Yes size does matter. When I purchased my yorkie, I was VERY worried about having TOO small of a dog. SO, to me I wanted to take every precaution to ensure I was buying a puppy that would mature to a healthy size dog. Granted, I did my research before hand to ensure I got a bigger dog, but not everyone does. I had my reasons for wanting bigger, and there are plenty who have GOOD reasons for wanting smaller.
I don't agree in getting a puppy who matures to 3 lbs and being mad that he's not smaller, but I CAN understand being upset that a puppy you thought was going to be 5-6 lbs turns out to be 15 (which is out of the standard). And YES a responsible breeder who knows what they are doing knows how to estimate size. IT is the backyard breeders who don't know the lines of their sire and dam who wind up having puppies who don't fit the standard at all. When you KNOW your dog's lines, and you KNOW what you are doing you breed to the standard and know what to expect. (I am no expert but I have read tons of info reguarding yorkies & breeding. I have also read a lot of breeders input over on the breeder section.
I do NOT disagree that we shoudl love our pups regardless of size/color or even the fact that they turn out to be a mix (like my Trigger). However, I learned the hard way that if you use a backyard breeder, instead of an experienced one you NEVER know what you might get. That however does NOT apply to all breeders, there are several on this board whom I could mention. But, don't want to leave anyone out. |