Average weight of a YT puppy..

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by ericalee

I have already payed in full and his flight is booked....
it's too late to do anything about it

It is too bad that you have already paid for him, especially if you had your heart set on a smaller one.

Is it possible that you could request another puppy instead?

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by ericalee

How would I go about getting the money back???

I have to go to work. I will be back on when I get off tonight

If it is a puppy mill, I doubt that there is any way you will get any money back, but you could ask for a smaller puppy.

The problem is, a breeders word is only a good as the breeder. If it's a puppy mill you might not even get the puppy you thought you were getting. I doubt if they even know one puppy from another or which one came from which mother.

I guess if you get him and really do not like him, you can resell him.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by ericalee

I have decided that Bentley is the dog for me. I talked to the breeder on the phone and was assured he is only 4 and a half inches tall and that he was completely guessing on the wait because Bentley eats way too much. My main objective when I get him is to take him the vet and exercise him to bring his weight down to what it is supposed to be.
What does everyone think of his size now that I found out that information?

Thanks again for all of your support. I will update

Puppies should be fat. he will grow and then slim down. Don't worry about his weight.

No one can tell you if his size is right unless they know exactly how much he weighs and how big he is. I would not take the word of the breeder if he is just guessing. I cand't believe he doesn't have a scale to weigh him.

He is most likely telling you what ever you want to hear.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

If it is a puppy mill, I doubt that there is any way you will get any money back, but you could ask for a smaller puppy.

The problem is, a breeders word is only a good as the breeder. If it's a puppy mill you might not even get the puppy you thought you were getting. I doubt if they even know one puppy from another or which one came from which mother.

I guess if you get him and really do not like him, you can resell him.

Puppyfind breeders are notorious for posting pictures of past puppies or even stolen pictures, so it's very possible the puppy that is shipped to you is not the puppy in the picture.

Recordkeeping in the mills is very poor and often documents are altered so they can sell puppies younger than eight weeks old.

I still remember the member on another forum who had a puppy shipped to her from an online breeder. Not only did the puppy look nothing like the puppy in the picture, it was much older and even a different sex!

[YorkieShadow]

please post pictures when you bring him home.
make sure you get him to the vet to be checked out. I hope he is
good and healthy for you. puppy kisses are the best.

[LilMissy]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

The fact that the OP just unknowingly bought a puppy mill puppy is the reason why we have to keep trying to educate people whether this sale is a done deal or not. There are still too many people who are unaware of the dangers of buying a puppy online.

Many people come to YT before they buy their Yorkie. If even just one reads this thread and doesn't make the same mistake the OP did, then it is worth it.

We must keep spreading the word and educating people about puppy mills. It is the only way we will ever shut them down.

Perfectly said

I made the mistake almost 9 yrs ago of buying a dog from a petstore which obviously got it's puppies from a puppymill (well broker, Hunte Corporation to be exact). I can only hope that the OP isn't struck with the vet bills and heartache that my family and I have had to experience. It is awful to watch any animal suffer, but it's particularly hard when it's one of your own.

[bellanrocco]

My Rocco was around 3-4 lbs at 9 weeks as well. He is now about 12 wks and i believe 5 lbs..i am pretty sure he will be a much bigger than average yorkie. he is very sturdy, has short legs and a thick, wide body..not to mention HUGE paws that he will have to fill as he grows! so your bentley may be a little on the bigger side, but loveable all the same. Rocco is a sweetheart and so loving to our resident dog Bella Good luck and i wish you many years of love and happiness with your baby!