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Originally Posted by Ladymom  I didn't mean weight was predictable between 4-6 pounds. My comment was directed at the people who believe that winding up with a fifteen pounder is the risk you take with any breeder. Getting a puppy from a reputable show breeder generally means he will be within the under seven pounds standard, doesn't it? Or am I mistaken?
I am much more knowledgeable about Maltese who have the same weight standard. While show breeders will occasionally have an eight or nine pound adult, adults weighing in the teens usually are poorly bred and have Bichon in their background.
Thanks for your help in trying to understand this! |
In yorkies, oversize ie more than 7 lbs does happen but I don't keep them in my breeding program. 8 or 9 lbs is not unusual.