Yorkie Weight Chart
Yorkie Puppy Weight Growth Chart
Size Really Does Matter...
Almost everyone that adopts a Yorkshire terrier puppy, or is looking to buy a Yorkie puppy, asks one question... what size will my Yorkie
be fully grown? Unfortunately, there is no proven scientific method for predicting the exact full-grown size of a Yorkie puppy, but there
are a few methods that will give you a good estimate of adult weight. This Yorkie puppy growth chart below is a good tool to determine
adult size. In addition, always take into consideration the size of the puppy's parents, the size of litter mates, how many puppies were in the litter, and bone structure when helping to determine the adult weight of your Yorkie.
Using all these methods combined together and you can be fairly confident in predicting future adult size.
Calculating Growth
Are you wondering how much your Yorkie puppy will weigh once your Yorkie has reached its adult weight? The size of a Yorkshire Terrier depends mostly on the size of the parents. While it is not possible to know exactly how much a puppy will weigh as an adult, there is a method of calculating an estimate of the Yorkie puppy's final adult size. In general, if you take the weight at 8 weeks and multiply this by a factor of 3, it will come close to the dog's full-grown potential. For example, 1 lb. (.45 kg) at 8 weeks x 3 would give you a full-grown adult Yorkie of 3 lbs. A Yorkie is done growing by the 1-year mark. Most Yorkshire Terriers slow down in growth by 9 to 10 months and usually finish growing completely by 12 months.
Growth Predictions
A general guideline is to triple a puppy's weight at 8 weeks, double its weight at 12 weeks of age or use the growth chart below.The growth chart is a good tool, but again your puppy’s actual size can and probably will vary.
1 lb at 8 weeks x 3 would give you a full grown adult Yorkie of 3 lbs.
1.31 lbs at 8 weeks x 3 would give you a full grown adult Yorkie of 3.93 lbs.
2.12 lbs at 8 weeks x 3 would give you a full grown adult Yorkie of 6.36 lbs.
How Big Will My Yorkie Get
Yorkshire Terriers are one of the smallest breeds, averaging between just 3 to 7 pounds.
How to use this Yorkie Weight / Growth Chart:
1. Find your puppy's age in the far left column.
Weigh your Yorkie puppy and then convert that weight to ounces. Remember, 1 lb = 16 oz
Example: 2 lbs 4 oz. = (2 x 16) +4 oz = 36 oz.
2. Go across that row to find the weight that your puppy currently is. All numbers are ounces (except for the final adult weight)
3. Follow the column down to the final adult weight.
Please remember this chart provides an estimate of the adult weight of a Yorkie puppy.
There are many factors such as nutrition and genetics that contribute to a dog's weight.
"When size really does matter"
Old rule of thumb, triple the weight of an 8 week old Yorkie puppy and double the weight at 12 weeks. To get the most accurate
estimated weight.*If you are unsure of the dog's weight, ask the seller to weigh the dog in front of you.
A Quick Guide to Expected Growth
Birth: 2.5 to 5 ounces
8 weeks old: 12 to 34 ounces
12 weeks old: 1 to 2.5 lbs.
20 weeks old: 1.5 to 4. lbs
Final adult weight: 3 to 7 lbs.
How to estimate your Yorkie's adult size
Small dogs reach their adult weight at about 10 months – which is faster than large dogs, who take a year to a year-and-a-half to grow into their adult size.
Average-size Yorkie puppies are usually born at 4 ounces when born.
By the end of the first week, Yorkie puppies usually double their birth weight.
All toy-breed dogs, tend to grow quickly in the first few weeks. They generally gain about 1/2 ounce per day, or up to 4 ounces a week until week 5 or 6.
The most accurate prediction of adult weight is between 8-12 weeks after puppies are weaned.
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