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joeys mom · 03-09-2010, 06:23 PM

I couldn't help but chuckle when I read about Sherman Tank.... We had a litter of 6 puppies. at 12 weeks three of them were just over 4 lbs two were under 4lbs and then there was BIGGIE, our nickname for him---he was 7.5 lbs and was my favorite... He had the best personality. He and the smallest female could get out of the pen we made them, he would simply jump over it and the little girl would hook her paw around the corner and swing her little body up and over the pen... I intended to keep BIGGIE, but a gentleman called and wanted one for his seven and four year old boys but didn't want a little one. After meeting with him, his mom and sons, I knew where BIGGIE should be..

ellaYORKIE · 03-12-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshieBoy

Josh is full-grown. He weighs 9.5 pounds. He weighs 9.5 pounds on the vet's scale, and he weighs 9.5 pounds on my scale at home. His weight does not fluctuate unless he is sick. The funny thing is my breeder told me Josh would weigh five to six pounds as an adult. I am amazed that nobody ever questions me about Josh's size. Anyway, I think any dog under twenty-five pounds is a small dog. Your Yorkie is adorable.

Why thank you. Josh is so cute too. =]

anevarez · 03-14-2010, 01:20 PM

Chloe is our first Yorkie and I am slowly trying to gather information on them. I had Bulldogs before Chloe, but our baby is allergic so we went to a hypoallergenic dog and she does great with Chloe.

Chloe is 17 weeks and at 16 weeks weighed 2 lbs, 6 oz. Her dad was 3lbs, 2 oz and her mom was 3 lbs, 10 oz at 2 years and 3 years respectively. Is Chloe way too small... now I am worried!

ellaYORKIE · 03-14-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by anevarez

Chloe is our first Yorkie and I am slowly trying to gather information on them. I had Bulldogs before Chloe, but our baby is allergic so we went to a hypoallergenic dog and she does great with Chloe.

Chloe is 17 weeks and at 16 weeks weighed 2 lbs, 6 oz. Her dad was 3lbs, 2 oz and her mom was 3 lbs, 10 oz at 2 years and 3 years respectively. Is Chloe way too small... now I am worried!

I'm sure other people can give you way more info. on this than i can. Her weight now seems accurate to me. I know that some people will will say it depends on the weight of the parents how big your baby will get but i just don't think that. Ella's parents are 5 and 7 pounds. Well she's not in that range at all. As long as Ella doesn't exceed 9 pounds i won't worry.

Princessangela3 · 03-16-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ellaYORKIE

I do not want a tiny little 5 pound yorkie. I like them big. I fell in love w/ their cute faces and personality but 5lbs. and under is way too small for me. I didn't see any pics of Sherman in your albums, do you have one?

I hadnt realized that there were no pics of Sherman Tank. I will put some pics of him in very soon!

anevarez · 03-16-2010, 10:37 AM

Thank you. I have followed the growth chart which has consitantly put her at 3.0-3.5lbs as an adult -which is what her parents are. Her grandparents are also in the family and are all small and have produced small puppies. Her father was bred with a 7lb yorkie and did have 2 pups reach 6lbs (they are a little over a year old). This is my first yorkie, but I was hoping she would get a little closer to 7lbs because my house is so busy! I will love her no matter what shape or size she is, even if she turns green!

I was just looking for some insight on this!

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Originally Posted by ellaYORKIE

I'm sure other people can give you way more info. on this than i can. Her weight now seems accurate to me. I know that some people will will say it depends on the weight of the parents how big your baby will get but i just don't think that. Ella's parents are 5 and 7 pounds. Well she's not in that range at all. As long as Ella doesn't exceed 9 pounds i won't worry.

mscat · 03-16-2010, 10:43 AM

I think Suzi has gained weight after placing her on Wellness small bites . SHe , however, looks so much more healthy and stronger

I really feel that this is the most important thing overall.
YES, those Dr scales have to be inncorrect , trying to weigh a wiggly dog. We all are aware the weighing part is always the hardest to see. As long as she is healthy , I do not see what the problem is . ANd she is not overweight. REmember to , that muscle weighs more then fat

TwoforFun · 03-16-2010, 10:50 AM

I have a wiggly dog, so my vet make me get on first (I get a freeby weight) and then me and my dog. Ask them if you can do that on your next visit.

03-14-2010, 01:20 PM	#33
anevarez Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hebbronville, Texas Posts: 243	is her weight ok? Chloe is our first Yorkie and I am slowly trying to gather information on them. I had Bulldogs before Chloe, but our baby is allergic so we went to a hypoallergenic dog and she does great with Chloe. Chloe is 17 weeks and at 16 weeks weighed 2 lbs, 6 oz. Her dad was 3lbs, 2 oz and her mom was 3 lbs, 10 oz at 2 years and 3 years respectively. Is Chloe way too small... now I am worried!

03-16-2010, 10:43 AM	#37
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I think Suzi has gained weight after placing her on Wellness small bites . SHe , however, looks so much more healthy and stronger I really feel that this is the most important thing overall. YES, those Dr scales have to be inncorrect , trying to weigh a wiggly dog. We all are aware the weighing part is always the hardest to see. As long as she is healthy , I do not see what the problem is . ANd she is not overweight. REmember to , that muscle weighs more then fat __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

03-16-2010, 10:50 AM	#38
TwoforFun YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TX Posts: 646	I have a wiggly dog, so my vet make me get on first (I get a freeby weight) and then me and my dog. Ask them if you can do that on your next visit. __________________ XOXO JiJi , JiJa Lil' Man and Mommy

03-09-2010, 06:23 PM	#31
joeys mom YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richlands, VA Posts: 269	I couldn't help but chuckle when I read about Sherman Tank.... We had a litter of 6 puppies. at 12 weeks three of them were just over 4 lbs two were under 4lbs and then there was BIGGIE, our nickname for him---he was 7.5 lbs and was my favorite... He had the best personality. He and the smallest female could get out of the pen we made them, he would simply jump over it and the little girl would hook her paw around the corner and swing her little body up and over the pen... I intended to keep BIGGIE, but a gentleman called and wanted one for his seven and four year old boys but didn't want a little one. After meeting with him, his mom and sons, I knew where BIGGIE should be..