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YorkieForJuicy · 10-24-2007, 01:55 PM

Hi everyone! I just got my puppy Twinkle! She is super tiny. I was so amazed at how tiny she was. She looked so much bigger in pictures. She's going on 4 months old. She only weighs 1 lb 4 oz. I love her so much already, she is so precious. At almost 4 months and weighing on ly 1 lb 4 oz how much do you think she'll weigh when she reaches adulthood. Should I be worried about her health or anything else because of her size? Any suggestions would be great!

hha · 10-24-2007, 01:59 PM

She should stay very small...You have to be a lot more careful when they're that small, they tend to get hurt easier(stepped on, etc)..When is her b-day? Here's an easy chart to read, but, like with all the other charts, it' just an estimate..
http://pomderosaranch.com/ToyBreedWeightChart.htm

dani23d · 10-24-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieForJuicy

Hi everyone! I just got my puppy Twinkle! She is super tiny. I was so amazed at how tiny she was. She looked so much bigger in pictures. She's going on 4 months old. She only weighs 1 lb 4 oz. I love her so much already, she is so precious. At almost 4 months and weighing on ly 1 lb 4 oz how much do you think she'll weigh when she reaches adulthood. Should I be worried about her health or anything else because of her size? Any suggestions would be great!

wow, she is small. could you post pictures?

oopsmyhalofello · 10-24-2007, 02:32 PM

My Bella is a tiny one and you really have to be super careful with them, their bones are like toothpicks. A small fall can be fatal, nothing I can do about her size at this point except hope she gains a bunch more weight. She is closing in on 5months old and weighs 2.10oz which is a far cry from the 1.2lbs she weighed when we got her. The one thing that you do need to watch out for with this little dogs (not only the tiny ones) is hypoglycemia. I'm assuming you already know this being that you already have the pup but if you don't then it would be good to read up on it and what to watch for and how to treat/prevent it from happening.

Welcome to YT and congrats on your new baby, post pics!!!

YorkieForJuicy · 10-24-2007, 02:39 PM

this is twinkle. she looks a lot bigger in the picture. she is very tiny though. she loves running in between my feet. i almost stepped on her. i will upload more of her pictures later tonight. she fits nicely in your hand and she's almost 4 months old.

littlewhip · 10-24-2007, 02:44 PM

Ahhh she is so cute and tiny

best wishes to you both

Wylie's Mom · 10-24-2007, 02:52 PM

I have a little guy and I have him wear a bell at ALL times - it's just too dangerous for him otherwise. Marcel was the same weight at 4 mths - he is now 11 mths and is 2 lbs. 12 oz. and probably won't gain anymore.

You have to REALLY be careful (at this age/wt) about her being on couches, chairs, beds - a fall could kill her at this point. Just be cautious.

Congrats - she is ADORABLE. More pics please!

dani23d · 10-24-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieForJuicy

this is twinkle. she looks a lot bigger in the picture. she is very tiny though. she loves running in between my feet. i almost stepped on her. i will upload more of her pictures later tonight. she fits nicely in your hand and she's almost 4 months old.

wow she IS tiny! she still fits in the palm of that hand!!! amazing! four months old?

Sugar's Mom · 10-24-2007, 02:58 PM

Not only all the above, but you have to watch for hypoglycemia. Make sure she is eating enough and has regularily spaced meals throughout the day. Congratulations. she is beautiful.

shelbell77 · 10-24-2007, 02:58 PM

Congrats!!!!!!

Wow! I thought Elphaba was tiny! She should at least get up to 4 lbs though. I agree with everyone else on being careful and the bell! She sneaks up on me and under my feet ALL the time. That and she plays kinda tough with the cats. I watch like a hawk cuz i'm so afraid of her getting hurt.

chachi · 10-24-2007, 02:59 PM

Wow is your baby is tiny. I bet she will be 2 lbs as an adult.

shelbell77 · 10-24-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

Not only all the above, but you have to watch for hypoglycemia. Make sure she is eating enough and has regularily spaced meals throughout the day. Congratulations. she is beautiful.

Ah yes! And I keep nutrical puppy on hand just to be safe...if she's not eating I make sure to give her a dab.

Superstarkba · 10-24-2007, 03:45 PM

Welcome to YT. Shes a tiny one. I do notice that between the two of mine, Dakota 3 lbs at 5 months has more accidents than Aubrey. I think its just because she doesn't realize how small she really is.

spruitt7 · 10-24-2007, 03:49 PM

My baby is tiny also. He isn't even 2lbs yet and hes already almost 6 months old. He hasnt gotten hurt yet, but thats because I'm with him literally 24/7. I also put a little bell on his collar so I would know where hes at. Tiny yorkies tend to get sick easier also, so when winter comes bundle them up even more.

sryope68 · 10-24-2007, 03:50 PM

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Congrats!!!!!!

Wow! I thought Elphaba was tiny! She should at least get up to 4 lbs though. I agree with everyone else on being careful and the bell! She sneaks up on me and under my feet ALL the time. That and she plays kinda tough with the cats. I watch like a hawk cuz i'm so afraid of her getting hurt.

Shellbell, I LOVE the name Elphaba! That was on my name list as well as Galinda before I got my pups. I love "Wicked" but my bf didn't like the names.

Sorry I know that had nothing to do with this thread but I couldn't help but comment.

10-24-2007, 01:55 PM	#1
YorkieForJuicy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: WA Posts: 31	Are tiny yorkie pups okay? Hi everyone! I just got my puppy Twinkle! She is super tiny. I was so amazed at how tiny she was. She looked so much bigger in pictures. She's going on 4 months old. She only weighs 1 lb 4 oz. I love her so much already, she is so precious. At almost 4 months and weighing on ly 1 lb 4 oz how much do you think she'll weigh when she reaches adulthood. Should I be worried about her health or anything else because of her size? Any suggestions would be great! __________________ -Twinkle Loves Her Mama!!- XoXO

10-24-2007, 02:32 PM	#4
oopsmyhalofello Just Pawz Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Liverpool, NY Posts: 1,827	My Bella is a tiny one and you really have to be super careful with them, their bones are like toothpicks. A small fall can be fatal, nothing I can do about her size at this point except hope she gains a bunch more weight. She is closing in on 5months old and weighs 2.10oz which is a far cry from the 1.2lbs she weighed when we got her. The one thing that you do need to watch out for with this little dogs (not only the tiny ones) is hypoglycemia. I'm assuming you already know this being that you already have the pup but if you don't then it would be good to read up on it and what to watch for and how to treat/prevent it from happening. Welcome to YT and congrats on your new baby, post pics!!! __________________

10-24-2007, 02:39 PM	#5
YorkieForJuicy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: WA Posts: 31	this is twinkle. she looks a lot bigger in the picture. she is very tiny though. she loves running in between my feet. i almost stepped on her. i will upload more of her pictures later tonight. she fits nicely in your hand and she's almost 4 months old. Attached Thumbnails __________________ -Twinkle Loves Her Mama!!- XoXO

10-24-2007, 02:44 PM	#6
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	Ahhh she is so cute and tiny best wishes to you both __________________

10-24-2007, 02:52 PM	#7
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I have a little guy and I have him wear a bell at ALL times - it's just too dangerous for him otherwise. Marcel was the same weight at 4 mths - he is now 11 mths and is 2 lbs. 12 oz. and probably won't gain anymore. You have to REALLY be careful (at this age/wt) about her being on couches, chairs, beds - a fall could kill her at this point. Just be cautious. Congrats - she is ADORABLE. More pics please! __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

10-24-2007, 01:59 PM	#2
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	She should stay very small...You have to be a lot more careful when they're that small, they tend to get hurt easier(stepped on, etc)..When is her b-day? Here's an easy chart to read, but, like with all the other charts, it' just an estimate.. http://pomderosaranch.com/ToyBreedWeightChart.htm

10-24-2007, 02:58 PM	#9
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	Not only all the above, but you have to watch for hypoglycemia. Make sure she is eating enough and has regularily spaced meals throughout the day. Congratulations. she is beautiful.

10-24-2007, 02:58 PM	#10
shelbell77 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 157	Congrats!!!!!! Wow! I thought Elphaba was tiny! She should at least get up to 4 lbs though. I agree with everyone else on being careful and the bell! She sneaks up on me and under my feet ALL the time. That and she plays kinda tough with the cats. I watch like a hawk cuz i'm so afraid of her getting hurt.

10-24-2007, 02:59 PM	#11
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Wow is your baby is tiny. I bet she will be 2 lbs as an adult. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-24-2007, 03:45 PM	#13
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,369	Welcome to YT. Shes a tiny one. I do notice that between the two of mine, Dakota 3 lbs at 5 months has more accidents than Aubrey. I think its just because she doesn't realize how small she really is.

10-24-2007, 03:49 PM	#14
spruitt7 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 944	My baby is tiny also. He isn't even 2lbs yet and hes already almost 6 months old. He hasnt gotten hurt yet, but thats because I'm with him literally 24/7. I also put a little bell on his collar so I would know where hes at. Tiny yorkies tend to get sick easier also, so when winter comes bundle them up even more.