It is hard to say at this age if he is all Yorkie. Did he come with his ears taped? He is not over weight. Puppies do not get obese. They are growing. It looks like you got yourself what is termed a "tea pot." It's just an endearing term for a large Yorkie. He is going to be a big boy if he is 5lbs at 12 weeks.
I hope your breeder did not make any promises to you about his weight. It does sound like they are misleading you about his size. Sadly, many people who sell dogs online are very dishonest. I hope you love this puppy anyway. You can always get a DNA test if you really want to know. He could be a very over sized Yorkie but a good breeder would not be breeding stock that produced that kind of off standard offspring. He really is adorable and I'm sure he will be a wonderful pet. Just try to stay away from the internet when buying a dog. Too many scams out there.
Please do not put him on a diet. He is not fat. He is a growing pup that is going to be a larger than standard Yorkie. |