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Originally Posted by JerseyG  Just wondering is that too small for a yorkie? Should I be concerned if the father weighs 3 lbs and the mother 5lbs? |
No, it does not. A 5 pound yorkie is a nice size - not small and not big. I have had them as small as 2 1/4 pounds and as big as 6ish pounds. The 2 1/4 pound one was just as healthy and spunky as my bigger one and actually was very bossy.
What people speek about is if you have one small like 2 ish pounds full grown adult, you have to ask why. Sometimes they are small due to genetics and nothing more and sometimes it could be a health issue. This is why it is important to have a thorough vet exam with health testing done when you get your pup. Very reputable breeders will have this done along with the blood test before handing them over to the new owner. I use to be a vet tech - vets cannot 100% guarantee tell if your pup is healthy just by looking at them for 5-10 min/typical 30 min. vet appointment. Blood work is the first thing you do, along with fecal checks, temperature, feel belly and joints, and check ears, heart, and lungs.
P.S. Breeders cannot guarantee adult weight of pups. You just have to wait and see.