Anyone the represents their puppys full grown at 16 weeks is NUTS puppies usually reach full height and weight within their first 12 months even then they may add minor weight till 2 years old.
I know this comment might offend some in this forum. with that being said IMHO anyone breeding a female 4lb or under or over the 7lb breed standard isnt being true to this beautiful breed.
I wouldn't breed a female less than four pounds. There is no actual tea-cup yorkie acknowledged by the AKC. You simply have very small dogs...dogs that are fragile, prone to health problems and often nothing but a heartbreak waiting to happen. A yorkie should not be a frail nervous little dog and these little ones tend to be just that! So many prospective owners seek out these tiny, frail creatures without realizing the health disadvantages these dogs may have...it does not honor the breed at all. A 5-7 pound yorkie should be every reputable breeders goal. Again IMO.
jumping of soap box ...waiting for the rocks to be thrown!
A breeder I know has a tiny baby for adoption in Vancouver but she is not AKC she is UKC her reasoning for UKC is they will not register inbred litters without a literal green mark on each puppies registration. This way or "so they say" prevents or keeps to a minimum inbreeding or outcrossing.
This little girl is beautiful weighing now 17oz at 8 weeks old and seems to be in perfect health but you never know with these little babies. I disagree with anyone breeding this small but for what its worth shes asking $1,200.00 her thinking on the price is if they can afford the adoption price they could afford the proper health care if a problem does arrive.
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