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JeanieK · 12-20-2010, 07:10 AM

Someone onf FB has a 12 ounce yorkie that is 21 weeks olde. She claims that it will not get any bigger because those tiny ones stop growing at 24 weeks old. I have never heard of a full grown yorkie under a pound.

Southpinellas: World's tiniest dog?

OwnedByJezebel · 12-20-2010, 07:23 AM

I think I've seen that article on Pinnochio before. It's from 2003 --- I wonder how he's doing now?

Rachael x · 12-20-2010, 07:27 AM

I can't see how it would stop growing at 24 weeks old just because it was small, I would like to see the dog in a few months time and see if her prediction was correct.
Although I have no idea why anyone would want a dog that small, I would be terrified incase I stood on it! I know when Poppy was a very young pup she was always under my feet and it was so scary.

EDIT: Okay I just clicked on the link and I see this pup was 1 year old at the time. Strange.

jencar98 · 12-20-2010, 07:28 AM

Sadly, I believe Pinocchio passed away a few years ago.

Rachael x · 12-20-2010, 07:28 AM

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Sadly, I believe Pinocchio passed away a few years ago.

Thats very sad.

JeanieK · 12-20-2010, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by OwnedByJezebel

I think I've seen that article on Pinnochio before. It's from 2003 --- I wonder how he's doing now?

I think it was posted on here somewhere that he died.

OK I found it

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...orkie-omg.html

ArmaniMan · 12-20-2010, 07:30 AM

ha! I typed really slow- nevermind.

JeanieK · 12-20-2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rachael x

I can't see how it would stop growing at 24 weeks old just because it was small, I would like to see the dog in a few months time and see if her prediction was correct.
Although I have no idea why anyone would want a dog that small, I would be terrified incase I stood on it! I know when Poppy was a very young pup she was always under my feet and it was so scary.

OH I would too. It just would not be much fun. I like a dog I can hug. That would be just too fragile, and more worry than fun.

OwnedByJezebel · 12-20-2010, 07:31 AM

This blog says Pinnocchio died at age 1 and a half. Mudpiglet's Brandy Nook: Tiny Pinocchio: The Most Unhealthy Dog Ever

JeanieK · 12-20-2010, 07:33 AM

that must have been shortly after that video.

Rachael x · 12-20-2010, 07:33 AM

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OH I would too. It just would not be much fun. I like a dog I can hug. That would be just too fragile, and more worry than fun.

Yep. I would rather have a dog like 'Clifford the big red dog' which I could ride to the shops.

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OwnedByJezebel · 12-20-2010, 07:34 AM

And this says he lived to be 2 years and 3 months ..... still a VERY short life.

1 lb. Yorkie - Story of Tiny Pinocchio

jencar98 · 12-20-2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

Someone onf FB has a 12 ounce yorkie that is 21 weeks olde. She claims that it will not get any bigger because those tiny ones stop growing at 24 weeks old. I have never heard of a full grown yorkie under a pound.

Southpinellas: World's tiniest dog?

I got Ruby at 20 weeks old, she was 1.5 lbs at the time. Our vet didn't think she would gain even a pound at that age, which would have put her well under 3lbs. Ruby surprised us all and is a 3lb 2oz girl now. She stayed right at 2.15oz up until after her spay at 13 months. So, in answer to your question Jeanie...I think it's possible this little girl will still grow some but maybe not much more. I know from experience with Ruby being this small, I would not want one any smaller.

JeanieK · 12-20-2010, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

I got Ruby at 20 weeks old, she was 1.5 lbs at the time. Our vet didn't think she would gain even a pound at that age, which would have put her well under 3lbs. Ruby surprised us all and is a 3lb 2oz girl now. She stayed right at 2.15oz up until after her spay at 13 months. So, in answer to your question Jeanie...I think it's possible this little girl will still grow some but maybe not much more. I know from experience with Ruby being this small, I would not want one any smaller.

I have one that did not hit 3 pounds till she was over a year old. She stayed at 2 pounds 12 ounces for a long time.

She is a Prima Dona, but when I want to hug or play with one I pick my 9 pounder.

YorkieRose · 12-20-2010, 08:32 AM

I had a girl named "Little"...she was almost 2 pounds and I did not enjoy owning her...I gave her to a friend who adores her...but it was much like owning a bird...except she ran all over the house and I worried about her daily.

12-20-2010, 07:10 AM	#1
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Question for those who breed or own tinies Someone onf FB has a 12 ounce yorkie that is 21 weeks olde. She claims that it will not get any bigger because those tiny ones stop growing at 24 weeks old. I have never heard of a full grown yorkie under a pound. Southpinellas: World's tiniest dog?

12-20-2010, 07:23 AM	#2
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	I think I've seen that article on Pinnochio before. It's from 2003 --- I wonder how he's doing now? __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy

12-20-2010, 07:27 AM	#3
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	I can't see how it would stop growing at 24 weeks old just because it was small, I would like to see the dog in a few months time and see if her prediction was correct. Although I have no idea why anyone would want a dog that small, I would be terrified incase I stood on it! I know when Poppy was a very young pup she was always under my feet and it was so scary. EDIT: Okay I just clicked on the link and I see this pup was 1 year old at the time. Strange. __________________ Rachael & Poppy Last edited by Rachael x; 12-20-2010 at 07:31 AM.

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jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	Sadly, I believe Pinocchio passed away a few years ago. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

12-20-2010, 07:31 AM	#9
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	This blog says Pinnocchio died at age 1 and a half. Mudpiglet's Brandy Nook: Tiny Pinocchio: The Most Unhealthy Dog Ever __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy

12-20-2010, 07:30 AM	#7
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	ha! I typed really slow- nevermind.

12-20-2010, 07:33 AM	#10
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	that must have been shortly after that video.

12-20-2010, 07:34 AM	#12
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	And this says he lived to be 2 years and 3 months ..... still a VERY short life. 1 lb. Yorkie - Story of Tiny Pinocchio __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy

12-20-2010, 08:32 AM	#15
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	I had a girl named "Little"...she was almost 2 pounds and I did not enjoy owning her...I gave her to a friend who adores her...but it was much like owning a bird...except she ran all over the house and I worried about her daily.