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03-24-2005, 08:48 PM | #1 |
Charmed by Sophie & Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Alabama
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| Help me decide which puppy to buy! Hi you all. I'm new here, having just registered today. I am in the final stages of purchasing a Yorkie and I need help deciding which one to buy. My choices are 2 siblings. IIRC, the mother weighed 4 lbs. I don't know the father's weight. I hope to get a Yorkie who will be around 5 lbs full grown. My choice is between a puppy who weighed 1.15 pounds at 6 weeks, or the one who weighed 2 lbs at 6 weeks. My fear is that the 2 lb baby will be much larger than 5 lbs at adulthood. Would someone be so kind as to help me guesstimate how much each of these will weigh full grown? I know that whichever one I get I will absolutely love and adore. I appreciate any input. Jennifer |
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03-24-2005, 09:03 PM | #2 |
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| To me, 2lbs at 6 weeks sounds like a BIG puppy. My yorkie is 12 weeks old right now and just now weighs 2lbs 1 oz. In my non-professional opinion LoL I think a pup that weighs 2lbs at 6 weeks will be like 9-10lbs fully grown... Good luck |
03-24-2005, 09:06 PM | #3 |
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| I am definately not an expert but my baby weighs 1 lb 12 oz. and he is 10 weeks the breeder told me he will be between 3-4 pounds full grown so if they are 1.15 and 2 lbs at 6 weeks I would imagine they are probably going to be bigger than 5 pounds but I am no expert. You could always ask the breeder what she thinks and how bid the father is. |
03-24-2005, 09:06 PM | #4 |
Charmed by Sophie & Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Alabama
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| Thanks for the response. I was concerned that 2 lbs at 6 wks would mean a big dog. I'm leaning toward the 1.15 lbs at 6 weeks dog, assuming she will weigh around 5 pounds. |
03-24-2005, 11:54 PM | #5 |
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| no one can predict a puppies weight with precision.... However, toby weighed 3 lbs at 12 weeks and now he is 9 lbs. . . . i think even if you get the 1 lber it will be a larger yorkie and not necessarily 5lbs or less..... what do teh breeders out there think??? |
03-25-2005, 05:34 AM | #6 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| My pup weighed one pound exactly at 6 weeks and my estimate on what he will weigh now is 6 lbs.
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03-25-2005, 05:38 AM | #7 |
Mommy's Little Angel Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northern New Jersey
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| I am not sure how much mocha weighs now.. i think about 2 lbs and she's 11 weeks... i am hoping she'll be at least 7 lbs fully grown.. the breeder said around 6 or 7.. I would suggest you go with your gut.. if you think you want the smaller dog go for her Brooke |
03-25-2005, 07:00 AM | #8 |
Charmed by Sophie & Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Alabama
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| I think once I see them all in person it will be easier to make a decision. My ideal dog would be 5-6 lbs fully grown, but I know the loveability/temperament aspects of the dog will take precedence. Thanks for taking the time to help me out |
03-25-2005, 01:19 PM | #9 |
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| size Both are large for their age...or did I misunderstand? I.15 is one pound and 15 oz, correct..one more oz and it is 2 pounds! If you meant one pound and 1.5oz then it should be closer to what you want...but if 6 pounds does not bother you, then 7 won't either, trust me..the difference comes when a person wants a 3 pounder and gets a 7 pounder. I could pick the puppy you like best, personality, coat, color etc, regardless of size..best wishes |
03-25-2005, 01:30 PM | #10 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | yorkierose is right i wanted a 7 pder and i got a 20pder theres just a little difference lol |
03-25-2005, 04:48 PM | #11 |
Charmed by Sophie & Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Alabama
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| If I understand correctly, the smaller dog is 1-1/6 lb (app) at 6 weeks. This should equate to a 6ish dog at full growth? TOmorrow's the day. We are all so excited to be welcoming our new baby. I hope she loves us as much as we know we will love her |
03-25-2005, 07:10 PM | #12 |
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| i'm going to guesstamate but i have a chart from many years ago and according to it the 1 1/6 will be around 5lbs the other will be over 6lbs.
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03-25-2005, 07:11 PM | #13 | |
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03-25-2005, 07:52 PM | #14 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: wilmington
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| We Got Sirius At 7 Weeks And He Was 1.3 Pounds Now At 10 Weeks He Weighs 3.4 Pounds. The Vet Said That He Would Be A Small Yorkie But His Weight Had A Lot To Do With His Bones. He Has Bigger Bones I Guess. He Goes To The Vet For A Ck Up Tommorow Will Let You Know What He Weighs Now At 11 Weeks. |
03-26-2005, 05:40 AM | #15 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Carolina
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| Unless I'm misunderstanding, there is only 1 ounce difference in the puppies. That isn't enough to matter in the long run in my opinion. I would go with the one I think is the prettiest and the best personality. To me, the only outcome in how much they are going to weigh is going to be how many treats they get Good luck and congratulations on your new baby
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