Actually, yeah, it matters a great deal. Any Yorkie of any size can be loved and perfect and make you happy, but nevertheless, the smaller ones need to be treated with much more caution--they are smaller and more prone to injury. That's just physical aspect of it. If someone feels like that might be an issue, then its well worth it to consider selecting a dog that will be larger at an adult weight.

Ie. My 2 1/2 pound Yorkie lives with my parents. Does he makes me happy and do I love him? Of course! But when his final size was apparent, it was clear that my home was not the ideal place for him. It is a ver responsible decision to examine all the factors involved--not just if the dog will make you happy.:)

How much did less did the original boy weigh? I would go with my first instinct...:p

Funny story-when I was choosing my Gracie, I chose the largest, chubbiest pup there and she has grown to be my smallest. She weighed in at 3.4 lbs. in Sept. but I weighed her again today and she is at 3.0...:( she was suppossed to be between 5-6 lbs by her baby weight. she has stayed within 3/4 lb. since she was 2 1/2 lbs. at 12 weeks, so go figure? :confused: I still love her though...:p

I would follow your heart and if possible re-visit the litter for a personality match with you.

When I was looking for Lucy I did not have the knowledge I have now about size so I was looking for a very small Yorkie. Once I was at Andrew's I played with each of them for a LONG time and ended up with Lucy who was the largest of the litter and she's ended up to be 3.5 lbs. Lucy totally chose me! She came to me and cuddled up so close to me and looked at me with her beautiful eyes and I knew.

I can certainly see your concern with having one so small around others.

Best of luck :) So, you will have a Christmas baby-how exciting!

Thank you everyone for your kind and helpful words!

ALL the little boys in the litter are precious...they're all so close in size...it could be that they all stay within a few ounces of each other.

The original puppy I picked (the tiniest) was 11 ounces at 6 weeks, and 12 ounces this week.

The one I'm "changing" to was 16 ounces last week, and 18 ounces this week.

They're all eating well and have chubby little bellies...so their weights could of course be not predictable at ALL because of their baby fat. They have the SAME daddy as Sophie...and their mom is smaller than Sophie's mom. Every puppy in Sophie's litter was born 4-5 ounces, and were all very chubby and ate well as babies. Around 6 weeks they stopped growing like weeds...and by 12 weeks they were 16 ounces, 18 ounces, 24 ounces, 30 ounces, and 32 ounces.

Sophie was the 30 ounce one. She hit 2 lbs the next week, then within a month grew to 3 lbs...then by 5 months she was 3 lbs, 5 ounces. And NOW at 6 months she lost her baby fat and went back to 3 lbs. I doubt she'll make it to 4 full grown.

When I picked the smallest one out, I had played with them for about an hour...and I had it narrowed down the biggest and the smallest (so the biggest was actually my 2nd pick). I ended up picking the smallest because the biggest had one ear that was slightly tipped on the end. They were EQUALLY cute and it really took me FOREVER to choose between those two.

I'm just extremely worried about having a "tiny" one. Although, they COULD all be very small, since they're so close. They're still nursing at night, so it could still vary a lot. The breeder and I discussed it today, and she's actually going to do a HUGE favor for me. She's going to hold back BOTH of them and not let anyone else make a deposit on those two until I choose one for sure. She knew it was a tough decision for me...and I have never heard of a breeder being so kind! I've been helping her out the last few weeks with her puppies: washing, feeding, cleaning, etc. because she has a lot on her right now, so we've had a lot of time to talk...and this has also allowed me to spend lots of time with all the boys in the litter...and I'm going back Sunday for the day again!

I just want to make the right choice, and get the little boy who is right for me (and for my girls too). All 4 of my females get along with other dogs fine, BUT if he does end up being very small when I get him, I have 5 crates, an xpen, a playpen, and a baby gate for his safety.

I KNOW that I COULD take care of a really small one, and that's not going to keep me from getting the one who puts pawprints on my heart, but I don't want to make an irresponsible decision because I'm being selfish about getting the one who is the "cutest," you know? I will have a couple weeks off to be with him constantly, but when I go back to work he'll be there 4-6 hours at a time with my others, so if someone comes along who is able to stay home all day or work from home...I would rather they take the smallest, so that I know he's in the BEST possible home for HIM.

Whichever one I end up taking...he will be loved and cared for the same...and he'll have a wonderful home here, and lots of Yorkie friends!! :D I want what's best for EVERY SINGLE puppy in that litter...and I want the one that will match with my situation and will fit in the best in my home!! :p

Oh and here are the pictures of them (back at 6 weeks).

The first picture is the one I had originally (the smallest in the litter).

The second is the biggest in the litter that I have now.

They look pretty similar...are both ADORABLE!! :D

Wow! How stinkin cute they both are! :D I have no advice whatsoever. I just wanted to say that I would have a tough time choosing too. :rolleyes:

I'm a firm believer in letting the pup "choose" you. one of those pups should completely steal your heart. and if it is the smallest one, then so be it. if it is the biggest one, so be it. maggie was not the "cutest" one of her litter and she was the only one whose ears did not stand up. but she chose me. her personality just stood out to me. and she is the best!!!!!!!!! i have not regretted it one single second!!

let the pup choose you. see all of them...and see which one steals your heart. and take it from there.

good luck!!!!!!!!!

OMG!!!!!! HOW FREAKIN CUTE THEY R!!!:2hearts2: Seems like to me you can't go wrong with either one. It would deffinately be hard but you'll know. Good Luck!!

You continue to amaze me with your caring thoughtful attitude to choosing your puppy. Either one you chose will be one lucky little fellow. Thanks for a heartwarming post.:)

Awww...thanks! :) Every single one of my babies is spoiled equally...and I do my ABSOLUTE best to give them everything they need or want!! I know that I will love either one of them the same, no matter what!! Once they come home with me...they never leave...:D