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Originally Posted by Mshver12  The breeder is KC Registered so as the pups. The female looks very healthy and in a very good condition( a bit over 4lbs actually). Pups come with KC Insurance and vet health check It's her 2nd litter. Should I be concerned? |
Hiya! Moms bred under 5 lbs isn't looked upon favorably within the US or the UK (I'm an American living in the UK, btw - going on 16 years!).
Teddy's mom was just over 5 lbs and his dad just over 4 lbs - KC registered etc.
Maybe some breeders here would be helpful enough to chime in. My understanding is that mom's under 5 lbs are not to be bred due to the pregnancy being high risk as a result of their small size and that breeders who breed moms under 5 lbs do so to ensure tiny yorkies i.e. just below or over minimum standard of 4lbs. Breeding for 'tiny' instead of within standard is not ethical, due to the danger to the mom, so most here would agree that one should not purchase from a breeder who ignores this recommendation.
Did you use the kennel club site for your puppy? Feel free to PM me. There are some KC registered breeders who use other sites and aren't really reputable just like in the US where breeders can be AKC but not reputable.
Hope that helps x