[furrybaby]

After thinking about this for several days, my friend decided to sell her smallest little fellow of 7. It was discussed as a family the pros and cons of this particular situation. My son cannot afford a puppy from the breeder I used. If he went to a shelter, he could adopt a dog with no health history and be stuck with the doctor bills that could come from that "dumped" animal. Or if they went with this pup, we know that the father is a registered healthy dog, and at least there is a 3 year history with the rescue dog. The vet checked the dog and said it's definitely a yorkie and was 5 years old. We know that the previous litter from these two particular parents so far have turned out healthy, no liver shunts. So I'm definitely more in the favor of having them take this pup over another, if they are unable to buy from the same breeder I used. Makes sense, no?

I read that typically liver shunts will show up as soon as 6 months to 6 years.

Regarding size...this dog pare had an 11 pound teapot last batch. It was the largest of the puppies and the "odd" ball the owner said. Looked different than all of the other puppies. The smallest of this litter, I mean, at 11 weeks, is there any way to tell if he'd be a tea pot in the end? Curious with what other people have found with the runt, I guess. The runt of 7, that's a big batch of puppies!!!! isn't it? The owner of the father said the little guy looks just like the father, so I'm anxious to see pictures of him.