Determinig size?

[Paisley10]

I read that you can estimate adult size by weighing and measuring a 12 or 13 week old puppy and multiplying x 2. Is this correct? Is it fairly accurate?

I'm new to this. Just got my first puppy. She is almost 13 weeks. She is 7 inches at the shoulder and weighs 3 lbs 12 oz.

Do you think this means she'll go over the 7 pound standard?

[Paisley10]

The sire is very petite but the dam is a bit larger. If this helps.

[lexi43]

When we got Zach he was 14 weeks old and weighed 3 1/2 pounds. He is now 9 months old and weighs 6 1/2 lbs so I don't know if that's true or not. Of course that was a couple of weeks ago he might have gained a half a pound which would make it true. All I know is that he has legs like a ballerina, long and skinny.

[Lil Bits Mama]

I found this info from admin post very helpful and interesting. I learn so much on YT! Here is the link: Toy Breed Puppy Growth Chart (created by YT member feminvstr, who's Web site you may visit at Yorkie breeder site: AKC Yorkshire Terrier and yorkie puppies - Yorkie Passion)

[Paisley10]

I'm really hoping she'll stay within the breed standard.

[Paisley10]

Originally Posted by Lil Bits Mama

I found this info from admin post very helpful and interesting. I learn so much on YT! Here is the link: Toy Breed Puppy Growth Chart (created by YT member feminvstr, who's Web site you may visit at Yorkie breeder site: AKC Yorkshire Terrier and yorkie puppies - Yorkie Passion)

Thank you very much! I'll go look at that right now.

[Lil Bits Mama]

Sorry, think I did that wrong! Just started using an Apple computer and not too familiar yet! Try this one: For the full puppy growth chart, please go to the link at feminvstr's site here:

Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Growth/Weight Chart

[CouversMom]

There is no way to know for sure until she's an adult. When it comes down to it, you should love her no matter her size!

[Britster]

Originally Posted by CouversMom

There is no way to know for sure until she's an adult. When it comes down to it, you should love her no matter her size!

It really depends, but it does seem that multiplying the 12 week weight by 2 is fairly accurate. Jackson was 6lbs at 12 weeks old and weighed 12lbs at 1 year old, though he did gain a bit of weight (but still at a healthy size) after 1 year and is now 15-16lbs.

[BonBon]

Pippin weighed about one pound when she was 12 weeks old. She just turned 8 months old this week and now weighs 6+ pounds. So no, that method is not always accurate. Actually, now that I think about it, it hasn't worked on any of my babies.

[Lil Bits Mama]

I understand your wish to have a breed standard or small baby. But just thought I would share this with you.. I have had 4 yorkies. I love/loved each one no matter what size or hair type or build. I am sure you will too. I have found that both my larger ones, 6 1/2#'s & 10#'s were so much healthier than the two smaller ones. (4 1/2# & 5 #'s) Maybe a coincidence? I don't know, just my experience. Each one was/is a delight and special. I do tend to spoil them all, but the smaller are always harder for me to train!

[Paisley10]

Thank you for the info and the comments. I just did an estimate. If correct she will be around 7.5 pounds.

[Paisley10]

PS. I adore her! :-)

[Haley5392]

When I got my babies they ended up 2 lbs heavier than their mom. The 2 breeders I got the babies from I met the parents and all but they ended up being 7 & 8 lbs... But my vet also said I was smart to not go for the tiny's cause they have more health problems. I was shocked at first because totally unexpected because the parents were smaller but would change the lil' hams for anything.. boy to they have a hold on my heart.