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Originally Posted by ziggy925  Ruger is 12 lbs. Yes, he's a big Yorkie, and I had no idea when I got him, but it happens. I would say unless you go way back you probably won't know. My understanding is that a lot of breeders use small males and large females hoping to get more pups. Of course when he started to get bigger there was no way I was going to take him back or give him up.  |
Using larger females is also for health reasons. My understanding is that an 8 pound Yorkie doesn't necessarily guarantee a larger litter than a 5 or 6 pound one, although chances are better. Many of the show breeders here have commented that they like their breeding females to be a little longer in the back because they tend to whelp easier.