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Originally Posted by dani23d  Hi, I looked back at my email from the breeder and this is what it says:
"Hi Dani,
Wow! Im exhausted as well as mom! 5 Puppies.
This is unusually large litter considering the Mom is 4.5 lbs! I will keep you updated as they grow, Eyes open at 12-14 days, crawling by 4 weeks, running by 5 weeks
He will be Ready around Christmas Eve, if this is Too soon for you, we will hold on to him until you are ready
They are all suckling Mom , all seem quite Healthy
largest pup weight 2 oz , smallest 3/4 of an oz.
Enjoy
XXXXXXXXX"
Is 3/4 of an ounce unusually abnormal?! |
My female's weight was 5lbs. before getting pregnant...she delivered 6 puppies, delivered on approximately day 60/61 and her puppies weighed between 3.4oz. to 5.2 oz. The stud was 3.5lbs.
So, yes, I would say that a puppy that only weighs 3/4 oz. is definitely very, very small. I am not saying there will be anything wrong with the puppy, just be cautious and watch it's development.
Debbie