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Old 08-19-2011, 08:20 AM   #39
KarenV
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Originally Posted by celstu1 View Post
Hey KarenV!
Well I don't think 'they' purposely breed for a larger size, it usually just happens. I have 2 boys from the same liter, litermates. One is 5.5lbs (6lbs when hes lazy in the winter) and the other is 13.5lbs. Same parents, same liter! Strange huh?
I thought it sounded odd myself, but I wonder what causes some to be larger. My understanding is that a Yorkie should be no more than 7 pounds. My Murphy was called "tall for his breed." I guess it must be a type of genetic mutation.
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