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Originally Posted by spruitt7  Ive been in contact with a breeder who has a 5 week old pup available. Right now the puppy weights 6.4oz. Not sure if thats an exact weight or an estimate. She said she was the smallest of the liter. Her parents are listed at 5lbs and 5.5lbs. According the growth chart, this dog might weigh 3lbs at the most. I'm worried about it having health problems. The parents seem to be normal size dogs and they are healthy.
What are your views on purchasing a puppy this small?  Shes just so cute. Idk if I can say no.  |
I went to their website. First I am not a fan of outdoor kennels for Yorkies. Having said that I saw where they said it was A/C and heated as well. In the pics the kennel looked clean, as did the runs. And she said she was health inspected by the AKC about one year ago. In terms of the socialization of the pups and their character I would ask for references from the breeder of former puppy owners.
Another concern I have she does not post her health guarantee on the website. What exactly does it say? If you must return a pup that is sick and must accept another pup in exchange, that guarantee is basically worthless in my eyes. Who will return a pup after loving it for a few months or almost a year? You got it mainly no one.
She also doesn't mention the health testing she has done on her breeding dam/sire; I don't like not to see this mentioned.