Did you keep a record of weight the first year??

[Suzy]

Originally Posted by LuvMyPrinceKobi

That's bizarre that Milli actually LOST weight from 11 weeks to 18 weeks...never heard of that! And for her to be only .6 lbs more at almost a year than she was at 11 weeks....WEIRD! That's kind of neat though...I guess you never know with these little furballs what they'll do!

I know-it's strange! She was 3 lbs for what seemed like forever! We were a little concerned at first, but the vet said not to worry, and that she had probably "plumped up" and then grew taller and longer! Plus, she was free-fed with her littermates, so I'm sure she just ate and ate We used to call her our "chubby little cupcake" because she had the most round little lower body, it was so funny! Now she's much more proportionate.

I should also add that when we first got Milli, we took her to the vet, and he said that she'd probably be 7-8 lbs because of her weight at 11 weeks...I was ok with that-I just wanted her to be about the same size as Emma. But, then when we kept going back for shots/checkups, she was STILL 3 lbs! The vet took back what he first said, and told us that she'd be little, since she was growing, and healthy but not gaining pounds-He said she's be lucky if she made it to 4 lbs! She's my "squirt", but she's perfect for Milli!

[sweetr72]

Originally Posted by Suzy

I know-it's strange! She was 3 lbs for what seemed like forever! We were a little concerned at first, but the vet said not to worry, and that she had probably "plumped up" and then grew taller and longer! Plus, she was free-fed with her littermates, so I'm sure she just ate and ate We used to call her our "chubby little cupcake" because she had the most round little lower body, it was so funny! Now she's much more proportionate.

I should also add that when we first got Milli, we took her to the vet, and he said that she'd probably be 7-8 lbs because of her weight at 11 weeks...I was ok with that-I just wanted her to be about the same size as Emma. But, then when we kept going back for shots/checkups, she was STILL 3 lbs! The vet took back what he first said, and told us that she'd be little, since she was growing, and healthy but not gaining pounds-He said she's be lucky if she made it to 4 lbs! She's my "squirt", but she's perfect for Milli!

She pretty much stayed the same lol...that cute!!

[eaglez28]

I weighed mine every week when they were small.
I weigh my 4 about once a month now.
They all gained weight differently.

[mizzwanned]

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

I wrote it down in the beggining when they were still growing but now i havent in a while. London will get weighed tommorrow. I think she is 2.5 lbs but im sure im prob. wrong, im just guessing. She started out 1.2 lbs at 10 weeks old. By 5 months old she hadn't grown much and was 1 lb 4 oz. At 8 months she was i think 1.5 lbs. At 10 months i think she hit 2 lbs and now at a year i think she's 2.5 lbs.

Teddy started out at 1 lb 10 oz at 10 weeks old. He grew fast, by 12 weeks he was like 2 lbs. By 5 months he was like 4 lbs and now at a year and 3 months he is 8 lbs.

I got Sophie at 6 months old and she was 3 lbs. She really hasn't gained much weight, just gotten a little bit longer so im guessing she is about 3.5 lbs. She is 9 months old now btw. I'm going to check at the vet tommorrow also for her.

Ok so we went to the vet today and I weighed them both. I thought Sophie was more but she hasn't gained any weight since i got her. She is exactly 3 lbs! London gained some weight, she is 2.6 lbs, her tummy is a little fat right now, she is normally like 2.5 lbs.

[Stella's mom]

I've tried to keep a record of Stella also:

8 weeks 1lb 13 oz
10 weeks 2 lb 3 oz
12 weeks 2 lb 5 oz
16 weeks 3 lb
19 weeks 3 lb 7 oz
5 months 4 lb 3 oz
7 months 4 lb 8 oz
8 months 5 lb

[sweetr72]

Originally Posted by Stella's mom

I've tried to keep a record of Stella also:

8 weeks 1lb 13 oz
10 weeks 2 lb 3 oz
12 weeks 2 lb 5 oz
16 weeks 3 lb
19 weeks 3 lb 7 oz
5 months 4 lb 3 oz
7 months 4 lb 8 oz
8 months 5 lb

Stella's such a darling!!

[chinovince]

I had a girl yorkie Fei Fei 5 years ago and I got her from the age of 3 months:
3 mos: 895g (1.793lbs)
3.5 mos : 1K2 (2.646lbs)
4 mos : 1K4 (3.086 lbs)
5 mos : 1K5 (3.306 lbs)
6 mos : 1k65 (3.637 lbs)
8 mos : 1K65
She died of heart attack last year.

I am having Lela from the age of 7 weeks and I weigh her each week because this interests me very much.
4 wks : 160g (0.352lbs)
6 wks : 390g (0.860lbs)
7 wks : 430g (0.948lbs)
8 wks : 480g (1.582lbs) - 2 months old
9 wks : 542g (1.195lbs)
10 wks : 584g (1.287lbs)
11 wks : 780g (1.720lbs)
12 wks : 820g (1.808lbs)
13 wks : 845g (1.863lbs) - 3 months old
14 wks : 945g (2.083lbs)
15 wks : 1080g (2.810lbs)
16 wks : 1106g (2.438lbs)
17 wks : 1160g (2.557lbs) - 4 months old
18 wks : 1248g (2.751lbs) this week.
19 wks: ? - next wk!

I like to keep an eye on the growth of yorkies, it is interesting.

[Patti]

I did for Cali I just have to find it but I remember she had growth spurts after 7 months of age. She was on track to be 3.5 lbs up until 5 months then she ended up at 5 at 13 months and now is 5 1/2 but needs to loose a littleI got Roxie at 4 months she weighed 2 lbs 13 ounces and not weighs 3 lbs 7 ounces at 6 months. SHe has only gained 2 ounces in the last 4 weeks.

[Stella's mom]

8 weeks 1lb 13 oz
10 weeks 2lb 3 oz
12 weeks 2lb 9 oz
4 mo 3lb
5 mo 4lb 3 oz
8 mo 5lb 1 oz
12 mo 5lb 7 oz

[katelin]

I have always heard that "generally" yorkies get their full size around 7-8 months - although they can pack on the pounds after that if they eat alot. I didn't check to see if that is true for those that posted their weights. Interesting ...

[Suzy]

Interesting, everyone! Thanks for bringing this one back! They seem to fill out around 15-18 months, especially after they are spayed/neutered.

[WendiD]

I have only had Tinkerbell for a month, but I have recorded her weight every single day. Sometimes, having a postage scale in my home office is not a good thing!

13 weeks: 18-19oz (according to her breeder)
14 weeks: 18.8oz
15 weeks: 20.4oz
16 weeks: 22.0oz
17 weeks: 23.8oz
4months: 25.6oz (9-18-08)

She will be 18 weeks tomorrow and weighed 25.0oz this morning.

I kept a chart for my Maltese, as well and she followed the weight chart almost exactly. She is now 2yrs and 3.15 pounds.

Wendi and Tink

[WendiD]

I just dug out my Maltese's weight chart since Maltese and Yorkies seem to have a similar growth pattern.

12 weeks: 28oz
2 years: 63oz

She followed the chart right down the line between 3.5 and 4 pounds from the day I got her and she is only a few ounces off from the double the weight at 12 weeks rule. I have also heard that it's double the weight and add half a pound for females and a pound for males. By that rule, she is almost dead on!

My Chihuahua followed the chart perfectly, too. But, I don't know how well a Chi can be compared to a Yorkie.

As you can see, I am obsessed with my babies!!!

Wendi and Tinker