I’m very sorry about the loss of your beloved Holly. However, your question isn’t really a Yorkie question, it’s a healthy puppy question.
First, as Joan said, there’s no such (official) thing as a “teacup” yorkie. A yorkie is either within AKC standard sizing for the breed or he/she isn’t. It sounds as though the pup in question probably will be, although it’s impossible to be certain with a nine week old pup.
Second, the fact that the breeder in question was going to send you home with a nine week old pup, less than two pounds, is a big red flag. No breeder should be sending home a pup that age and size. I believe twelve weeks and two pounds is the standard for good breeders releasing pups.
Third, the breeder telling you that the pup’s stomach “flipped” is not a diagnosis. You need to know exactly what is happening, in medical terms, to make an informed decision. If it were me, I would ask the breeder to authorize me to discuss the medical issue and prognosis directly with the vet. If the breeder or the vet refuses, that would not be a good sign.
Again, I’m sorry for your loss, and I understand the difficulty of finding a puppy in the current pandemic environment, but be careful of causing yourself more heartache. |