Don't feel bad. I got my puppy from a pet/grooming shop...a small family-owned shop that has been in my town for more than 20 years.
I got a wonderful little male for $850. I did learn his breeders name and have corresponded with her. She said that his mother was a solid 12 pounds and his father was 4 1/2 pounds on a good day. She said that most of their pups end up around 6 pounds. I think mine will end up at 7-8 pounds. He is 6 1/2 pounds at 6 months. But who knows. He still seems very tiny to me.
Anyway - I got an hour talk and a million instructions from the person I got my pup from, and the pup has been super healthy, happy, and growing since I got him. He has papers also - but I am not going to register him. He will be neutered soon and is a wonderful little pet.
I think a lot of puppies have thin hair. Often this becomes much thicker as they grow. My dog's certainly has.
My pup turned silver and a light tan by the time he was 4 months old. In fact, I saw the silver at the roots waiting to grow in when he was only 8 weeks old. I think he may have silk hair as it is totally easy to comb and never matts. His puppy hair was so terrible that I couldn't get a comb through it - but now it's great!
It's hard to know what a pup's hair will end up being. But I do know that often the very best coats are very thin when they are just puppies.
Good luck again - Carol Jean |