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Originally Posted by Roxy_Mom  I am going to pick my baby girl up next Saturday and judging by her weight now and the puppy growth chart she will be about 4 lbs. I have been getting a lot of people telling me that I am getting a "teacup" and that is NOT THE CASE!!  My breeder is a very reputable breeder and it just so happened that Roxy is little not "teacup". So does anyone else have a little baby that can help me out and give me some tips on how to handle those comments and also some care tips for the baby.
Thanks!
By the way I love my breeder and I trust her dearly!! This is not a thread trashing breeders. |
3 pounds and under is considered 'Teacup' if you like...4 pounds is not that tiny really...the chart is not always accurate..your baby could end up 5-6lbs...you just never know..it was pretty accurate for my Pixie though.
I have a 3lb'er and people always ask if she is a 'Teacup', 'Toy', 'Miniature'...etc etc...I usually respond by saying..'No..she's just a very small Yorkie'..
Not all 'Teacups' come from bad breeders...sometimes the reputable show breeders will get an occasional tiny...My Pixie came from a show breeder..They need a little extra special care and attention..regular small meals to keep up their blood sugar, and constant supervision, there are many hazards when you have a little one, from falling off furniture (never leave unnattended on sofa's bed's etc!) to being stepped on...you have to have your wits about you...they can be hard work!
Goodluck with your new baby..don't forget the pictures!