Tootsie's coat and size - YorkieTalk.com Forums

jennybeans · 08-15-2006, 03:32 PM

My little tootsie is almost 12 weeks old and when we took her to the vet two-weeks ago she was 1.14 lbs. That seems very small and when I read the forums it seems like everyone else says that their puppies are heavier. Anyway, I was just curious if anyone else had a puppy Tootsie's size. Also, I was wondering if anyone knew when their adult hair grows in and their puppy hair fades out.... Tootsie hair is seemingly not growing

Thanks!

simonandhallie · 08-15-2006, 03:50 PM

Welcome to YT! My Simon was that size at 12 weeks and he's a good 7 pounds now at 2 1/2. Her hair will start growing before you know it and then you'll be so surprised at how fast it grows

Oscar's Mummy · 08-15-2006, 04:00 PM

Welcome to YT!

My baby is 1.7lbs at 14 weeks - the breeder estimates that her weight will be less than 4lbs. It's difficult to guess though - some just have growth spurts later than others. You could end up with a puppy in the 4 to 5lb range. I think to get an estimate of size, you triple their weight at 12 weeks and add a pound (?) - this formula doesn't work for everyone though. Oscar has only gained a pound and a half in the last 6 months.

Their hair grows at a rate of about a half an inch a month - like their size growth rate, their hair will grow at different rates as well. Your puppy will have a nice full coat before you know it!

Amber_lv · 08-15-2006, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jennybeans

My little tootsie is almost 12 weeks old and when we took her to the vet two-weeks ago she was 1.14 lbs. That seems very small and when I read the forums it seems like everyone else says that their puppies are heavier. Anyway, I was just curious if anyone else had a puppy Tootsie's size. Also, I was wondering if anyone knew when their adult hair grows in and their puppy hair fades out.... Tootsie hair is seemingly not growing

Thanks!

is she 1 lb 14 ozs or 1 lb 1.4 ozs? is that the weight for her at 12 weeks? if it is 1 lb 14 oz the chart says she will be around 4 lbs if it's 1 lb 1.4 oz she will be 2 lbs full grown it does depend on how big or small the parents are to Peeka and Boo both boys they are 14 weeks on thursday and they weigh 2.8 lbs Peeka hasn't gained any for almost 3 weeks now boo just caught up to peeka he was 2.2 lbs around 11 weeks so she isn't too far off but like they say some have growth spurts later on and some get them right away. i don't know about puppy coats as i am still wondering myself. good luck mabey we can compare since they are close in age.

Amber_lv · 08-15-2006, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Oscar's Mummy

Welcome to YT!

My baby is 1.7lbs at 14 weeks - the breeder estimates that her weight will be less than 4lbs. It's difficult to guess though - some just have growth spurts later than others. You could end up with a puppy in the 4 to 5lb range. I think to get an estimate of size, you triple their weight at 12 weeks and add a pound (?) - this formula doesn't work for everyone though. Oscar has only gained a pound and a half in the last 6 months.

Their hair grows at a rate of about a half an inch a month - like their size growth rate, their hair will grow at different rates as well. Your puppy will have a nice full coat before you know it!

the growth chart says she will be 2.5 lbs full grown but it's just an estimate

BLowry · 08-15-2006, 05:16 PM

Lillie is 8 weeks old she weighs 1lb 6 oz...what would an approximate weight be for her?

thank you

Amber_lv · 08-15-2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BLowry

Lillie is 8 weeks old she weighs 1lb 6 oz...what would an approximate weight be for her?

thank you

she would be about 4-4.5 lbs

yorkieangel · 08-15-2006, 05:26 PM

LOl.. according to the charts... Pearl should have been 7 pounds

She is 2 1/2 pounds at almost 1 year

Amber_lv · 08-15-2006, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieangel

LOl.. according to the charts... Pearl should have been 7 pounds

She is 2 1/2 pounds at almost 1 year

you can never be sure but it does help if you know the size of parents and grandparents. Some people swear it works and for some it was way off but it's fun to wonder

BLowry · 08-15-2006, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber_lv

she would be about 4-4.5 lbs

Thank you...her Mom is 4 1/2 lbs and her Dad is 3..I thought about the same weight as you did..

Thank you again!

Amber_lv · 08-15-2006, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BLowry

Thank you...her Mom is 4 1/2 lbs and her Dad is 3..I thought about the same weight as you did..

Thank you again!

wow Peeka's mom is 4.4 and dad 3.2 they might be close in size when grown thats cool

Pipersmommy · 08-16-2006, 05:21 AM

When we got Piper at 13 weeks she weighed 1.3 lbs. At 5 months she weighs a whopping 5 lbs, but she doesn't look it. Her body is so long. She is a morkie, but her parents weren't over 5 lbs.

Willow · 08-16-2006, 05:30 AM

omg Piper is adorable! Was her mom Maltese then?

I have a question about a yorkie's hair growth. Autumn is almost 3 and her hair has never reached floor length and is still pretty thin. Both of her parents had long thick hair. The hair around her face grows well and is a beautiful red. So I guess I am just wondering do all yorkies get the super long hair or no?

butterfly · 08-16-2006, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Willow

omg Piper is adorable! Was her mom Maltese then?

I have a question about a yorkie's hair growth. Autumn is almost 3 and her hair has never reached floor length and is still pretty thin. Both of her parents had long thick hair. The hair around her face grows well and is a beautiful red. So I guess I am just wondering do all yorkies get the super long hair or no?

My Mari, has that cotton coat and it just doesn't get long and thick. My previous yorkie had the same coat and I had her for 15 years and she always had that thinner, splitting hair. Angel, has the thick silky coat. This is my first experience with this hair, it is beautiful and I see it is going to take constant trimming.

Which do I prefer? At this point, the long silky, it feels so nice, a little more work but the cotton kind of takes care of itself somewhat eventhough it seems it needs washing much more often.

precious_mom · 08-31-2006, 05:54 PM

My baby girl went to the vet today...13 weeks...she is 4.2 pounds!! OMG... her mother weighs 4.5 her dad weighs 4.2 and she is at the weight of her parents already! The breeder told me her puppies dont gain weight after 6 months...I am totally confused! I am trying to post pictures! what should I put beside her to show you her weight? She has floppy ears I havent taped her ears yet the vet told me today how to do it!

08-15-2006, 03:32 PM	#1
jennybeans YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 3	Tootsie's coat and size My little tootsie is almost 12 weeks old and when we took her to the vet two-weeks ago she was 1.14 lbs. That seems very small and when I read the forums it seems like everyone else says that their puppies are heavier. Anyway, I was just curious if anyone else had a puppy Tootsie's size. Also, I was wondering if anyone knew when their adult hair grows in and their puppy hair fades out.... Tootsie hair is seemingly not growing Thanks! __________________

08-15-2006, 04:00 PM	#3
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	Welcome to YT! My baby is 1.7lbs at 14 weeks - the breeder estimates that her weight will be less than 4lbs. It's difficult to guess though - some just have growth spurts later than others. You could end up with a puppy in the 4 to 5lb range. I think to get an estimate of size, you triple their weight at 12 weeks and add a pound (?) - this formula doesn't work for everyone though. Oscar has only gained a pound and a half in the last 6 months. Their hair grows at a rate of about a half an inch a month - like their size growth rate, their hair will grow at different rates as well. Your puppy will have a nice full coat before you know it! __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."

08-15-2006, 05:16 PM	#6
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	can you figure my little girls weight too~ please? Lillie is 8 weeks old she weighs 1lb 6 oz...what would an approximate weight be for her? thank you __________________ Brenda

08-15-2006, 05:26 PM	#8
yorkieangel Rescue Angel Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: md Posts: 1,530	LOl.. according to the charts... Pearl should have been 7 pounds She is 2 1/2 pounds at almost 1 year __________________ Yorkieangel

08-16-2006, 05:21 AM	#12
Pipersmommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SW Fl Posts: 1,808	When we got Piper at 13 weeks she weighed 1.3 lbs. At 5 months she weighs a whopping 5 lbs, but she doesn't look it. Her body is so long. She is a morkie, but her parents weren't over 5 lbs. Attached Thumbnails

08-15-2006, 03:50 PM	#2
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	Welcome to YT! My Simon was that size at 12 weeks and he's a good 7 pounds now at 2 1/2. Her hair will start growing before you know it and then you'll be so surprised at how fast it grows

08-16-2006, 05:30 AM	#13
Willow Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,890	omg Piper is adorable! Was her mom Maltese then? I have a question about a yorkie's hair growth. Autumn is almost 3 and her hair has never reached floor length and is still pretty thin. Both of her parents had long thick hair. The hair around her face grows well and is a beautiful red. So I guess I am just wondering do all yorkies get the super long hair or no? __________________ Alycia Autumn Gizmo Maddie

08-31-2006, 05:54 PM	#15
precious_mom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: kentucky Posts: 46	Confused.... My baby girl went to the vet today...13 weeks...she is 4.2 pounds!! OMG... her mother weighs 4.5 her dad weighs 4.2 and she is at the weight of her parents already! The breeder told me her puppies dont gain weight after 6 months...I am totally confused! I am trying to post pictures! what should I put beside her to show you her weight? She has floppy ears I havent taped her ears yet the vet told me today how to do it! __________________ Barbara