I just got an apricot toy poodle yesterday. I feel like he is a little bit too big to be a toy tho, but the lady who sold said he was toy. he is only 2 months old but he weighs 4.85lbs and is kinda big. Before I bought him i saw one that was one and a half months and it was TINY. And I had a toy for 15 years (he recently died, i miss him so much), and i dont remember him being that big at 2 months, what do u think?
2007-02-20 10:44:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
According to breed standard, set by the AKC, Toy Poodles should be no taller than 10 inches at the highest point of the withers (shoulders). Sizing dogs tends to go more on the height than the weight.
I've seen MANY "Toy" Poodles that are way too big for their name. It may be a Miniature Poodle, which must be 11-15 inches at the withers.
2007-02-20 10:59:41 · answer #1 · answered by Eddie S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't sound too big. I mean... a 2-3mo old KITTEN weights 2-3lbs... so almost 5 for a small breed dog isn't that much. Just remember.... just cuz he's a "toy" breed doesn't mean he'll be a particular size... there's still a large variance within the category. For instance, my ex inlaws had poms... which are a toy breed. They varied from 5lb to around 15.
Perhaps a visit to the AKC website would help. Look up the breed standard (to see what size range he SHOULD be)... but again... if it wasn't a reputable breeder with show quality parents, that won't help much either.
2007-02-20 10:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It could be a miniature poodle and not a toy poodle. This might be a throwback gene or something if the parents are both toy's...
2007-02-20 11:01:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You should take the dog to the Vet for a full evaluation. This way they can evaluate and confirm the breed, give you a true unbiased estimate of it's size and age. As well as ensure you got the healthy pup you paid for.
2007-02-20 10:54:58 · answer #4 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you are being lied to. I was. I was told my chihuahua was a teacup. But he turned out to be a fullsize. well actually bigger than that! everybody tells me that hes a little big for a chihuahua and i agree! so theres no telling how big the poodles going to get. But I think its going to be a full size and may turn out to be a teacup. Youll just have to see. I am so sorry for your recent loss.
2007-02-20 10:49:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
properly, if some thing has occurred to the mummy and he or she isn't any longer waiting to feed them and/or the babies are orphans then communicate on your vet and get some formula in particular formulated for domestic dogs. they do no longer desire water as newborns and should no longer be presented to water till they seem to be a minimum of four weeks previous. and then it could be little or no in a shallow bowl.
2016-10-16 03:14:36 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he will be big and maybe if the breeder has a website you can check and maybe on her website it says she cant guarantee the size!
2007-02-20 10:53:09 · answer #7 · answered by d я э э α ☆ 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
its hard to tell with dogs
2007-02-20 10:48:43 · answer #8 · answered by sergnaty 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋