Almost everyone who 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 a few methods will give you a good estimate of adult weight. The 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.
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.
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 has. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Yorkie Puppy Growth
Convert your Yorkie puppy's weight from lbs to ounces.
Convert your puppy’s age from months to weeks.