Buying a 2-month-old teacup Yorkie: Will she stay small? Health risks?

Five weeks old is too young for a small breed dog to be taken away from it's mother. They should stay with their mother until 8 weeks of age. Why was he take away so young? These tiny dogs get hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) very easily which can be life-threatening. They also don't regulate their temperature well and can become easily chilled. I suggest you find a local vet and go there for a consultation. They can give you all the information you need. He is very tiny at 1.8 pounds but that is probably a normal weight for this breed at this age. This is not really a great situation. You need a good relationship with your local vet.

What a cutie! Typically with dogs this small i recommend feeding multiple times a day to help prevent low blood sugar. I would say 4 times a day would be a great idea. They can have a fluffy puppy coat that changes as they get older. I recommend taking Penuche to a vet to make sure he gets the proper vaccines and deworming he needs. I hope that helps

I am wondering if she could be a different breed then you were told if you feel she is so small. As long as she isn't sick then it is just her and she may not get so big. If you are concerned I would discuss this with your veterinarian and they can evaluate her to see if she is a healthy pup. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Unfortunately that's hard to know exactly because he is a mixed breed. Mixed dogs can some grow larger than either parent. In general, small breed puppies reach adult height around 6-8 months of age so I suspect (as a guess) he may only grown another inch or two. He will gain weight and fill out until about 8-10 months of age. I suspect he may end up around 9-10lbs. This will depend though on which parent he takes after. Maltese tend to be light boned and thin where as Shih Tzu's tend to be heavier boned and have a stockier build. Again, know this is all a guess. Sometimes puppies can be late bloomers. Your veterinarian can get a better idea based upon Comet's bone structure. I hope this helps.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This information is from the AKC (American Kennel Club). Poodle weights- 4-6 pounds (toy) 10-15 pounds (miniature) This question is really hard to answer without watching and tracking Gypsy's growth and without seeing her parents and knowing what their weights were. Toy and mini poodles mature at one year of age so the next 5 1/2 months will answer your question. Her body frame may enlarge or she may just gain a little more weight. It's hard to say. Good luck

It's difficult to tell from the picture, but she doesn't look too skinny, or too small to me. It would take a physical exam to make this determination though. I would question the need for her to gain weight if she was otherwise healthy and not too small for her age. As long as Stella has received appropriate parasite treatment from your vet and is getting the right amount of food, she would be expected to grow well. This is all assuming that she doesn't have any other medical issue causing her not to grow well. Your vet can help make sure that is not the case. You definitely don't want her to grow too much and too fast, because this can cause a few different bone and joint problems that can cause life-long problems. I recommend feeding her food labeled for puppies at the amount recommended on the back of the bag. This can be changed to adult dog food around 8 months of age. Make sure she also visits a vet regularly for deworming, vaccines and other preventative health care. With these simple tips, Stella should grow well and stay healthy. I hope that helps and all is well with Stella.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Cali is very cute! She will have her first heat cycle anytime now. In small breed dogs their heats usually start around 6-8 months. I would say at 6 months she is basically full grown bone wise. The only thing that may still change is her coat. I wish you the best!