[Alice Ana]

:huh: Do they weigh 1lb? Thanks!

 

[LJSquishy]

At 3 weeks old, I'm not sure how much they weigh on average but one of the reputable show breeders on SM can give you an idea if they see this thread. 1lb seems a "little" large to me, but I could be wrong.

 

[Alice Ana]

i thought it seemed very big too. (well, for a maltese lol!)

 

[Orla]

Milo's breeder gave me his weight chart - he was 14oz at 3 weeks old - which is 0.8lbs, so under 1lb and he's about 5.5lbs now at 11 months old.

 

[Ladysmom]

Here an an excellent link on Maltese puppy development.

Maltese Puppy Development

 

[Alice Ana]

thanks so i guess she's about the right weight. the breeder told me she's "about 1 pound," so i estimated up. that's fine with me, i love her anyway

 

[almitra]

Pepper was 1.9 at 13 wks when I got her.

 

[pinkpixie1588]

I'm not sure how accurate this chart is all the time, but it has been pretty close for Leila.

Pet Maltese | Maltese Growth Chart

 

[Ladysmom]

Have you visited the kennel yet, Shelby?

 

[Cosy]

One pound is definitely not too big for an average size maltese. Puppies grow very rapidly the first six weeks.

 

[Orla]

Just to give you an idea, heres Milo's weight chart up to 14 weeks old.


Birth – 4 oz
1 week – 6 ¾ oz
2 weeks – 9 ¾ oz
3 weeks – 14 ¼ oz
7 weeks – 25 oz
8 weeks – 30 oz
10 weeks - 40 oz
11 weeks – 45 oz
12 weeks - 46 oz
13 weeks – 51 oz
14 weeks – 52oz

 

[Alice Ana]

Have you visited the kennel yet, Shelby?

i haven't yet. i was planning on going April 17 because we will be 2 hours away instead of 6. i haven't told them i'm going yet either.. i'm not sure if i should warn them or not.