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JESSY_RN2B · 01-03-2007, 08:04 AM

Bobbi was 3lbs when I got him @ 12 weeks and a 'beach ball'............too cute!

He is now about 3 1/2 lbs and almost 6 months.......(he has gotten longer and taller but only gained a few ounces). He has a small frame.........but who knows how big he'll get (and it doesn't matter to me).

My boy was a single born and had all mom's teets to himself! (what a lucky lil guy................lol)

Anyhow, get her 'money back guarantee' in writing.........she may end up to be a big girl and you should be getting a partial refund

ehunney · 01-03-2007, 08:06 AM

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where do you live in VA?

HI! I'm in fairfax near tysons corner.

chachi · 01-03-2007, 08:20 AM

You triple the weight at 8 weeks to get an estimate of adult weight. That would make her 6 lbs

Ladyhawk · 01-03-2007, 09:35 AM

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Tami ~ Wish I'd known about you when I was shopping for a Yorkie! Found Abigail from a lady in White Marsh(?). Not that I'd take anything for my Abbigail - but, I'd probably have gone with someone from YT

Wow I used to lilve in White Marsh, I'm now in Glenns (both are in Gloucester) What was the name of the breeder and when did you get Abbie? I know of several who have bred around here but I only know of one other show breeder.

Kodak · 01-03-2007, 09:39 AM

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Hi everyone~I'm new to yorkie talk and have a question about my new baby Zoe. I went to visit the breeder and picked her out when she was 5 weeks old. At that time she was only 6 ounces! Since she was so small the breeder left her to nurse until 7 weeks old. She is 8 weeks now and 2 lbs. I have seen the yorkie growth chart (which says she should be 6 lbs fully grown) but the breeder said since she was so tiny at birth and even at 5 weeks that she should end up around 4 lbs. If anyone is able to help me figure out a general idea of how big she would be it would be much appreciated!

Welcome and please show photos, she sounds adorable. Don't know if breeders give money back on size. Size is just a guesstimate, did you get to see the parents? www.yorkietalk.com has a growth chart and some helpful information.

Nancy1999 · 01-03-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by iheartzoe

Hi everyone~I'm new to yorkie talk and have a question about my new baby Zoe. I went to visit the breeder and picked her out when she was 5 weeks old. At that time she was only 6 ounces! Since she was so small the breeder left her to nurse until 7 weeks old. She is 8 weeks now and 2 lbs. I have seen the yorkie growth chart (which says she should be 6 lbs fully grown) but the breeder said since she was so tiny at birth and even at 5 weeks that she should end up around 4 lbs. If anyone is able to help me figure out a general idea of how big she would be it would be much appreciated!

The breeder let you take her at 7 weeks? I thought 12 weeks was standard. I think she knew this was not going to be a "small" Yorkie. There are so many traits other than size that are desirable.
Nancy

troubletb · 01-03-2007, 10:16 AM

Somethings not right here!! 1 lb 10 ozs in 3 weeks, that isn't possible!! Unless they were big to start off with and yours wasn't.. My boy weighed 1.1 at 8 weeks and is now 3.5 at 18 months... Something smells fishy!!
Are you sure that is the puppy you picked out??

iheartzoe · 01-03-2007, 02:26 PM

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Somethings not right here!! 1 lb 10 ozs in 3 weeks, that isn't possible!! Unless they were big to start off with and yours wasn't.. My boy weighed 1.1 at 8 weeks and is now 3.5 at 18 months... Something smells fishy!!
Are you sure that is the puppy you picked out??

yep i'm positive its the pup i picked out...so it must be possible. When she was born she evidently did not get enough nutrients from her mom, and once she was left to nurse by herself she shot up in weight. I did talk to the breeder today and they said that if she gets to be a bigger yorkie - around 5 or larger, they would refund my 200 that i paid extra since she would be small....and as a reply to the other post, i did not take her until she was 8 weeks...she just nursed until 7 weeks. Her parents were both in the 4 lb range so maybe she just had an early spurt since she was nursing? maybe?

JESSY_RN2B · 01-03-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by iheartzoe

yep i'm positive its the pup i picked out...so it must be possible. When she was born she evidently did not get enough nutrients from her mom, and once she was left to nurse by herself she shot up in weight. I did talk to the breeder today and they said that if she gets to be a bigger yorkie - around 5 or larger, they would refund my 200 that i paid extra since she would be small....and as a reply to the other post, i did not take her until she was 8 weeks...she just nursed until 7 weeks. Her parents were both in the 4 lb range so maybe she just had an early spurt since she was nursing? maybe?

The parents size doesn't guarantee her range. Does your breeder have weights/pictures/information to share with you regarding past litters
Please get everything in writing (regarding the refund). I really think she's not going to stay so small though.

iheartzoe · 01-03-2007, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JESSY_RN2B

The parents size doesn't guarantee her range. Does your breeder have weights/pictures/information to share with you regarding past litters
Please get everything in writing (regarding the refund). I really think she's not going to stay so small though.

how big do you expect she would get? around 6 is what the chart says...

vainchick5 · 01-03-2007, 03:14 PM

I think 6-7 lbs is probably a reasonable weight. I got my Coco when she was 12 weeks old and she was barely a lbs. At almost 2 years old, now she's 4 and a half lbs. By the growth chart standards she should have been no more than 3 lbs but THANK GOD she made it to 4 lbs and now is closer to 5 lbs, but is TEEEEENNYY. But my point is the chart wasn't correct for me. 2 LBS at 8 weeks seems pretty large, not in general but for her age. But who knows how big she'll get. If you've already fallen in love with her and they are willing to refund you, then I guess it doesn't matter.

yougetthesmiles · 01-04-2007, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

You triple the weight at 8 weeks to get an estimate of adult weight. That would make her 6 lbs

I was reading in my Yorkie book last night about this question and the book says to triple the height and weight at 13 weeks to get the est height and weight.

GurleyGirl · 01-04-2007, 07:49 AM

I agree with the others here... she will be around 6 pounds... unless she just "stops growing" because she isn't nursing on mom anymore... but I doubt that....

2 pounds at 8 weeks old is not a small yorkie.... if that is what you think you paid for.

Good luck.

chachi · 01-04-2007, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

I was reading in my Yorkie book last night about this question and the book says to triple the height and weight at 13 weeks to get the est height and weight.

I have always hear you double the weight at 12 weeks

Dawn125 · 01-04-2007, 08:08 AM

If the breeder says she will refund the extra $200 if she gets to be a bigger yorkie, and considers over 5 lbs to be bigger, then I would pretty much plan on getting that $200 back in a few months. I do have two yorkies in the 6 lb range and have never considered them to be "bigger yorkies" by any means. Perfect size if you ask me! Also frame shape and size can make a big difference in the appearance of two yorkies of the same weight. My boy appears much larger than my girl but both weigh about the same.

01-03-2007, 08:04 AM	#31
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	Bobbi was 3lbs when I got him @ 12 weeks and a 'beach ball'............too cute! He is now about 3 1/2 lbs and almost 6 months.......(he has gotten longer and taller but only gained a few ounces). He has a small frame.........but who knows how big he'll get (and it doesn't matter to me). My boy was a single born and had all mom's teets to himself! (what a lucky lil guy................lol) Anyhow, get her 'money back guarantee' in writing.........she may end up to be a big girl and you should be getting a partial refund __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

01-03-2007, 08:20 AM	#33
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	You triple the weight at 8 weeks to get an estimate of adult weight. That would make her 6 lbs __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-03-2007, 10:16 AM	#37
troubletb Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 2,339	Somethings not right here!! 1 lb 10 ozs in 3 weeks, that isn't possible!! Unless they were big to start off with and yours wasn't.. My boy weighed 1.1 at 8 weeks and is now 3.5 at 18 months... Something smells fishy!! Are you sure that is the puppy you picked out?? __________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3

01-03-2007, 03:14 PM	#41
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	I think 6-7 lbs is probably a reasonable weight. I got my Coco when she was 12 weeks old and she was barely a lbs. At almost 2 years old, now she's 4 and a half lbs. By the growth chart standards she should have been no more than 3 lbs but THANK GOD she made it to 4 lbs and now is closer to 5 lbs, but is TEEEEENNYY. But my point is the chart wasn't correct for me. 2 LBS at 8 weeks seems pretty large, not in general but for her age. But who knows how big she'll get. If you've already fallen in love with her and they are willing to refund you, then I guess it doesn't matter. __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

01-04-2007, 07:49 AM	#43
GurleyGirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scott City, Missouri Posts: 1,879	I agree with the others here... she will be around 6 pounds... unless she just "stops growing" because she isn't nursing on mom anymore... but I doubt that.... 2 pounds at 8 weeks old is not a small yorkie.... if that is what you think you paid for. Good luck. __________________ Joanne Gurley's Yorkies

01-04-2007, 08:08 AM	#45
Dawn125 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central California Posts: 445	If the breeder says she will refund the extra $200 if she gets to be a bigger yorkie, and considers over 5 lbs to be bigger, then I would pretty much plan on getting that $200 back in a few months. I do have two yorkies in the 6 lb range and have never considered them to be "bigger yorkies" by any means. Perfect size if you ask me! Also frame shape and size can make a big difference in the appearance of two yorkies of the same weight. My boy appears much larger than my girl but both weigh about the same. __________________ Dawn (Brandy & Titan's mom)