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Originally Posted by Maximo  I am not a breeder, but I think it is very possible. The exhibitor I referred to had a little girl, I don't recall the exact numbers, but she was super tiny until almost 1 year of age, and then boom! She ended up being over 7 pounds -- and I don't mean she got fat.
Experienced breeders can make an educated guess, but a good breeder would never guarantee size, especially not at 8 weeks. A good breeder would not choose their breeding stock at 8 weeks. Exhibitors cannot choose their show dogs (which will be their breeders) at that age. They know it is a total gamble.
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I must agree. Mine girls come from a very reputable show breeder. She does not know at that age which ones will be show-worthy and thus does not place her dogs at a young age. YTCA recommends 12 weeks to be placed and not before, and she keeps her much longer to see which will be show-worthy - thus making it breed-worthy.
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Originally Posted by Miranda918 The breeder did not let me see the rest of the litter at 6 weeks when I went to visit (he weighed 11oz), and now I learn that she sold 2 males at 5 weeks to another breeder. I know that the other smallest pup is only 13 oz. |
I'm sorry to say, I don't think you are dealing w a reputable breeder. First, to be placing dogs so young does not seem very ethical. Does this breeder have her dogs tested and are her dogs healthy (you said a smaller girl was unhealthy)? I would want to make sure she has good lines health-wise if I was going to entertain breeding.