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Hey Heather, so sorry about your baby! My grandbaby was so little and sick when my daughter got her and she was hypoglocemic (sp) and had siezures. It was sooo scary poor baby! But as soon as we knew what was wrong with her we were able to get her back to health. Thank goodness. These babies can be soo small and I really believe that it is best to stay with their fur mommies until atleast 10 weeks, but like others have said... 12 is optimal. Good luck girl! |
I'm so sorry about Lexi. We went through a similar experience. Our first yorkie, Bandit, died a month after we got him. When we got Tucker, we went to a different place. (we didn't know about puppy mills at the time and the Bandit came from a pet store) When we got Tucker, he was totally different from Bandit. We brought him home weighing more than Bandit did when he died! When we went to the breeder we just sat down on the floor with all of the puppies and picked the one who seemed the happiest! Size is impossible to tell though. Tucker was the smallest of the litter. We've since learned that his litter is from 4 lbs to 14 lbs! (Tucker would be the 14 pounder) Good luck to you!!! |
More questions Wow I had no idea they could get to 14 lbs!!! Of course I would love a little one but I'm more concerned with her health. Stressful this stuff is...we were supposed to be running in green grass and playing with toys then BAM:eek: !! Not so perfect sometimes is it?! That leads me to ask if you all think there is any risk to getting the runt of the litter. Can you all share with me how much yours weighed when you brought it home and how much it weighs now? thank you for all of your encouraging words, Heather |
First, let me say that I am so sorry for your loss. At a young age, they are so vulnerable and can go down very quickly. I think the goal is to find a reputable breeder that does all the proper testing on these little ones and their parents...Bile acid tests are so important and not all breeders do them. Also, make sure you get at least a 1yr health guarantee against all genetic diseases/defects. Make sure your new pup will have access to food and water at all times and that he/she gets several small meals per day to avoid those hypoglycemic attacks. My yorkie was 1lb 2 oz at 12 weeks, but our yorkie was very sick when we got him. He had coccidia, hypoglycemia, upper respiratory infection, etc. He almost died, but thank goodness we were able to nurse him back to health. He is now 11lbs and not an ounce overweight. He's just slightly longer and taller :) |
I am so very sorry about the tragic loss of Lexi. I belive that when you see your baby you will know they are meant to be yours. Once you fall in love, nothing else matters because in your eyes they will always be beautiful. Good luck with whatever you decide. |
I would definately wait longer for picking up the runt of the litter. Especially if the first one didnt go so well. was lexi the runt too? if you took her home to early that could be why. I took the runt of the litter from my breeder as well she is still tiny she was 14 weeks when i took her home and weighed a little under 1.8 lbs. she is 5 months old now. The breeder that i got anna from wouldnt even let her out of her home until she was that age. since she was so tiny. |
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I really looked at my dogs snout. You can kinda predict there face shape from that. Sorry about lexi |
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I am so sorry to hear about lexi. Kodi was 12 weeks old and 2 pounds he is now 5 years old and 6 pounds. Daisy was 16 weeks and 2 pounds and is 5years old and 5 pounds. My perfect two :) good luck with what every you deside |
My Rowdy - the one in the avatar with the red sweater - weighed 1 lb 12 oz when we brought him home and now he weighs 5 lbs (2 years old). He doesn't look (to me) like he weighs 5 lbs. He was the runt of the litter, but has had absolutely no health problems at all. Rexy weighed 2 lb 6 oz when we brought him home and now he weighs 6.5 lbs (17 months old). |
Any pictures yet? |
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