Do you know how much he weighs now? That will give you an idea how big he will get.
I find breeders often under estimate adult size so this guy may end up being bigger than seven pounds. He's also got floppy ears. A breeder who isn't breeding to the standard also probably doesn't health test, either. To have the best chance of getting a Yorkie who will grow up to look and act like a Yorkie is supposed to and be free of genetic conditions like liver shunts and luxating patellas, it's best to deal only with a reputable breeder who is breeding to the standard and health testing.
BTW, many backyard breeders will try to tell you an annual check up and updating shots is health testing. Don't be fooled. A reputable breeder carefully screens her breeding dogs for genetic problems they could pass on to puppies. Breeding dogs should be bile acids tested for liver shunts, have knees and hips xrayed, thyroid panels, eyes checked, etc. A breeder to should be able to show you proof that this was done.
Yorkies are 36 times more likely to have a liver shunt than all other breeds combined. Yorkies are ranked #4 in cases of luxating patellas by the Orthopedic Foundation of America. Surgeries for these conditions run several thousand dollars so it is very important to only deal with a reputable breeder who health tests. |