My Biggie is 100% Yorkie (and AKC Registered) and is a teapot weighing in at 8.5 Pounds. He is not fat at all...I actually think he needs to gain just a touch because I can feel his ribs too easily. Biggie weighed almost 5 pounds at 5 Months. Standard Yorkie weight is 7 Pounds and under. BUT..they come in sometimes weighing more or less like 2 pounds in some. I would not be concerned about the weight at 5 months. It is likely if any weight is gained that it won't be much. My Guess based on my Yorkie, maybe the pup will gain2-4 pounds.
I know our Biggie wasn't a show dog..so we paid $800 for him..just make sure you don't pay too much if this dog might not be a show dog or have Champion Bloodlines. Although..sounds like this person is going through a tough time..so paying a little more would not bother me. As far as training...most dogs can be trained no matter what age they are..it just takes patience and persitence. Good Luck. |