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Originally Posted by maggiesmom_2007  Maximo is right, size does not determine health and I can say this because The smallest pups I have had are healthy . Don't believe me Ask Kim and Alana they both have pups from me that are under 3 and a half pounds. Kim's friend also has a bigger pup from the same litter Allie came from. It's all in the genes. Size, health, temperament etc. So the bigger Yorkies are not rare they are just not typically bred because the standard states 7 lb or under and that is what responsible breeders strive to do Breed to the standard. There will always be bigger or smaller than the standard . |
AMEN!! GENETICS!!! PEDIGREES!!! This is why breeders study these pedigrees so diligently, trying to get it right, keep it right. I too, have 4 tiny little dogs that have come out of litters that matured 4-5.5 lbs...these babies are all 3 - 3.25 lbs, and one is just kising 2 lbs. These were NOT intentionally bred for, and they will all stay here with me as I do not sell tiny Yorkies. These little souls (outliers!) are all perfectly healthy....it is all in the genetics! Then I have a couple of small cows (also outliers!), who are also healthy...they are out of the Parquin line of dogs, but I got larger dogs in the line obviously!........and while I love them, and enjoy rough housing in the yard with them for a change, I wont be breeding these dogs anymore as they are not breed standard to size. But they are really fun to play with!