Hard to believe he'll really stay that small - YorkieTalk.com Forums

rachelcb80 · 12-06-2007, 04:42 PM

According to the toy breed weight chart I have a link to, (http://pomderosaranch.com/ToyBreedWeightChart.htm) Max is and has been right on target to be somewhere between 6 - 6 1/2 pounds. I know that isn't "small" to a lot of folks on here but that's a small dog as far as I'm concerned!

At the first vet appointment I took him to, he weighed 3 pounds at almost 9 weeks old. The vet told me he figured he'd weighed about 15-18 pounds as an adult! I came here and asked if that sounded right and everyone told me no way! Not that I'd love him any less if he did get that big, I just don't believe it's going to happen.

Does their growth slow down quite a bit after about 6 months of age?

MyFairLacy · 12-06-2007, 04:45 PM

Yeah, I knew there was no way he'd be 15-18 lbs LOL Yes, most slow down quite a bit after about 6-7 months.

coroth · 12-06-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rachelcb80

According to the toy breed weight chart I have a link to, (http://pomderosaranch.com/ToyBreedWeightChart.htm) Max is and has been right on target to be somewhere between 6 - 6 1/2 pounds. I know that isn't "small" to a lot of folks on here but that's a small dog as far as I'm concerned!

At the first vet appointment I took him to, he weighed 3 pounds at almost 9 weeks old. The vet told me he figured he'd weighed about 15-18 pounds as an adult! I came here and asked if that sounded right and everyone told me no way! Not that I'd love him any less if he did get that big, I just don't believe it's going to happen.

Does their growth slow down quite a bit after about 6 months of age?

Yea, I am looking at a puppy right now and she said that the puppy should be around 7 lbs and to me that is SMALL!! Beau is pure yorkie...and he is over 15 pounds (a little chunky and just plain HUGE). I'm wondering too...I don't really remember with Beau because I was 13 when I got him.

Txgurl06 · 12-06-2007, 04:47 PM

i dont go by those things lol skoshi was 1.9 at 8 weeks and he is now 7lbs.

abbie's mom · 12-06-2007, 04:53 PM

It depends a lot on genetics.

Abigail was 2.2lbs @ 9 weeks, and she fluctuates between 7 - 7.5lbs, now.

12-06-2007, 04:42 PM	#1
rachelcb80 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 80	Hard to believe he'll really stay that small According to the toy breed weight chart I have a link to, (http://pomderosaranch.com/ToyBreedWeightChart.htm) Max is and has been right on target to be somewhere between 6 - 6 1/2 pounds. I know that isn't "small" to a lot of folks on here but that's a small dog as far as I'm concerned! At the first vet appointment I took him to, he weighed 3 pounds at almost 9 weeks old. The vet told me he figured he'd weighed about 15-18 pounds as an adult! I came here and asked if that sounded right and everyone told me no way! Not that I'd love him any less if he did get that big, I just don't believe it's going to happen. Does their growth slow down quite a bit after about 6 months of age? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Rachel Mom to Carson, 2 1/2 Becca, 10 months and Max 18 weeks

12-06-2007, 04:45 PM	#2
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Yeah, I knew there was no way he'd be 15-18 lbs LOL Yes, most slow down quite a bit after about 6-7 months. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

12-06-2007, 04:47 PM	#4
Txgurl06 RIP Skoshi! Love You Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita falls,tx Posts: 3,383	i dont go by those things lol skoshi was 1.9 at 8 weeks and he is now 7lbs. __________________ To The"Coolest" Friend A Girl Could Have

12-06-2007, 04:53 PM	#5
abbie's mom Lovin' 2 Girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,593 Blog Entries: 4	It depends a lot on genetics. Abigail was 2.2lbs @ 9 weeks, and she fluctuates between 7 - 7.5lbs, now. __________________ Ask Abi