He was the smallest male puppy from his litter but not the smallest puppy overall (he was one of 7!!!!!!) but they were all within the standard. Then again, we thought he would be small and grew - like I say, we can never guess their adult size!
My breeder and I keep in close contact and I like that because I think it's important for her to see how her pups grow up as well and that they are well cared for etc. and her input is fantastic. And his parents and Gandparents are all owned by her still.
One thing I must say about my male is that he is strong and probably the most healthy dog I have ever owned! he doesnt ever get tear stains, has never had to visit the vet except for his innoculations and has a personality worth spreading!
My female had a rough start in life but only because her breeder (the mother in law of the lady that bred my male) was irresponsible and let her leave her mother at 6 weeks because she was immigrating overseas
back then I had no idea of the risk involved in that and I nearly lost her the first night I had her due to her stress levels and a very high white blood cell count. She spen her first night with me in emergency on a drip but is a little bullet now! one mistake I will never make as a breeder. My pups stay with me until 10 - 12 weeks no matter what!
Thank you for your input I really appreciate it - I dont want to do anything stupid and put them in danger. Im happier knowing that i can research his lines more thoroughly now. I have been researching this since the day she came into my life and she is the most important thing to me.