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Gayle_T · 12-27-2006, 08:43 AM

We are the owner of a 9 month old Yorkie named "Taylor". He is a 11 lbs, a definite Teapot! My husband is happier that he turned out larger than we thought. We love to take boat trips and since Taylor is piddle-pad trained it makes it easy...plus is his a sturdier size for boating. When he we got him he was so tiny that he would get under an "L" shaped sectional leather couch and it would take more than two of us to try to lift it and get him. Now he is such a "Bouncy" size that we don't worry about shuffling our feet to avoid causing him injury and he still is small enough to fly in his soft-sided carry-on bag to fly with us in the cabin on trips. Taylor definitely isn't a "Purse-Dog" but he's a wonderful bundle of LOVE! Someone on here said that "Yorkie's are like a box of chocolates... You never know what you are going to get" And that's true even if the parents are small it doesn't mean that one of the puppies won't turn out much bigger. We love him so much and I'm sure that you will adjust to the notion that your furbaby might be a little larger than you thought. (More to love!)

jen8203 · 12-27-2006, 07:18 PM

That sounds like my baby. He was 2.25 lbs. when we got him at 7 weeks and he now weighs 5.5 at 13 weeks. I guess we'll both just have two big adorable yorkies.

chattiesmom · 12-27-2006, 07:33 PM

First of all -- WELCOME TO YORKIE TALK

It sounds like your precious little bundle of love will be JUST THE RIGHT SIZE. Like so many people here have already said Yorkies come in many sizes. One of my furkids is on the small side at 3.25 lbs and lardbutt Chizzie is a 6.75 lb. yorkie in a 7.75 lb. body -- boy that girl loves to eat!

Sometimes these little guys take huge growing spurts and then slow down. You have the right idea -- talk to your vet.

daisysis · 12-27-2006, 07:46 PM

My two girls are so different in size, weight, hair and looks.
My Sissy bother is double her size
You can prevent them from being fat..but not big or little
So , what can you do ..you love them any way..

Amanda7 · 12-27-2006, 08:03 PM

I agree with the others that your baby will be a 'teapot'. My Baxter weighed almost 5 lbs at 12 weeks, and is now 13 lbs full grown. He grew in leaps and bounds the first 9 months, then slowed down.

He's much sturdier than Snickers (8lbs) and I don't have to hover over him, worrying about him getting hurt. Enjoy your teapot, they are a joy!

12-27-2006, 07:33 PM	#18
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	First of all -- WELCOME TO YORKIE TALK It sounds like your precious little bundle of love will be JUST THE RIGHT SIZE. Like so many people here have already said Yorkies come in many sizes. One of my furkids is on the small side at 3.25 lbs and lardbutt Chizzie is a 6.75 lb. yorkie in a 7.75 lb. body -- boy that girl loves to eat! Sometimes these little guys take huge growing spurts and then slow down. You have the right idea -- talk to your vet. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

12-27-2006, 07:46 PM	#19
daisysis YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 1,074	My two girls are so different in size, weight, hair and looks. My Sissy bother is double her size You can prevent them from being fat..but not big or little So , what can you do ..you love them any way.. __________________ Sissy..Lilly..Maggie..Lucy

12-27-2006, 08:03 PM	#20
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	I agree with the others that your baby will be a 'teapot'. My Baxter weighed almost 5 lbs at 12 weeks, and is now 13 lbs full grown. He grew in leaps and bounds the first 9 months, then slowed down. He's much sturdier than Snickers (8lbs) and I don't have to hover over him, worrying about him getting hurt. Enjoy your teapot, they are a joy! __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.

12-27-2006, 08:43 AM	#16
Gayle_T Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 219	We are the owner of a 9 month old Yorkie named "Taylor". He is a 11 lbs, a definite Teapot! My husband is happier that he turned out larger than we thought. We love to take boat trips and since Taylor is piddle-pad trained it makes it easy...plus is his a sturdier size for boating. When he we got him he was so tiny that he would get under an "L" shaped sectional leather couch and it would take more than two of us to try to lift it and get him. Now he is such a "Bouncy" size that we don't worry about shuffling our feet to avoid causing him injury and he still is small enough to fly in his soft-sided carry-on bag to fly with us in the cabin on trips. Taylor definitely isn't a "Purse-Dog" but he's a wonderful bundle of LOVE! Someone on here said that "Yorkie's are like a box of chocolates... You never know what you are going to get" And that's true even if the parents are small it doesn't mean that one of the puppies won't turn out much bigger. We love him so much and I'm sure that you will adjust to the notion that your furbaby might be a little larger than you thought. (More to love!)

12-27-2006, 07:18 PM	#17
jen8203 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: KY Posts: 55	That sounds like my baby. He was 2.25 lbs. when we got him at 7 weeks and he now weighs 5.5 at 13 weeks. I guess we'll both just have two big adorable yorkies.