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10-19-2015, 08:16 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Outside of the USA
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| Question For Breeders Of Fine Yorkies When you have a new litter and you choose the best of the litter for a higher price, could you say if when the puppies are full grown there is really a big difference out of the pups? Even if the parents have known blood lines, won't their puppies grow to be roughly the same size? To someone who isn't showing, wouldn't the differences in puppies be pretty miniscule? The reason why I ask is because the breeder I like to use told me he has a puppy with the same face as mine but the fur on his back isn't as nice as he likes it. The pup is 3 months old. This is a different mother but same father. When the puppy is grown, will there be that big of a difference? In the pictures, I can't tell, he looks adorable! He also said it would probably be a little smaller than my previous dog. I'm trying to debate whether to chance the smaller puppy or wait till Christmas, first of the year and get one from the same set of parents. My little guy was just perfect. He weighed a very healthy 6 pounds! I'm just wondering if there's any guarantee the little guy would turn out to be smaller, cause I am thinking there probably isn't. For this reason, I am asking a breeder. Thankfully, my breeder breeds for quality, healthy dogs not small size. He likes to show. Also, the breeder is going to send me pictures of the pups that'll be ready around New Years. Is there a way to say one is better than the other at 2 weeks? Seems so little. What do I look for if I choose one? |
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10-20-2015, 02:53 AM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I think the breeder sounds as if he really does know his line as he is able to judge/evaluate the coat at such an early age - and see the difference. So to me, this is a breeder who really understands his line and its variations. And at 2 weeks? Hah, I couldn't tell any difference at all...but maybe the breeder can...?
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10-20-2015, 04:47 AM | #3 |
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| That is very kind and reassuring of you to say Wylie's Mom. The pup is at least 3 months old that the breeder is stating the fur is not as full on the back but will be a bit smaller than his 1/2 brother that I had. There's 2 litters that the breeder is discussing with me. The 2 week old pups are the ones that will be ready around Christmas. The breeder offered to send me pictures to get to know them. In your experience, what is there to see at 2 weeks besides an adorable puppy? How could I choose one if I wanted a pup from the same parents as my Houdini? This is a difficult decision for me, if I had to make it because I am used to a perfect little yorkie but it may be kind of fun to have one that was a bit smaller. Especially if his face is just the same adorable face that melts my heart. You know what I am talking about. No matter what they do that could possibly be annoying, they give you that yes man nod as they gaze into your eyes and any wrong they've ever done you have to forgive them and smile and snuggle them up. I just wonder if I would miss the yummy coat or would I really be able to notice a difference? It was only recently that I trimmed his fur real short and just loved it! ((sigh)) makes me cry, I miss him so much. |
10-20-2015, 05:03 AM | #4 |
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| My 2 boys are from the same parents, different litters, about a year apart. Both of my boys are significantly larger than their littermates. They are 9 pounds, taller and longer, than their about 5 pound littermates. Max's coat is darker, thicker, and silkier. Maybe a 'harder' silk? Teddy's hair texture is a little different, silky but different. When we are out walking though, many people ask if they are twins. I'm not sure about telling differences at 2 weeks because weights and coats can be deceiving throughout puppyhood. As Ann indicated, good breeders can discern subtle differences and make pretty good guesses. Little things like the length of a paw can point to adult size. We knew Max was going to be on the larger side.
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10-24-2015, 06:52 AM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Outside of the USA
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| No large throw backs in the line, who'll be the smallest? After thinking about it, the breeder explained the pup that is 1/2 brother to mine, has a courser fur on top. I decided it would be best to wait for the litter of the same parents of mine, born October 10th, that means today Pax is two weeks old. With no large throw backs(not sure that's the proper way of saying it for surprise large dogs in a litter) at 2 or even 8 weeks, is choosing the smallest one typical to be the smallest dog of the litter? Would one be judging by paws or weight? Is the smallest one usually the least dominate because the alfa pup always got his way first and shoved his way to the food first? That sorta makes sense in my mind, the smallest will be the most calm. Thoughts SS |
10-24-2015, 07:40 AM | #6 |
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| If this statement or thought is correct, than it wouldn't really matter which pup out of a litter was larger or smaller, the owner would be responsible for controlling his dog. Is that the experience of others? "Whichever method your breeder uses, you should trust their judgement in evaluating the puppies. But bear in mind that what you see in a 5 to 8 week old puppy is just an indicator and is not an absolute. The experiences the puppy has once he goes to your home will also determine what the adult grows up to be. We have seen a number of puppies, especially the ones that tended to be quieter and less dominant, simply blossom. We had one puppy that, when we sold him, was a very soft, very mellow, easy-going puppy that would wilt if given a strong correction. When the owner called us nine months later with a behavior problem, what we found was a very strong-willed, confidant adult. The owner was still correcting him like he was a soft, mellow mush. Once the owner became aware that she now had to correct him stronger and that he would no longer wilt, everything worked itself out." |
10-24-2015, 05:28 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member | At 2 weeks I wouldn't make any guesses as to personality or weight. I call them guesstimates at best. |
10-24-2015, 05:31 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member | As a breeder I will say there isn't much I can tell you at 2 weeks usually. Even weight is always a guesstimate at best. |
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