I was also told Sophie would weigh between 3 to 5 lbs. She now weighs 10 LBS. I too did not get to see her parents. I had just lost my poodle who I had for 8 yrs. I was so grief stricken when they handed me Sophie I just had to have her. I didn't even think to ask about her size because now that I think about it she was a big puppy. But she melted my heart and the hearts of my whole family when they saw her. My husband teases her and tells her that daddy is going to sell you by the pound and make a fortune. Once you get to know the dog size really doesn't matter.