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Is my Baby overweight? Ellie is 4 months old and weights 6lbs already! She's grown leaps and bounds since we got her 2 months ago and also got long, I haven't measured her . The vet didn't seem concerned with her weight but some of the posts I read on here and people's Yorkies weight 3 or 4 lbs so it got me wondering? |
All Yorkies are going to weigh different weights along the weigh so don't worry about that. Actually, IMO, a puppy can not be overweight. Yes, that's my opinion. As long as you are feeding healthy food and Ellie gets her puppy exercise, I'm sure she is just fine at 6 lbs. I am sure if there were reason for concern, your vet would say something. So, don't worry :) |
I don't think your baby is overweight. Puppies can't be overweight. They need to be free fed and they will only eat what they need. They each grow at their own rate and it's possible that your puppy may have grown a lot early on but will be having a slower growth rate from her on out. There's also the possibility that your puppy may end up being a Teapot Yorkie. They can get to be bigger than the "standard" and still be full blooded yorkie but they can be on the bigger side. No way of telling till they are done growing and that can be quite a while yet or maybe sooner. Just no way to know for certain. Just make sure that you allow your puppy to eat as much as she wants. |
Yorkies come in all shapes and sizes. Shes just going to be a larger yorkie. So theres just more to love. On here we call the larger yorkies teapots. I have a teapot and I love his size. Hes the perfect family dog and he can keep up with our outdoorsy lifestyle. |
A puppy can really not be overweight but if you are extremely worried about it talk to your vet about it. |
Puppies weigh differently some are smaller and some are larger. Your puppy will be around 12lbs. Feed your puppy 3 times a day as normal. You seem to have a happy and healthy pup. |
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That makes me feel better :). I'm pretty sure my hubby sneaks her too many snacks which I warned him about! She's heathy and active so I guess all is well. I also figured she was going to be a bigger yorkie which is fine by me because no matter what she is my baby and we adore her ;) |
I agree with the fellow posters. Yorkies come in all shapes and sizes. If this is something you are concerned about please bring it up to your Vet. Did you see Ellie’s parents? Knowing their size might give you a little insight in how big Ellie will be… You should also be free feeding your puppy. Read the feeding instructions whatever food you are feeding- you can then split it up if you like. Example: Peanut is 5 years @ 4 pounds he should get ¼ of a cup total ( based on his food). So I will give him an 1/8 in the morning and a 1/8 in the evening.. give or take depending if he seems hungrier. He also gets a couple treats. |
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When do they reach the size they are going to end up? A year? |
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I actually did meet her beautiful parents and her mom was smaller maybe around 8lbs or so but her dad was a good size so maybe she'll take after him. I think once she gets her hair trimmed for the summer she'll look smaller too, she has a thick coat. |
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He feeds her Cheerios and dried banana chips her faves |
My Max was a big boy. Most of his life he was 11lbs and on a diet lol. But still fun and loveable! As long as your baby is healthy and your vet sees no issues, there's nothing to worry about! (Just be careful with their back legs. If she ever happens to be overweight, it can be a little tough on their joints) |
Do you know how many a day she is getting? |
Yes we looked up all the things that are toxic and even bought a book on yorkies which my husband is actually reading! He loves his baby girl and its so funny because he wasn't to keen on getting a small dog. You would never know it now he's this big ole weight lifter who baby talks to her and takes her for walks its so cute :). He told me the other day he's never loved an animal like he loves her :). |
I'm not sure he many he sneaks her when I'm not around but I know he loves her with food and I warned him about her weight, hopefully he listens! |
Ya, I had the same problem with my husband and Peanut! He would “sneak” him all sorts of yummy food he was not suppose to have. However we learned the hard way. I would really limit her “snacks”. Yorkies are so sensitive and I think their little bodies can’t handle too much of anything. |
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Max reminds me of Josh. Josh is eleven pounds too, and he loves to eat. :D He is a little pudgy, but I love him. I agree with your advice also. :thumbup: |
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Whether or not you yorkie is overweight depends on how they look from above and the side. Buster was my first dog and we loved training him and spoiling him with treats. I loved his little belly it was so cute. Sadly I got a wake up call from the Vets when he started having problems with his knees. I did not realize that I was causing Buster Brown to become obese. He had a harder time running around and playing and had even more trouble when the weather was warmer. At his highest he weighed 9.2 pounds. We have now lost a pound and am trying to loose a little bit more. You can't tell by the weight alone because their length and build factors in as well. Here are some charts you must view your baby from above and the sides. Feed your puppy Ellie but watch as she grows to make sure she stays at a healthy weight. Body Condition Scoring Chart | College of Veterinary Medicine Pet Obesity Facts & Chart - Project Pet Slim Down? from Purina® |
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. That said ,Keno's parents were 5 and 6 lbs. He was 4.8lbs at 13 weeks and now at 2 1/2 years he is 13 inches high and 15.6 lbs. He is tall and slim, long legs and long body. He get 1/4 cup Royal Canin in the morning and 1/4 Royal Canin in the evening. |
I agree with the others above. Puppies do not get overweight. There are Yorkies that are 4 pounds and then there are some that are 15 pounds. If you really are concerned go see your vet. |
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