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Julz · 12-26-2005, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Piper

I can't say that I am not happy with her - she is adorable, healthy and full of life. It sounds like I don't have to worry about her size compared to Angus'. The more I think about it, the more I think everyone is right - I should have known that 1.15 meant 1 pound 15 oz. As for her age - I knew that 6 weeks was very young, and still purchased her. The breeder said that she was eating well (and is!) . . . I don't know what I was thinking. But she is a living being - not meant to be moved around like a toy. Am I just obsessing?

I am so happy to hear that she is healthy. You aren't the only one on here that got a pup at six weeks....it is just that the BREEDER should not be letting them go that early. That zipped mouth icon means that person is just keeping their mouth shut on this thread, that's all. My first Yorkie was about 6 pounds and his daily playmate was about 100 pounds. The Yorkie actually made the big dog cry out. If you have two Yorkies, size shouldn't be a problem as far as them being playmates. I wish you the very best! Like others have said, you can't guarantee a size anyway....and sometimes those Yorkies just grow into their "baby fat". You won't know for some time yet what your new little one will weigh. However, your first Yorkie will have all of that time to accustome ittself as your new little one grows. HAVE FUN! I hope you have a tube of Nutrical on hand. Try not to stress your new little puppy at all and keep things calm, warm, and loving.

Julz · 12-26-2005, 01:16 PM

Also, do you know not to expose your new little pup to a lot of people, outdoors, and animals that haven't had all their shots? Please keep that in mind as they are much like a newborn baby (because they are one

. I never let mine touch the floor at the vets office. Don't let others pet your pup at the vets office because you don't know what they have their pet in there for.

Our Little Girl · 12-26-2005, 02:35 PM

Just about everyone covered the age of the new puppy, and I agree with almost all posts. Beyond that, I think you were misled. Often, many buyers pay more, and breeders charge more the smaller the dog likely will be. Doesn't really matter what country you are from, 1.15 means 1 and 15/100ths. People want what they think they are paying for. You seem to have gotten more, nearly a pound, more than you bargined for. I would at least question the breeder and see where it goes from there.

gymbo68 · 12-26-2005, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Piper

I am not sure what ":zip:" means, but I think it is not good. It is either "I should not have posted" or that you can't believe I was this stupid! All comments are welcome, though. I am from Canada and we are on the metric system for measurement. If any weight is given as "something" point "something" it is a decimal fraction. I am sorry if anyone does not believe I could have made this error. So be it. As to the comment about size - do you really think it would be ok for Angus that his companion is twice his size? Does size really not matter. I've never had two dogs at the same time - I just assumed that they should be close in size. Does anyone else have two Yorkie's with a large size difference and they are still good buddies? Am I just being over protective of Angus?

No it does not matter...my boys are 8 almost 9 lbs and 4 lbs...and they are fine...good luck- yes I think you may be over-reacting, but you are concerned for Angus and that is good...I would be more concerned about having a pup that is only 6 weeks old!

lynnt34 · 12-26-2005, 03:25 PM

I'm gonna add my .02 cents here! 1.15lbs I would understand as "1 pound 15 ounces", if they were to say 1.01lbs........than you would be looking at "1 pound & .01 of an ounce! I know this is how we weigh our pups! We also live in canada so we usually will convert weight to metric as well as standard!

I think this was a innocent misunderstanding...IMO!
ps my friend has a Yorkie 6lbs and a huge Rottweiler (too big for a scale) and they are the best of friends......and the yorkie bosses the rottie around go figure! If you love her keep her!

mustangbee · 12-26-2005, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lynnt34

I'm gonna add my .02 cents here! 1.15lbs I would understand as "1 pound 15 ounces", if they were to say 1.01lbs........than you would be looking at "1 pound & .01 of an ounce! I know this is how we weigh our pups! We also live in canada so we usually will convert weight to metric as well as standard!

I think this was a innocent misunderstanding...IMO!
ps my friend has a Yorkie 6lbs and a huge Rottweiler (too big for a scale) and they are the best of friends......and the yorkie bosses the rottie around go figure! If you love her keep her!

LOL!!! We have a Rottie too. Princess can put her in her place any time she wants too. Princess is the Queen around here! She thinks she's a Rottie. We had Roxanne for almost 12 years, after we lost her Princess was so upset, our Vet said we might want to think about getting another one because they really were best friends. We found Mandy and picked her up at 12 weeks old. Now she's a 100 pound one year old Rottie who thinks she's a Yorkie. LOL
They realy are best friends!

Welcome to YT Piper! It's a great site, and we all learn a lot! Can't wait to see pictures!

reneernc · 12-26-2005, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Piper

I am not sure what ":zip:" means, but I think it is not good. It is either "I should not have posted" or that you can't believe I was this stupid! All comments are welcome, though. I am from Canada and we are on the metric system for measurement. If any weight is given as "something" point "something" it is a decimal fraction. I am sorry if anyone does not believe I could have made this error. So be it. As to the comment about size - do you really think it would be ok for Angus that his companion is twice his size? Does size really not matter. I've never had two dogs at the same time - I just assumed that they should be close in size. Does anyone else have two Yorkie's with a large size difference and they are still good buddies? Am I just being over protective of Angus?

How about 2 yorkies and a boxer? The boxer gets along very well with even the 9 week old baby. I think it might make a difference if its 2 adult dogs they have a 15 lb weight difference, but I can't see 1 yorkie being that much bigger than the other for it to be a hazard.

KellyV · 12-26-2005, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lynnt34

1.15lbs I would understand as "1 pound 15 ounces", if they were to say 1.01lbs........than you would be looking at "1 pound & .01 of an ounce! I know this is how we weigh our pups! We also live in canada so we usually will convert weight to metric as well as standard!

On all the scales I've seen, 1.15 pounds means 1 pound and 15/100ths of a pound. There's 16 ounces in a pound. So .15 lb x 16 oz (per lb) = 2.4 oz. So I think this pup is 1 lb 2.4 oz. or 18.4 ounces.

Other Examples:
1.5 lbs = 1 lb 8 oz = 24 oz
1.75 lbs = 1 lb 12 oz = 28 oz
2 lbs = 32 oz
2.5 lbs = 2lbs 8 oz = 40 oz

I'm not sure how your scale reads (does show pounds and ounces, or just show pounds?), but this is how the scales at my vet's office work.....
Does your scale ever read anything higher than (for example) 1.16 lbs? If the .16 were ounces, then the scale should really show that the dog is 2 lbs (since there are 16 ounces in a pound).... (1.16 lbs = 1 lb 2.56 oz = 18.56 oz)
Here's a nice little conversion chart: http://www.aqua-calc.com/wc_pound2ounce.php

Piper: My cousins have a small Chi (he's probably 3 lbs max) and a 25 lb Cocker mix. They all get along great. I think as long as the larger dog is introdued to the smaller while it's still a puppy, they'll get along fine (as long as the smaller dog like the larger dog too!!)

lynnt34 · 12-26-2005, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KellyV

On all the scales I've seen, 1.15 pounds means 1 pound and 15/100ths of a pound. There's 16 ounces in a pound. So .15 lb x 16 oz (per lb) = 2.4 oz. So I think this pup is 1 lb 2.4 oz. or 18.4 ounces.

Other Examples:
1.5 lbs = 1 lb 8 oz = 24 oz
1.75 lbs = 1 lb 12 oz = 28 oz
2 lbs = 32 oz
2.5 lbs = 2lbs 8 oz = 40 oz

I'm not sure how your scale reads (does show pounds and ounces, or just show pounds?), but this is how the scales at my vet's office work.....
Does your scale ever read anything higher than (for example) 1.16 lbs? If the .16 were ounces, then the scale should really show that the dog is 2 lbs (since there are 16 ounces in a pound).... (1.16 lbs = 1 lb 2.56 oz = 18.56 oz)
Here's a nice little conversion chart: http://www.aqua-calc.com/wc_pound2ounce.php

Piper: My cousins have a small Chi (he's probably 3 lbs max) and a 25 lb Cocker mix. They all get along great. I think as long as the larger dog is introdued to the smaller while it's still a puppy, they'll get along fine (as long as the smaller dog like the larger dog too!!)

We use a electronic postal scale which does all conversions. I was just stating I thought it "could be a innocent misunderstanding".........personally not trying to get into any debate here! I am aware of conversion charts .Thanks!

KellyV · 12-26-2005, 09:39 PM

I wasn't aware of that.... Like I said, all the scales I've used show pounds only, they don't convert. Not trying to start a debate.
I know I've seen other people asking how many ounces are in a pound/how to convert.....

SnowWa · 12-26-2005, 09:50 PM

I wouldn't worry about the size. I have a 5 pound Yorkie (16 weeks old and still growing)..... I brought him home when he was about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds and from the first week he has been "hell on wheels" as far as playing goes and more than holds his own with my 21-pound Bichon. I kid you not - they will run and play (sometimes for more than a hour) from one end of the house to the other and have a great time. My Bichon is 4 years "young" and he seems to be the first one to poop out.

As I type, they have been playing for almost an hour - and, I do mean running and jumping.

*** Have to mention that my Bichon's former best friend was a larger dog and a cat about his own size. I often tossed him and his cat friend outside because they carried on for so long. My Bichon is a very playful - gentle dog.

Good luck!!!

SnowWa · 12-26-2005, 11:43 PM

Posted before - but am thinking also - people all over have dogs of different sizes that are best buddies. (Or alternatively - you could have two dogs of the same size that don't get along at all.) Luckily - most dogs will readily accept a new puppy. It may take a few days - and then you go through the stage where the new puppy doesn't give the other dog a moment's peace - but they usually end up getting along very well.

Your two dogs are the same breed - even being pounds different in weight - how could they not get along??

Are you sure you aren't more disappointed about getting a larger Yorkie than you wanted rather than whether the dogs will get along? I don't think anyone feels you will have a problem regarding with getting along.

Carol Jean

Piper · 12-27-2005, 12:32 AM

Are you sure you aren't more disappointed about getting a larger Yorkie than you wanted rather than whether the dogs will get along? I don't think anyone feels you will have a problem regarding with getting along.

Yes, I have definately gotten the message that a few pounds difference (though they are small dogs and a few pounds means more than if they were a large breed) won't be what determines whether or not they get along. All of the people with postings about large breed dogs loving their little yorkie buddies really set my mind at ease. It is obviously how we help them to socialize. Speaking of which, Angus is running around with her now! (not RIGHT NOW . . . they are both tuckered out and snoozing!) She was chasing him around, and instead of looking for an escape route he was zipping around with her. He could easily have jumped onto the couch (and did a couple of times to rest), but he would sit and wait for her to come to him. Or he would walk over to her and wait for her to start the chase. It was so cute.

I am not disappointed in the size she may or may not grow to. Angus is my first dog, and I am learning as I go along. Though he is two years old, I still worry.

By the way, she has a name!! It took a while, but we all decided on "Piper", so I'll be changing my name here to "AngusAndPiper'sMom".

Thank you for all of the information. Everyone here is so caring, helpful, and open. I hope I will be able to give great advice like I've gotten today!

twinklesmom · 12-27-2005, 03:38 AM

I agree completely. We took Twinkle home to a trio of cats....one in particular who weighs 12 pounds and had a Queen of the House attitude. Not only did they adapt to 3 3/4pound Twinkle....She is their entertainment and holds her own while chasing the cats around like a hearding dog. Everthing adapts when being a part of a family. I guess that broaches the next issue. Were you looking for a member of the family or were you looking for a complimentary sized canine to look good against the dog you adore? Open your heart and love prevails everytime. I wish you luck.

Janie Doyle · 12-27-2005, 04:15 AM

[QUOTE=Piper]

I posted here recently about purchasing a second puppy. My little boy, Angus (4 lb.), was missing his buddies. There were two Yorkies, Pepy and Pica, who lived next door, and he used to play with them all of the time. After much thought and research on the matter (realizing he needed the company, and we love Yorkie's so . . . it wasn't a problem), we decided to look for a little girl. I purchased one who was 6 weeks old. We have had her be 4 or 5 pounds full grown.

First of all a Yorkie at 6 weeks should still be with her Mother that is way to early to let go..

2nd no matter what she weighs now, you can not determine her adullt weight at tthis point. Every good breeder will tell you that.

Last, was this puppy checked by her vet, did you get her vet papers?

I would be willing to bet the breeder will not take her back and refund your money. Keep us posted.

12-26-2005, 03:25 PM	#35
lynnt34 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 205	ahhhhhhh shucks I'm gonna add my .02 cents here! 1.15lbs I would understand as "1 pound 15 ounces", if they were to say 1.01lbs........than you would be looking at "1 pound & .01 of an ounce! I know this is how we weigh our pups! We also live in canada so we usually will convert weight to metric as well as standard! I think this was a innocent misunderstanding...IMO! ps my friend has a Yorkie 6lbs and a huge Rottweiler (too big for a scale) and they are the best of friends......and the yorkie bosses the rottie around go figure! If you love her keep her! __________________ Terrilyn

12-26-2005, 09:50 PM	#41
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	I wouldn't worry about the size. I have a 5 pound Yorkie (16 weeks old and still growing)..... I brought him home when he was about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds and from the first week he has been "hell on wheels" as far as playing goes and more than holds his own with my 21-pound Bichon. I kid you not - they will run and play (sometimes for more than a hour) from one end of the house to the other and have a great time. My Bichon is 4 years "young" and he seems to be the first one to poop out. As I type, they have been playing for almost an hour - and, I do mean running and jumping. *** Have to mention that my Bichon's former best friend was a larger dog and a cat about his own size. I often tossed him and his cat friend outside because they carried on for so long. My Bichon is a very playful - gentle dog. Good luck!!! __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

12-26-2005, 11:43 PM	#42
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	Posted before - but am thinking also - people all over have dogs of different sizes that are best buddies. (Or alternatively - you could have two dogs of the same size that don't get along at all.) Luckily - most dogs will readily accept a new puppy. It may take a few days - and then you go through the stage where the new puppy doesn't give the other dog a moment's peace - but they usually end up getting along very well. Your two dogs are the same breed - even being pounds different in weight - how could they not get along?? Are you sure you aren't more disappointed about getting a larger Yorkie than you wanted rather than whether the dogs will get along? I don't think anyone feels you will have a problem regarding with getting along. Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

12-26-2005, 01:16 PM	#32
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	Also, do you know not to expose your new little pup to a lot of people, outdoors, and animals that haven't had all their shots? Please keep that in mind as they are much like a newborn baby (because they are one . I never let mine touch the floor at the vets office. Don't let others pet your pup at the vets office because you don't know what they have their pet in there for.

12-26-2005, 02:35 PM	#33
Our Little Girl YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3	Just about everyone covered the age of the new puppy, and I agree with almost all posts. Beyond that, I think you were misled. Often, many buyers pay more, and breeders charge more the smaller the dog likely will be. Doesn't really matter what country you are from, 1.15 means 1 and 15/100ths. People want what they think they are paying for. You seem to have gotten more, nearly a pound, more than you bargined for. I would at least question the breeder and see where it goes from there.

12-26-2005, 09:39 PM	#40
KellyV YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 776	I wasn't aware of that.... Like I said, all the scales I've used show pounds only, they don't convert. Not trying to start a debate. I know I've seen other people asking how many ounces are in a pound/how to convert.....

12-27-2005, 12:32 AM	#43
Piper Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 12	Are you sure you aren't more disappointed about getting a larger Yorkie than you wanted rather than whether the dogs will get along? I don't think anyone feels you will have a problem regarding with getting along. Yes, I have definately gotten the message that a few pounds difference (though they are small dogs and a few pounds means more than if they were a large breed) won't be what determines whether or not they get along. All of the people with postings about large breed dogs loving their little yorkie buddies really set my mind at ease. It is obviously how we help them to socialize. Speaking of which, Angus is running around with her now! (not RIGHT NOW . . . they are both tuckered out and snoozing!) She was chasing him around, and instead of looking for an escape route he was zipping around with her. He could easily have jumped onto the couch (and did a couple of times to rest), but he would sit and wait for her to come to him. Or he would walk over to her and wait for her to start the chase. It was so cute. I am not disappointed in the size she may or may not grow to. Angus is my first dog, and I am learning as I go along. Though he is two years old, I still worry. By the way, she has a name!! It took a while, but we all decided on "Piper", so I'll be changing my name here to "AngusAndPiper'sMom". Thank you for all of the information. Everyone here is so caring, helpful, and open. I hope I will be able to give great advice like I've gotten today!

12-27-2005, 03:38 AM	#44
twinklesmom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 12	I agree completely. We took Twinkle home to a trio of cats....one in particular who weighs 12 pounds and had a Queen of the House attitude. Not only did they adapt to 3 3/4pound Twinkle....She is their entertainment and holds her own while chasing the cats around like a hearding dog. Everthing adapts when being a part of a family. I guess that broaches the next issue. Were you looking for a member of the family or were you looking for a complimentary sized canine to look good against the dog you adore? Open your heart and love prevails everytime. I wish you luck.

12-27-2005, 04:15 AM	#45
Janie Doyle Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 522	[QUOTE=Piper] I posted here recently about purchasing a second puppy. My little boy, Angus (4 lb.), was missing his buddies. There were two Yorkies, Pepy and Pica, who lived next door, and he used to play with them all of the time. After much thought and research on the matter (realizing he needed the company, and we love Yorkie's so . . . it wasn't a problem), we decided to look for a little girl. I purchased one who was 6 weeks old. We have had her be 4 or 5 pounds full grown. First of all a Yorkie at 6 weeks should still be with her Mother that is way to early to let go.. 2nd no matter what she weighs now, you can not determine her adullt weight at tthis point. Every good breeder will tell you that. Last, was this puppy checked by her vet, did you get her vet papers? I would be willing to bet the breeder will not take her back and refund your money. Keep us posted.