Am I wrong for picking the runt?

[yorkieusa]

Ha-ha! Both Muffin and Kacee were the runts. They caught up.

[cesar49]

Originally Posted by Champster00

I didn't pick Rowdy because he was the tiniest, but because of his cute face and personality...he just happened to be the runt! When I went to the breeder I had all intentions to pick one that wasn't the runt because of all the talk of them being not at healthy! Well needless to say...he picked us! When my husband was trying to get me to leave he said "Pick one!...we need to go!" well when he said that the smallest one (the two i was picking from were in my lap) quickly turned his head to look at me ang gave me the "eyes" so of course is said "this one"!

Ok...sorry this is so long but I'm almost done! So we are going back over there today for just check on everything before he comes home and Friday and the other little guy still isn't sold so she told me that we can pick again if we want.

I hate to do this, but I'm kinda of worried about getting the runt! He's not overly small, but he is a lot smaller than the biggest puppy! Should I be worried?

i gave my mom my yorkie runt and he is great.. they just need extra food cuz they wont fight for it..
hes got the same energy as the others
growing the same.. just a slow start
i love runts

[celstu1]

You're good! When I went to pick 1 boy from 2, I ended up bringing home 2!! haha

Being the smallest or runt of the litter does not MEAN hes unhealthy. Have your vet do and exam and make sure he is healthy. Also what kind of health warranty does your breeder provide? When they are pups its so hard to tell what size they will be full grown, your 'runt' now may end up a good 6-7lbs, or maybe more!

[Champster00]

Originally Posted by celstu1

You're good! When I went to pick 1 boy from 2, I ended up bringing home 2!! haha

Being the smallest or runt of the litter does not MEAN hes unhealthy. Have your vet do and exam and make sure he is healthy. Also what kind of health warranty does your breeder provide? When they are pups its so hard to tell what size they will be full grown, your 'runt' now may end up a good 6-7lbs, or maybe more!

Too funny! When we went last night to see him, she took off his ID collar and brought them in together...AND we couldn't tell them apart! He caught up to his brother! We decided he's still "the one", BUT hubby woke up this morning and said "should we get both of them, they are both so cute!"

This was a shock considering he wasn't completely into the idea of a new dog! Did you have already have an adult when you brought home two puppies? I don't know how my 8 year old is going to do when one let alone two! Two is just an idea right now, but i think it would be fun!

Thanks everyone for you help and support...I was just having second thoughts (for a second)! All better now...I'll post pics as soon as he (maybe they) gets home on on Friday!

[chachi]

Originally Posted by Champster00

Too funny! When we went last night to see him, she took off his ID collar and brought them in together...AND we couldn't tell them apart! He caught up to his brother! We decided he's still "the one", BUT hubby woke up this morning and said "should we get both of them, they are both so cute!"

This was a shock considering he wasn't completely into the idea of a new dog! Did you have already have an adult when you brought home two puppies? I don't know how my 8 year old is going to do when one let alone two! Two is just an idea right now, but i think it would be fun!

Thanks everyone for you help and support...I was just having second thoughts (for a second)! All better now...I'll post pics as soon as he (maybe they) gets home on on Friday!

We got 2 pups just 1 month apart and it worked out great for us. Our two are very close so much so that the groomer has to keep them in the same room when she grooms them or they will cry for each other

[mscat]

Gosh, I'd love to have anther puppy If your Hubby says it is ok to take both puppies, then if I were you, Do it

[Champster00]

Originally Posted by chachi

We got 2 pups just 1 month apart and it worked out great for us. Our two are very close so much so that the groomer has to keep them in the same room when she grooms them or they will cry for each other

Aww! I'm not worried about the puppies not getting along because they are brothers and they are already inseperable, but I'm worried Champ will feel unlove or replaced with TWO new puppies. By no means do I mean we won't be paying as much attention to him...but there's only so much time and attention to give and it would be harder to split THREE ways!

[Wigfur]

My answer on this will most likely not be a popular one,but let me just make it simple for you. This pup has stolen your heart, why deny your hearts desire,and the pups desire for you, because someone might call you bad for getting a small yorkie. The truth of the matter is even the runt needs a home. It does not make you bad, that you want the lil one it does not show poor judgment. It shows you are willing to give your heart to a lil one,and keep them safe always. To love a yorkie is to love all yorkies, big small, perfect and non perfect. ENjoy your lil one hon, and don't let anyone but you make the decision on getting one.

[Jeri Cunningham]

My very first litter had a runt an a big boy double the size of the runt. The runt ended up 3.9 lbs and the two middle boys are around 7 lbs but the big boy topped out just over 5 lbs. It is so hard to guess.

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

Originally Posted by Wigfur

My answer on this will most likely not be a popular one,but let me just make it simple for you. This pup has stolen your heart, why deny your hearts desire,and the pups desire for you, because someone might call you bad for getting a small yorkie. The truth of the matter is even the runt needs a home. It does not make you bad, that you want the lil one it does not show poor judgment. It shows you are willing to give your heart to a lil one,and keep them safe always. To love a yorkie is to love all yorkies, big small, perfect and non perfect. ENjoy your lil one hon, and don't let anyone but you make the decision on getting one.

nicely said!

[cesar49]

Originally Posted by Champster00

Too funny! When we went last night to see him, she took off his ID collar and brought them in together...AND we couldn't tell them apart! He caught up to his brother! We decided he's still "the one", BUT hubby woke up this morning and said "should we get both of them, they are both so cute!"

This was a shock considering he wasn't completely into the idea of a new dog! Did you have already have an adult when you brought home two puppies? I don't know how my 8 year old is going to do when one let alone two! Two is just an idea right now, but i think it would be fun!

Thanks everyone for you help and support...I was just having second thoughts (for a second)! All better now...I'll post pics as soon as he (maybe they) gets home on on Friday!

same ages and energy levels will keep them balanced and happy puppies
2 is the way to go.. smart hubby you have

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

Originally Posted by Champster00

Too funny! When we went last night to see him, she took off his ID collar and brought them in together...AND we couldn't tell them apart! He caught up to his brother! We decided he's still "the one", BUT hubby woke up this morning and said "should we get both of them, they are both so cute!"

This was a shock considering he wasn't completely into the idea of a new dog! Did you have already have an adult when you brought home two puppies? I don't know how my 8 year old is going to do when one let alone two! Two is just an idea right now, but i think it would be fun!

Thanks everyone for you help and support...I was just having second thoughts (for a second)! All better now...I'll post pics as soon as he (maybe they) gets home on on Friday!

wow i say go for it....twice the fun...i bought home 2 one month a part who also was born exactly one month apart...hehe...and now Kioko cries if he doesn't see MeiLing...