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mardoon · 03-03-2006, 12:18 PM

My yorkie is 6 mths old and weights 7 pounds already. His parents weight mom 5.5 and father around 7 pounds. Switch from science diet to Royal Caine(puppy). Should i be worryed vet said he looks healthy not fat. But this is my first small dog ever owened. Last dog was a dalmation was always lean.

Thanks
~todd

chachi · 03-03-2006, 12:33 PM

Hes probably for the most part done growing. He may grow a little more.

troubletb · 03-03-2006, 01:51 PM

Just because the parents are small, does not mean the puppies will be small. Haven't you ever heard of small parents and a son or daughter that was very tall?? It happens. It is what is in their past generations too! But like Chachi said your puppy is probably close to being finished growing.

oakleysmama · 03-03-2006, 07:01 PM

Oakley has the same stats...6.5 months old and about 7 lbs as well. He doesn't look overweight and is very active. I think we're ok - but I'll keep track of this thread to see what everyone else says.

03-03-2006, 12:18 PM	#1
mardoon YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Charlotte Posts: 8	Weight Question My yorkie is 6 mths old and weights 7 pounds already. His parents weight mom 5.5 and father around 7 pounds. Switch from science diet to Royal Caine(puppy). Should i be worryed vet said he looks healthy not fat. But this is my first small dog ever owened. Last dog was a dalmation was always lean. Thanks ~todd

03-03-2006, 12:33 PM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Hes probably for the most part done growing. He may grow a little more. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-03-2006, 01:51 PM	#3
troubletb Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 2,339	Just because the parents are small, does not mean the puppies will be small. Haven't you ever heard of small parents and a son or daughter that was very tall?? It happens. It is what is in their past generations too! But like Chachi said your puppy is probably close to being finished growing. __________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3

03-03-2006, 07:01 PM	#4
oakleysmama Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 36	Oakley has the same stats...6.5 months old and about 7 lbs as well. He doesn't look overweight and is very active. I think we're ok - but I'll keep track of this thread to see what everyone else says.