Some Size Input Please... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Anna Banana · 10-29-2007, 01:52 PM

I am considering adopting a one-year old maltese rescue boy. I've been thinking off and on about bringing another little dog into my home. I promised myself that I wouldn't get another one until after I graduated from college, but I think that it would be good for Wobie to have a companion when I can't bring him wherever I'm going...

I am a little concerned about Noah's size though. He's eight pounds, and I'm worried about the wieght difference between him and Wobie. The last little dog, Homer, that I fostered was 10 pounds, and was just plain HUGE next to Wobie. Also, I just like Wobie's size, he's four pounds, and really easy to pick up, and carry with me everywhere. I know 8 pounds is still really small, and within the standard for a maltese, but I'm still a little uncomfortable with the idea of a dog twice as big as Wobie. Does anyone have a 4-5 pound furbaby, and a 8-ish pound furbaby to give me some perspective on this situation? Some pics maybe?

Maybe I should just go out and find a teacup maltese breeder.

erino77 · 10-29-2007, 01:59 PM

Honestly there might not be a problem with the size. Koda is right under 6lbs and Allie was/is only 2lbs 5oz. They played great together! Koda was the instagater but Allie could whoop some butt ;-) she dominated they're playing totally, lol! I' will tri to post some pics of the diff in sizes. ok maybe i wont, there is no button again for me to do it?!?!? but look in the pfoto gallery under my name there are a few pics of them there!

Yorkieluv · 10-29-2007, 01:59 PM

The maltese standard calls for 4-6 lbs preferred

so the standard size is very similar to the yorkie's size.
But, yes, I have a yorkie who is 11 lbs and a maltese who is just under 4 lbs, and they get along great. There are absolutely no problems with their sizes. They don't hurt each other, but my yorkie is very docile. He's not rough, but the little 4lber is

So, she's the one that pushes him around. LOL

We take them both out with us in the stroller. She looks so tiny next to him, but like I said, there aren't any problems with the difference in size with my two furbabies. If we take one out with us, the other goes two, so they both go places with us, and they keep each other company. They absolutely love each other. I'll try to post a picture later on.

erino77 · 10-29-2007, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by erino77

Honestly there might not be a problem with the size. Koda is right under 6lbs and Allie was/is only 2lbs 5oz. They played great together! Koda was the instagater but Allie could whoop some butt ;-) she dominated they're playing totally, lol! I' will tri to post some pics of the diff in sizes. ok maybe i wont, there is no button again for me to do it?!?!? but look in the pfoto gallery under my name there are a few pics of them there!

uh ok that was kind of dumb of me, lol! just look at my avatar of them together!

Beckyhebert · 10-29-2007, 02:02 PM

definitely okay... Jolie is 5 pounds and Jax is about 9 ... she can handle her own with him.. but they have together since he was 7 weeks...

MorkieAZ · 10-29-2007, 02:05 PM

I have Yorkies and Maltese and their sizes range from 3 to 8 lbs. No problems here!

Anna Banana · 10-29-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by erino77

uh ok that was kind of dumb of me, lol! just look at my avatar of them together!

Lol! They are soooo cute! What pretty babies you have!

chachi · 10-29-2007, 02:10 PM

There is a 5 lb difference in our two and we dont have any problems

Anna Banana · 10-29-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

The maltese standard calls for 4-6 lbs preferred

so the standard size is very similar to the yorkie's size.
But, yes, I have a yorkie who is 11 lbs and a maltese who is just under 4 lbs, and they get along great. There are absolutely no problems with their sizes. They don't hurt each other, but my yorkie is very docile. He's not rough, but the little 4lber is

So, she's the one that pushes him around. LOL

We take them both out with us in the stroller. She looks so tiny next to him, but like I said, there aren't any problems with the difference in size with my two furbabies. If we take one out with us, the other goes two, so they both go places with us, and they keep each other company. They absolutely love each other. I'll try to post a picture later on.

Lol, you can tell I haven't done as much research on maltese as I did before I got Wobie...I have heard 4-8 pounds...whoops. Its great that your two get along so well. I'm kind of worried about Noah pushing Wobie around, but I guess I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, after they meet. Thanks for the advice Yorkieluv!

IluvLucy · 10-29-2007, 02:14 PM

Rebel weighs 5 lbs and Lucy (chunky butt) weighs 11

They play together like crazy!

littlewhip · 10-29-2007, 02:19 PM

My biggest is Joey weighing in at about 8lbs and molly about 3pds, they play like crazy

karleigh is 5lbs and charlie 6lbs, no size problems here

I would think they would be fine together

good luck to you

ps. molly acts like she is the biggest

hha · 10-29-2007, 02:39 PM

Maltese should be 4-6 lbs. most are right around 7..now, remember I have the 14 lb yorkie, 10 lb shih tzu, 6 lb biewer, and right now, Ginger is close to 2 1/2 lbs. I think they would be fine together

SladesMommy · 10-29-2007, 03:42 PM

Well my mom's yorkie/chi mix is 12 lbs and gets along fine with Slade who is about 5. THey play very nicely together and she really doesn't hurt him, Slades pretty tough. I also have a 45 lb pit mix who does fantastic with Slade. She knows he is smaller and adjust her playing style to accomadate him.

roosmom · 10-29-2007, 03:49 PM

We have a 2 pound yorkie and our yorkipoo is supposed to only get to be about 5-6 pounds but I think she's going to be bigger- she's already 3 pounds at 12 weeks. But let me tell you- my 2 pound yorkie likes our 40 lb spaniel mutt 100% better than the new puppy her own size!! I personally think the smaller dogs like the bigger ones to cuddle with- more warmth! Anyway I would say that the maltese's size is probably not a problem at all- esp if he/she has a good personality. Good luck!

erino77 · 10-29-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Anna Banana

Lol! They are soooo cute! What pretty babies you have!

Aww thanx!!! I posted Wobie a comment on his myspace last night and forgot i was under mine and not Koda's, lol!

10-29-2007, 01:52 PM	#1
Anna Banana YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,025	Some Size Input Please... I am considering adopting a one-year old maltese rescue boy. I've been thinking off and on about bringing another little dog into my home. I promised myself that I wouldn't get another one until after I graduated from college, but I think that it would be good for Wobie to have a companion when I can't bring him wherever I'm going... I am a little concerned about Noah's size though. He's eight pounds, and I'm worried about the wieght difference between him and Wobie. The last little dog, Homer, that I fostered was 10 pounds, and was just plain HUGE next to Wobie. Also, I just like Wobie's size, he's four pounds, and really easy to pick up, and carry with me everywhere. I know 8 pounds is still really small, and within the standard for a maltese, but I'm still a little uncomfortable with the idea of a dog twice as big as Wobie. Does anyone have a 4-5 pound furbaby, and a 8-ish pound furbaby to give me some perspective on this situation? Some pics maybe? Maybe I should just go out and find a teacup maltese breeder. __________________ Anna and Wobie

10-29-2007, 01:59 PM	#3
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	The maltese standard calls for 4-6 lbs preferred so the standard size is very similar to the yorkie's size. But, yes, I have a yorkie who is 11 lbs and a maltese who is just under 4 lbs, and they get along great. There are absolutely no problems with their sizes. They don't hurt each other, but my yorkie is very docile. He's not rough, but the little 4lber is So, she's the one that pushes him around. LOL We take them both out with us in the stroller. She looks so tiny next to him, but like I said, there aren't any problems with the difference in size with my two furbabies. If we take one out with us, the other goes two, so they both go places with us, and they keep each other company. They absolutely love each other. I'll try to post a picture later on. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

10-29-2007, 02:02 PM	#5
Beckyhebert Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: houston Posts: 854	definitely okay... Jolie is 5 pounds and Jax is about 9 ... she can handle her own with him.. but they have together since he was 7 weeks... __________________ Love J2mom crew

10-29-2007, 02:10 PM	#8
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	There is a 5 lb difference in our two and we dont have any problems __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-29-2007, 02:14 PM	#10
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	Rebel weighs 5 lbs and Lucy (chunky butt) weighs 11 They play together like crazy! __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

10-29-2007, 01:59 PM	#2
erino77 Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,503	Honestly there might not be a problem with the size. Koda is right under 6lbs and Allie was/is only 2lbs 5oz. They played great together! Koda was the instagater but Allie could whoop some butt ;-) she dominated they're playing totally, lol! I' will tri to post some pics of the diff in sizes. ok maybe i wont, there is no button again for me to do it?!?!? but look in the pfoto gallery under my name there are a few pics of them there!

10-29-2007, 02:05 PM	#6
MorkieAZ Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,276	I have Yorkies and Maltese and their sizes range from 3 to 8 lbs. No problems here!

10-29-2007, 02:19 PM	#11
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	My biggest is Joey weighing in at about 8lbs and molly about 3pds, they play like crazy karleigh is 5lbs and charlie 6lbs, no size problems here I would think they would be fine together good luck to you ps. molly acts like she is the biggest __________________

10-29-2007, 02:39 PM	#12
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	Maltese should be 4-6 lbs. most are right around 7..now, remember I have the 14 lb yorkie, 10 lb shih tzu, 6 lb biewer, and right now, Ginger is close to 2 1/2 lbs. I think they would be fine together

10-29-2007, 03:42 PM	#13
SladesMommy Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 4,513	Well my mom's yorkie/chi mix is 12 lbs and gets along fine with Slade who is about 5. THey play very nicely together and she really doesn't hurt him, Slades pretty tough. I also have a 45 lb pit mix who does fantastic with Slade. She knows he is smaller and adjust her playing style to accomadate him. __________________ GIGANTIC DOG CLOTHES SALE!!! <--- CLlCK!

10-29-2007, 03:49 PM	#14
roosmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 232	We have a 2 pound yorkie and our yorkipoo is supposed to only get to be about 5-6 pounds but I think she's going to be bigger- she's already 3 pounds at 12 weeks. But let me tell you- my 2 pound yorkie likes our 40 lb spaniel mutt 100% better than the new puppy her own size!! I personally think the smaller dogs like the bigger ones to cuddle with- more warmth! Anyway I would say that the maltese's size is probably not a problem at all- esp if he/she has a good personality. Good luck!