Our Tyrone grew way beyond what his "projected weight" was, and with our vet's input, we determined that his breeder had influenced his weight by limiting his food when he was a puppy to inhibit his growth. (He did suffer some early health concerns as a result). Because I had wanted a smaller dog due to my limitations with degenerative disk disease, we considered what the implications would be if he grew to be beyond the weight that I could carry him for longer periods if need be. Our decision was to encourage him to bond with my husband, who could physically deal with him more closely (bathe him, carry him, etc.), and bring little Gus into our family. Now that we have had to say goodbye to our beloved Beauregarde, we have two very bonded yorkies...one for each of us.
Please make sure that you are able to truly love him as he is. He will be what he was intended to be. If he needs to spend his time here with another family who can accept him as he is, please consider letting him go. You, and he, will benefit from that decision! |