the flagstone. I've caught him just about to go on the flagstone and made a noise and he scooted on the grass to do his business. These are very smart dogs. Wipe the slate clean for you little one, clean the house the best you can from any remains and be more patient with her when you know she needs to go. Pooky goes both first thing in the morning normally but he had a big one before bed last night after not have a 2nd bm during the day, so I suppose that's another reason why we got off.

I've read that within 15 min after eating they need to relieve themselves. The other way to help them is get them to walk. Keep her moving around and it'll come. I'm not using a crate. Maybe someone else will have more ideas.

[pookybear]

Pooky will be 15 weeks tomorrow. The Royal Canine Kibble the breeder gave him will also run out mid day and I'm ready for Pooky to go raw. I've been reading up about the stinky breath, poop eating dogs and they say they are missing something in their diets. Owners report the stinky breath and poop eating stops once they've switched their diet to raw so I'm ready and will report how it goes in a week or so. It's frustrating when he has food in his bowl and he'd rather chew on poop or try and eat tile mortar. Seriously sends me a message he's missing something.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by pookybear

Pooky will be 15 weeks tomorrow. The Royal Canine Kibble the breeder gave him will also run out mid day and I'm ready for Pooky to go raw. I've been reading up about the stinky breath, poop eating dogs and they say they are missing something in their diets. Owners report the stinky breath and poop eating stops once they've switched their diet to raw so I'm ready and will report how it goes in a week or so. It's frustrating when he has food in his bowl and he'd rather chew on poop or try and eat tile mortar. Seriously sends me a message he's missing something.

He's teething, and chewing on everything and anything is common. Make sure you have chewing toys available. The teething also causes stinky breath, so that may not go away until he stops teething no matter what you feed. Try and pick up the poops as fast as possible, but even this is fairly normal in puppies and most outgrow it.