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Originally Posted by luvdorkyyorkies I have read on some yorkie breeders sites "If you over feed your yorkie puppy when getting them home, they could grow bigger then estimated.
Is that poppy-cock or what???
I think a puppy is either genetically inclined to be small or larger.
I dont think a puppy should ever be limited on food at anytime unless they reach adulthood and become overweight.
I think breeders saying that would encourage people to limit food much needed by the puppy. Besides that I dont beleive it for a minute.  |
I believe it is something a disreputable breeder would tell someone if they knew the puppy was going to grow bigger than what they had told the buyer.
That way when the dog ended up at 12 pounds instead of 3 they would say we told you not to over feed them.
They might get fat if fed too much but bone structure is genetic.
You can stunt their growth by underfeeding, but not make them grow bigger by over feeding.