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kimberly28 · 11-24-2006, 09:43 AM

I just purchased a yorkie and she is about 3 months and weighs 3lbs. I was told by the vet she was going to get about 6lbs, but when I purchased her I was told she wasnt going to get much bigger but 6lbs is double her weight. I started purchasing things for smaller dogs and now the vet said about 6lbs. I was wondering if anyone who has 6lb yorkies can give me their height and length so I can get an idea of how much bigger she will get. Thanks so much!

SONYSW · 11-24-2006, 09:47 AM

No one really can tell for sure how big is your baby will be. But here is some guidelines. And I think your vet is about right.

http://yorkiepassion.com/growthchart.htm

klncdw · 11-24-2006, 09:48 AM

My lil Man Tiny is 6.7 lbs and he is about - length of legs - 4"- to the top of his body he is about 6 1/2" - from floor to top of his body, and about 13" long. Here's a pic....

Ladyhawk · 11-24-2006, 12:20 PM

That's a pretty long lil boy! They're all a bit different. Connor is almost 5.5 lbs. he's 9 in. tall and 9 in. long. I've purchase him size smalls that turn out to be too big and some that turn out to be too small. Don't invest too much yet, they tend to grow quite a bit between 4 and 6 monthes.

feminvstr · 11-24-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by klncdw

My lil Man Tiny is 6.7 lbs and he is about - length of legs - 4"- to the top of his body he is about 6 1/2" - from floor to top of his body, and about 13" long. Here's a pic....

are you sure youre measuring his length right?...should be from the back of the neck to the end of the bum, sounds like you did front of chest to bum...

yorkies should be long in body short in back...ideally back length should equal height.

remember my chart was geared around my breedings...doesnt always work but is a general guide line...when in doubt 12 weeks x 2...although that doesnt always work Ive had some at 12-13 weeks weighing 2 lbs and only mature to 3lbs and others maturing to 5-6lbs.

BLowry · 11-24-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kimberly28

I just purchased a yorkie and she is about 3 months and weighs 3lbs. I was told by the vet she was going to get about 6lbs, but when I purchased her I was told she wasnt going to get much bigger but 6lbs is double her weight. I started purchasing things for smaller dogs and now the vet said about 6lbs. I was wondering if anyone who has 6lb yorkies can give me their height and length so I can get an idea of how much bigger she will get. Thanks so much!

If it were me.....I wouldn't go out and buy alot of clothes just yet...even though rule of thumb is double the weight at 12 weeks will give and approximate weight...you are not guarenteed that...USUALLY by 6 months they are pretty much done growing..they may gain a little more weight and fill out but not grow much more...I would maybe pick up a sweater for her but, wouldn't invest in a ton of stuff...JMO

TootiesMom · 11-24-2006, 08:53 PM

well.... my Tootie was 4 lbs at 12 weeks and is now a WHOPPPING 16 lbs....
he is about the same size as my Boston Terrier.... such a blast but WOW did he outgrow himself! d

ditsy · 11-24-2006, 09:58 PM

My boy was 2lbs at 12 weeks and now at 9 months is 6lbs (most likely fully grown now).

3lbs would be too small for a full grown yorkie, the breed standard comes in around 4 - 7 lbs .... anything smaller than that and your looking at runts of litters (yes some breeders will breed "smaller, teacup" sized dogs, but there is a lot of health risks in having a smaller than average dog).

I'd hold off buying much (maybe a winter coat if your in a cooler climate) until your sure of the size ... check out your local Target for some good quality fair priced winter coats if you need one.

romeos mommy · 11-24-2006, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by klncdw

My lil Man Tiny is 6.7 lbs and he is about - length of legs - 4"- to the top of his body he is about 6 1/2" - from floor to top of his body, and about 13" long. Here's a pic....

my romeo is about this same size. i think he's a good size. not too small or big.

**tiny is adorable.

i luv this pic. so sweet.**

kimberly28 · 11-26-2006, 06:14 PM

Thanks for all your help. I will just have to wait and see how big she gets, I just want to but all these cute clothes for her!!

JeanieK · 11-26-2006, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kimberly28

I just purchased a yorkie and she is about 3 months and weighs 3lbs. I was told by the vet she was going to get about 6lbs, but when I purchased her I was told she wasnt going to get much bigger but 6lbs is double her weight. I started purchasing things for smaller dogs and now the vet said about 6lbs. I was wondering if anyone who has 6lb yorkies can give me their height and length so I can get an idea of how much bigger she will get. Thanks so much!

My Chachi is 5 1/2 pounds. He is 9 inches high and 9 inches long and his chest is 12 inches.

ehunney · 11-26-2006, 06:21 PM

7 pounds is still VERY small, ao a small should still fit him. Hope this helps

Dawgcrazee · 11-26-2006, 06:47 PM

Welcome to YT! When she gets old enough for all the outfits you want to buy, take her to a pet friendly store and fit her. Like someone else mentioned, they are all different.

Teri

cchu · 11-26-2006, 06:50 PM

zoe is 6.2 lbs and he is about 13" long.

He wears an xs...a small is still too big for him.

Kona · 11-26-2006, 06:58 PM

Even XXS, XS, and S vary between companies. You should just wait until she is older to buy more stuff for her.

11-24-2006, 09:43 AM	#1
kimberly28 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: staten island Posts: 2	I am new and need some help I just purchased a yorkie and she is about 3 months and weighs 3lbs. I was told by the vet she was going to get about 6lbs, but when I purchased her I was told she wasnt going to get much bigger but 6lbs is double her weight. I started purchasing things for smaller dogs and now the vet said about 6lbs. I was wondering if anyone who has 6lb yorkies can give me their height and length so I can get an idea of how much bigger she will get. Thanks so much!

11-24-2006, 09:48 AM	#3
klncdw Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: A-Town Posts: 136	6.7 lbs My lil Man Tiny is 6.7 lbs and he is about - length of legs - 4"- to the top of his body he is about 6 1/2" - from floor to top of his body, and about 13" long. Here's a pic.... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tiny Man and Momma Kristi www.dogster.com/?395731

11-24-2006, 12:20 PM	#4
Ladyhawk YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,808	That's a pretty long lil boy! They're all a bit different. Connor is almost 5.5 lbs. he's 9 in. tall and 9 in. long. I've purchase him size smalls that turn out to be too big and some that turn out to be too small. Don't invest too much yet, they tend to grow quite a bit between 4 and 6 monthes. __________________ Tami

11-24-2006, 08:53 PM	#7
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	well.... my Tootie was 4 lbs at 12 weeks and is now a WHOPPPING 16 lbs.... he is about the same size as my Boston Terrier.... such a blast but WOW did he outgrow himself! d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

11-26-2006, 06:14 PM	#10
kimberly28 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: staten island Posts: 2	Thanks!! Thanks for all your help. I will just have to wait and see how big she gets, I just want to but all these cute clothes for her!!

11-24-2006, 09:47 AM	#2
SONYSW Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 218	No one really can tell for sure how big is your baby will be. But here is some guidelines. And I think your vet is about right. http://yorkiepassion.com/growthchart.htm

11-24-2006, 09:58 PM	#8
ditsy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 130	My boy was 2lbs at 12 weeks and now at 9 months is 6lbs (most likely fully grown now). 3lbs would be too small for a full grown yorkie, the breed standard comes in around 4 - 7 lbs .... anything smaller than that and your looking at runts of litters (yes some breeders will breed "smaller, teacup" sized dogs, but there is a lot of health risks in having a smaller than average dog). I'd hold off buying much (maybe a winter coat if your in a cooler climate) until your sure of the size ... check out your local Target for some good quality fair priced winter coats if you need one.

11-26-2006, 06:21 PM	#12
ehunney Princess Bella Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 2,186	7 pounds is still VERY small, ao a small should still fit him. Hope this helps __________________ I miss you two more then words can express, but I still have hope that I'll find you and hold you again! Tucker and Teddy always say: "If I want it, it's mine and if I put it in my mouth, it's food."

11-26-2006, 06:47 PM	#13
Dawgcrazee YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 465	Welcome to YT! When she gets old enough for all the outfits you want to buy, take her to a pet friendly store and fit her. Like someone else mentioned, they are all different. Teri __________________ Phipps' Pretty Pooches Rockwell, NC 28138

11-26-2006, 06:50 PM	#14
cchu Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,485	zoe is 6.2 lbs and he is about 13" long. He wears an xs...a small is still too big for him. __________________ Christine and Zoe www.dogster.com/?269135 Yes guys...Zoe is a BOY!! He finally forgave me.

11-26-2006, 06:58 PM	#15
Kona Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,877	Even XXS, XS, and S vary between companies. You should just wait until she is older to buy more stuff for her. __________________ Kona Bernie