[jenn1381]

When I went to pick up Oliver from his foster family, I knew he was over 9lbs. I wanted a larger one, 7 pounds or under seemed too small for me. I quickly realized when I saw him that 9.4 pounds is small, too! He's now filled out to nearly 11 pounds, and I LOVE it. When I began the search for another Yorkie, I asked how much the puppies currently weigh... when the breeders asked why I asked, I would say, because I am hoping to get one that will be close to Oliver in weight, but that I understand there are no guarantees and the dog will be loved regardless. The breeders ALL were shocked that I was asking because I wanted a larger yorkie, everyone wants tiny's.

My puppy is over 3 pounds at 8 weeks. I'm hoping she hits 4 pounds before I bring her home at 12 weeks. If she happens to never hit 4 pounds.. I will love her just the same.

You should love your puppy because he's your puppy. If you don't not want a 5 pound dog, then you have no business getting a puppy, IMHO. Get a full grown dog. You can never be sure how big or small they will be. From what I've read this puppies life is already in grave danger. If it happens to survive and grow and thrive, how awful would it be for it to be abandoned because it grew too large. It's already lost it's mom and will be missing out on many life lessons from being with its pack.

These dogs never care if we gain weight (thank goodness, lol), so why should we care if they do. Unconditional love should go both ways. Oliver and I love each other despite our faults.