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Question About 'teapots' I know it's probably different for everyone, but I have a question about the larger yorkies. Those who have one---did they do most of their 'growing' by six months of age? Or can I expect a good deal more growing?:eek: Betty is my dollbaby, but pretty soon, I won't be able to carry her around! I feel like I have carpal tunnel in my right wrist from carrying her (seriously!). Also, are cheerios more fattening than her regular dog food (Canidae)? Of course, she will NOT settle for 1 cheerio! :eek: And she wants to eat OFTEN!! She will bark and spin around a couple times and make me follow her into the kitchen where she sits down and STARES at the counter where her food is! Look for us soon at Weight Watchers!! LOL!!!!!!!! |
My guy didn't stop growing...and I mean his weight when I say growing until close to a year. |
Congratulations on owning a "Teapot". Buddy did not stop growing until he reached 1yr old. He was 6 1/2 lbs at 14 1/2 wk and continued gaining 1 lb until he reached 1yr old. I was afraid he would never stop gaining! Today he is 13.5lbs and the light of my life. The biggies are so much fun and full of love also. |
Biscuit, who is now over 9 lbs, was about 6 or 7 pounds by 6 months. He grew up until he was a little over a year, so you probably have a little of a ways to go. |
One more thing: I must add, that the "teapots" are so much fun, and are a perfect hugging size! My Biscuit fits right in my arms, my baby Willow (who's a tiny) fits more in my hands! I love them both to pieces, but I do admit, I don't have to worry about Biscuit as much, he's such a beefcake, I love it! |
Lex didn't stop growing until about 9 months or so. He is now a whopping 9 1/2 lbs of terror. They big guys are truly a lot of fun because you can romp with them without as much worry. |
I agree with everyone else..by nine months he was pretty much done.. and leveled off by one year. |
Both of my teapots stopped growing around 9-10 months, but I noticed they both 'filled out' around 18 months. It's a relief not to worry about them getting hurt all the time. When I had a tiny, I was always hovering over him! My two boys are 9 and 12 lbs, and they're my cuddly little teddy bears! |
brownie was about 10 pounds till a year way over a year he just grew more i dont know what happened i guess there not done till there like 5 lol |
Those of us with teapots - have you noticed how they LOVE to eat? No finicky eaters here! My Baxter will eat anything that isn't nailed down. And I always say, "Call them anything you want, just don't call them late for dinner!" ....lol :animal-pa |
Chachi is 11 lbs. He grew untill 11 months then he stopped and grew a lb at about 2 yrs old |
Wes is a little over 1.5 years. He is around 10 lbs now. His frame isn't getting bigger, but I think he is still filling out a little. But I don't expect him to get much heavier. |
Miko kept growing until a little over a yr :) He is over 10lbs now :) Miko IS a finicky eater though, but he's the right weight for his size. I don't think their weight matters as long as it's the right weight for their size and build. Miko is just a little longer and a little taller than other yorkies, so obviously, he weighs more (and he's not a single ounce overweight) :) |
Jake was 6lbs at 6 months ... and is now a healthy 7.3lbs (is that really a teapot?) at 14 months. Sophie is only 6 months old ... and she is 10lbs .... I'm expecting her to be around 13 / 14 lbs fully grown. |
I got Cozy at 4 months of age and she weighted 7.5 pounds. At 6 months she went into heat and stopped growing at 10-10.5 pounds. She is currently 1 year old and she fuctuates between 10 and 10.5 pounds but is still so small. My cats are 14 and 15 pounds and by golden is 120 so to me Cozy is a migget. LOL. Good luck with your Teapot. |
As far as the cheerios are concerned, I don't think you have to worry about your baby gaining weight because of cheerios as treats. Many of us use cheerios for training purposes :) |
Where do you all find these "teapots?" I have been looking for a larger one but all they ads claim they will be smaller - usually 5 pounds or under. I would love to have a 10# + girl! |
Just wondering what is the difference in a teapot and a regualr Yorkie? I am new to the site and was just wondering mine is about 4 lbs. and is over 2 yrs old. I didn't actually think there was a difference in a larger and smaller one just the same breed and different size. |
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The standard size is 7 lbs and under. Teapot is a name that was came up with on here to descrbe yorkies over 7 lbs |
My teapot stopped growing at about 10 months. He is a whopping 9 - 9 1/2 pounds of energy. The breeder said he would be about 5 - 6 pounds and the vet confirmed that when he went to his first checkup (at this time he fit into the palm of my hand). I love his larger size. When I get a sister or brother for Conner (or should I say if), I would also like the larger size. |
So many people call the smaller ones teacups even though the word is frowned upon by reputable breeders and people started calling their larger ones teapots, I think as kind of a joke on this forum....All yorkies are toy dogs...Akc only recognizes them as toys, not teacups or teapots regardless of size :) |
I love my Teapot. Thats his photo in my avatar, with the snow balls all over his body. He reached his full 11lbs by about 9months, but that can vary by dog for sure. I still carry him around and I also have wrist problems, I just kinda carry him like a baby w/ his paws around my neck. No, he doesn't fit into my purse but dang he is cute. My Biewer was supposed to be around 7lbs well..he is 6months and already 8lbs so??? I must just be destined for teapots for now!!! I love the tinies, don't get me wrong they are adorable and some day I may add one to my family, but I am very active w/ my dogs (rollerblade, hike, etc) and my teapot does all of this with me.. Katy |
Sparks was supposed to be 5.5lbs. He was 7lbs by 6mos. I freaked! He has not really gone up since and he is 1 year. He filled out a bit...so he may be 7.5 but has stayed steady and now is changing colors again. I purposly got a smaller dog to carry with me and take to work and I am only 5'1" and he is tough to carry. However, he is more "durable" and I like that and lot's of fun to cuddle. suz |
My Tootie was 4 lbs. at 12 weeks! He grew until about a year.. he is now a Whopping 16 lbs!!! he is SUCH a bundle of joy and has the best yorkie personality I have ever seen. I love my baby girl but his personality is much more outgoing and YES he will eat anything like he is starving, well, except dog food.. haha Love My Teapot Boy! but maybe he is a tea KETTLE.. d |
Sophie weighs 12lbs and stopped growing around 9 or 10 months. We were told she would weigh between 5 and 6 lbs. She is still small enough to take places with us and I carry her around all the time. I like her size because she can go to the park for long walks and doesn't tire real easy. She is a bundle of fun.:aimeeyork |
For my boy, he grew rapidly until 9 months when he reached 10 lbs. By his first birthday he leveled off at 11 lbs. and that's where he's stayed since. I'm glad he's on the bigger size because he can play with my parents' lab mix (she's gentle and careful with him, he's a little terror to her!) and I can walk him like any other dog. When he was so tiny in the beginning I was concerned about how far and long I'd be able to walk him, but now I have a time keeping up! |
Laughing at tea KETTLE reference Ozzie grew very rapidly during his first year, stopping around 9-10 pounds. Then he added another pound or two during the next 18 months, and another pound or so by age 5. Stopped right around 12-13 pounds. He is about 13.5 now, but he has added at least a pound since being neutered last year. LOVE having a bigger guy. The littler guys are precious and adorable but I know I would be absolutely paranoid with one under 7 or 8 pounds! |
my kirby had a growth spurt after a 1year of age. he grew taller and longer adding about 3lbs. this is due to poor breeding. makes me sick but i love him anyway. he is a cutie |
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