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Originally Posted by Marna1957  If your dog is Eating, Active, Eliminating, and Happy, I would not worry.
I have owned, trained, bred and raised dogs all my life. I have had, and trained, several different breeds of dogs. I have found that having larger breeds, giant breeds, as well as even medium breeds is much different than having these TINY Yorkie dogs. When we first brought Katy home I worried about her not gaining too much weight. But then, I am used to dogs gaining pounds a week, not ounces per month.
The old rule of thumb for dog weight is: 'You should be able to feel the ribs, but not see them.'
This means when you run your hand down their sides lengthwise, you should be able to feel that they have ribs, but not each rib. When the dog is standing and you are looking down at it, from above, you should not be able to see it's ribs. (I know, Yorkie Hair, right? Ha Ha)
It could be that you have a Yorkie that was bred small, know to many as Teacups. I have a lady that has taught me much about the breed. She has had Yorkies her lifetime. Right now she has 4, not one over 5 pounds. I mean, not even 5.5 pounds, the largest is just 5 pounds; her smallest, is a healthy, bouncing 2.2 pound, 14 year old. |
I think I see it now after reading your comment and other posting that she may be born small. I did not see the parents of Sophie. When I went to see the pup for the first time, there were two female pups. I picked Sophie because she ran to me and gave me so many kisses like she knew me already. The other pup was very quiet and shy. She seemed like a bigger yorkie and very pretty face. I did not give too much thought at that time as both puppies were just so cute. Sophie did not give me any chance for me to pick up or hold the their pup. I just loved her personality, active and fun.
Now that I think of it, the breeder mentioned to me that she usually sells the pup for very expensive price, I think she said $3000. I thought she was just trying to sell the pup to me... but after reading some postings and looking at some of breeder listings online I see this may be true.
I am expecting another puppy to join our family in few months. Breeder(CKC registered) contacted me and said her dog had 3 female puppies. I did see her dogs at her house and they are standard size and just Gorgeous.
I don’t agree with people breeding for teacups. And I think promoting awareness for healthy puppies and registered breeders are important.
I hope Sophie will grow little bigger to safely play with the other pup.