I mean this with the best intentions - please don't take this post wrong
I don't usually post(just read a lot) - but just thinking if you are doing this for a friend any quality, healthy yorkie is beyond a terrific gift. Why are you trying to limit the weight? I understand keeping it in your budget for a gift - but you think she will love it less if its 7,8,9 + lbs??? Not if she is a true yorkie lover~~~has she owned a yorkie before?
I know, personally, I think since I love the breed so much, I think there ae just special people out there that all in love with the breed - but everyone doesn't feel that way OR put the amount of time, effort, training, expense involved! Maybe for now she could be your babies "second mom". If the breed is right for her - she will not be so specific about the weight issue. Maybe that is just what you want for her? All size yorkies have a HUGE amount of love and character they will freely give.
Healthy, well-bred, quality, good genetics - those are the things I would post I was looking for if it was a gift. You would feel aweful if you found a smaller one and it had health problems, behavioral problems, etc. Talk about expenses involved - you don't want to tax your friend financially with a gift either, right?
This is forever - maybe she is a close enough friend that she realizes what is involved - if so - maybe talk to her about what you would like to do and she can help with any extra you might need to spend.
Plus she has shots, food, training, toys, clothes,
etc. It is a gift that gives on giving - but the receiver has to be prepared for all that is involved in a yorkies (or any pet) care every minute of every day for hopefully 15 +- years!!!
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