when do puppies stop growing??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Lalola · 06-03-2008, 06:35 AM

I have the opportunity of buying a 6 months old puppy that currently weights 5.5 pounds, but I afraid that she will get huge since she is already almost 6 pounds.

I don't know what to do? Please give advise.

Lola

Amber_lv · 06-03-2008, 06:43 AM

it depends on a lot of things..

How big are the parents and grand parents? have they had past litters from these parents? Hoe big have past litters got? most stop growing around 6 months but they can continue to grow to up to 2 years. Hope that helps a little.

Yorkiedaze · 06-03-2008, 11:15 AM

I think health and personality should be the major factor in choosing a puppy.

Patti · 06-03-2008, 12:35 PM

Roxie has only put on about 4 ounces since she was 6 months old and is now 8 months old. I would try and find out the parents size as a guide.

Wrenee4 · 06-03-2008, 12:39 PM

A usual rule of thumb is that they are their adult size (structure) at 6 months and then they fill out after that ALTHOUGH that is not always the case of course....it really depends their lines too.

Lynn WDW · 06-03-2008, 12:46 PM

Baxter weights 5 lbs at 5 months. His mom was 7 lbs and his dad 5 lbs. I don't know how much he's going to be but either way he is precious.

amyn22 · 06-03-2008, 12:53 PM

I was wondering this too! Our little guy is 14 weeks and over 4 pounds!!! His mom and dad were both around 5-7.

We are afraid he will get huge!

Lalola · 06-03-2008, 02:05 PM

Thank you ladies for your response. I just wanted to get an idea because I have a weight restriction in my apartment. I am still getting her but just wanted to get opinions. thanks.

Tigerlilyselene · 06-03-2008, 02:45 PM

See thats my problem too. I have two puppies and Impreza is bigger then Legacy right now. Their mother weighs like 8-10lbs and the father was small. Legacy is darker like the father and Impreza is bigger like her mom. So I have no idea how much they will grow.

lulababy · 06-03-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrenee4

A usual rule of thumb is that they are their adult size (structure) at 6 months and then they fill out after that ALTHOUGH that is not always the case of course....it really depends their lines too.

is this true? oh my.. pebbles turns 6 months on saturday and she is sooo little

TootiesMom · 06-03-2008, 07:18 PM

My Hope didnt change much after 6 months, she got a bit "fuller" but didnt get any "bigger"... She is 2 years old now and is 5.6 lbs, she wasnt quite 4 lbs(I think) when I got her at 6 months old....

06-03-2008, 06:35 AM	#1
Lalola Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 76	when do puppies stop growing??? I have the opportunity of buying a 6 months old puppy that currently weights 5.5 pounds, but I afraid that she will get huge since she is already almost 6 pounds. I don't know what to do? Please give advise. Lola

06-03-2008, 06:43 AM	#2
Amber_lv Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 7,161 Blog Entries: 3	it depends on a lot of things.. How big are the parents and grand parents? have they had past litters from these parents? Hoe big have past litters got? most stop growing around 6 months but they can continue to grow to up to 2 years. Hope that helps a little. __________________ Peeka-Boo-Daisy-Designs <---Click Here Peeka's MyspaceDaisy's Myspace Peeka's Dogster

06-03-2008, 12:35 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Roxie has only put on about 4 ounces since she was 6 months old and is now 8 months old. I would try and find out the parents size as a guide. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

06-03-2008, 12:39 PM	#5
Wrenee4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,048	A usual rule of thumb is that they are their adult size (structure) at 6 months and then they fill out after that ALTHOUGH that is not always the case of course....it really depends their lines too. __________________ ~Wendy~

06-03-2008, 02:45 PM	#9
Tigerlilyselene YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 263	See thats my problem too. I have two puppies and Impreza is bigger then Legacy right now. Their mother weighs like 8-10lbs and the father was small. Legacy is darker like the father and Impreza is bigger like her mom. So I have no idea how much they will grow. __________________ Legacy Impreza

06-03-2008, 11:15 AM	#3
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	I think health and personality should be the major factor in choosing a puppy.

06-03-2008, 12:46 PM	#6
Lynn WDW YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 397	Baxter weights 5 lbs at 5 months. His mom was 7 lbs and his dad 5 lbs. I don't know how much he's going to be but either way he is precious.

06-03-2008, 12:53 PM	#7
amyn22 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 240	I was wondering this too! Our little guy is 14 weeks and over 4 pounds!!! His mom and dad were both around 5-7. We are afraid he will get huge!

06-03-2008, 02:05 PM	#8
Lalola Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 76	Thank you ladies for your response. I just wanted to get an idea because I have a weight restriction in my apartment. I am still getting her but just wanted to get opinions. thanks.

06-03-2008, 07:18 PM	#11
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	My Hope didnt change much after 6 months, she got a bit "fuller" but didnt get any "bigger"... She is 2 years old now and is 5.6 lbs, she wasnt quite 4 lbs(I think) when I got her at 6 months old.... __________________ 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)