Going by the 13 inches/7 inches, that puppy is about an inch shorter both ways than my 8 and 3/4 lb 22 week old Yorkie. I have a hard time believing that she is 3 pounds. Mine was estimated by the breeder to be 6-7 pounds adult weight, but going by his 12 week old weight he will be about 10 pounds. He is now starting to get too big for me to easily carry. He has a great personality and I wouldn't trade him for a smaller one, but it seems to me that many breeders claim the dogs will be much smaller than they really will be in order to get more money. Of course reputable breeders will not do that, but as you said, it's very hard to find a reputable breeder. I would want to meet the parents first and see where the puppy was raised as well. |