I agree that a 4 to 5 pound dog would be better suited to be a therapy dog. AlaskaYorkie's Jillie, who is a therapy dog, is about 5 pounds.
The only way to guarantee size is to look for a breeder who has adults. When we decided to bring a second Yorkie home, our breeder had two dogs available who had been held as potential show candidates. They were just over a year old and 4 pounds. We decided that was too small for us and chose Teddy, who was 8 months and a little larger.
A show breeder's adults will often have a great foundation for training. Plus you can assess temperament suited for therapy.
Good luck in your search.
__________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy  |