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donna ledford · 09-01-2009, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MauiGirl

There is a growth chart here http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...rt-thread.html that "might" give you some indication of expected weight, though it often can vary. As a rule of thumb, take the weight at 12 weeks and double it. However, some do most of their growing before 6 months, and others have their growth spurts later on.

Glad to hear you love her just as she is. Nothing else matters! Can't wait to see pics of her.

As soon as I figure out how to post pics. I will.

! I am not very computer savvy.But on the weight thing that is always the first thing I am asked, How much does she weigh. She has very short legs and even if she did weigh 15 lbs she wouldlook little. but is you do the double the twelveth week weight she will be right at 7 lbs. she is very rounded and short she looks like one big fur ball!!

I love my Ginger. Donna

MauiGirl · 09-01-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by donna ledford

As soon as I figure out how to post pics. I will.

! I am not very computer savvy.But on the weight thing that is always the first thing I am asked, How much does she weigh. She has very short legs and even if she did weigh 15 lbs she wouldlook little. but is you do the double the twelveth week weight she will be right at 7 lbs. she is very rounded and short she looks like one big fur ball!!

I love my Ginger. Donna

Body shape is another thing. My Yorkie Tiki had short legs, typical boxy shape and a fat tummy as a pup. Around 6 months her legs got longer, and her body became loonnnnggg and thin, and at 7# she almost looks too thin to me. You'll see many variations here, as most of the members have "pet quality" rather than show dogs.

The most important thing is as you have found, that the are the most lovable lil creatures you could ever imagine. Enjoy her.

Lucia · 09-01-2009, 09:26 AM

Ginger sounds adorable! I have a teapot too....Twinkle is a year old and weighs 12lb.....I think her weight is partly because she is tall, the vet says she isn't over weight at all and when I look at her I just see a really little dog! Like Ginger, both her parents were smaller.

Wicket is 8 months old and is 6lb at the moment...and seems LOADS smaller than Twinkle because he has a much more 'cobby' body. I always marvel at how tiny he is, even though he is at the top end of the standard weight.

I absolutely ADORE the tiny babies, but I have to say that my 'bigger' yorkies are the perfect fit for my family, especially with two young children and a larger-breed dog running around too

Whether she is 2lb or 20lb, it sounds like Ginger has captured your heart

xxx

kfrazer42 · 09-01-2009, 12:34 PM

My angel is about 2.5 lbs. She turned 1 year in July. Weight does not matter when it comes to loving them but health issues are a diffferent question. I am battling whether to have my fur-baby, Mylie, Spayed! I know it would be good for her but she is sooo small it scares me to death! I'v set up an appt for Oct 3rd with the best Doc I know. Hopefully it goes ok! Just love and protect your little ones!

09-01-2009, 09:26 AM	#18
Lucia Twinkle & Wicket's Mum Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kent, England Posts: 2,197	Ginger sounds adorable! I have a teapot too....Twinkle is a year old and weighs 12lb.....I think her weight is partly because she is tall, the vet says she isn't over weight at all and when I look at her I just see a really little dog! Like Ginger, both her parents were smaller. Wicket is 8 months old and is 6lb at the moment...and seems LOADS smaller than Twinkle because he has a much more 'cobby' body. I always marvel at how tiny he is, even though he is at the top end of the standard weight. I absolutely ADORE the tiny babies, but I have to say that my 'bigger' yorkies are the perfect fit for my family, especially with two young children and a larger-breed dog running around too Whether she is 2lb or 20lb, it sounds like Ginger has captured your heart xxx __________________ Love from Claire (Me!) mummy to skindaughters Mia and Lucia, furdaughter Twinkleand fursons Wicket and Ozzy 'Treat stressful situations like a dog; pee on them then walk away.' Last edited by Lucia; 09-01-2009 at 09:27 AM.

09-01-2009, 12:34 PM	#19
kfrazer42 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 66	My angel is about 2.5 lbs. She turned 1 year in July. Weight does not matter when it comes to loving them but health issues are a diffferent question. I am battling whether to have my fur-baby, Mylie, Spayed! I know it would be good for her but she is sooo small it scares me to death! I'v set up an appt for Oct 3rd with the best Doc I know. Hopefully it goes ok! Just love and protect your little ones!