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[txshopper73]

Originally Posted by Breeze

I would be worried about getting a healthy yorkie more than worrying about their size. Have you even seen a 3-4 pound yorkie in person?

I know that you are looking for a small puppy, but I wouldn't risk size for health for any reason. You are going to pay more for a tiny yorkie and then have to pay more for vet bills.

[jAcKr32]

how come breeders breed pups that small? are they doing this by accident?
also im not saying that its healthy but ive spoke and wrote to alot and 99.9% of them have this size pup. So breeders are breeding small pups that are all indanger of health risks?

[Breeze]

Some "breeders" do breed smaller dogs to try to get smaller puppies but they are not always doing what right or safe for their dogs. There are also times when reputable breeders do have smaller puppies in their litter when breeding dogs of proper size.

Many times breeders will say their puppies will end up smaller as that is what some people want to hear, but no one can guarantee what size a pup will grow up to be. Its just nature.

[LvMyYorki]

Originally Posted by jAcKr32

how come breeders breed pups that small? are they doing this by accident?
also im not saying that its healthy but ive spoke and wrote to alot and 99.9% of them have this size pup. So breeders are breeding small pups that are all indanger of health risks?

jack- I am not saying that a 3.5-4lb Yorkie is not a healthy size. My male is 1 year and is 4lbs and is completely healthy! Bunny's father finished his CH. when he was only 3.5lbs... You can certainly have a healthy pup that is under 4lbs!!! I have two! I don't have a problem with the size you are looking for. Its the person's ethics you are thinking of getting it from.

I am talking about the mother of this puppy you are thinking of getting........

I AM saying that NO breeder that cares about their female would breed it if it weighs 3.5 lbs. Why do they do it? $$$$$$$$$ It is very "in" right now to have a small dog and people will pay big bux for them so these breeders that are in it for the money breeder tiny females with tiny males to get tiny litters! They don't care about the fact that they could lose the mother or that she will have to have a c-section.

I don't know what your price range is but, why don't you try to get a puppy from a YTCA breeder?

[sshaw]

Originally Posted by jAcKr32

She is 14 weeks old and she is ready to go as soon as we pay. I am just worried about her size. Ivan told me that the father, who lives with him is 2 1/2lbs and the mother is 3 1/2 lbs, who lives with his cousin. She is so cute and I would love nothing more to get her this week, but I am very nervous about the size situation. Just because I wanted a yorkie that will stay 3-4lbs for so long and now I am nervouse that she will be bigger and we are scared from the experience with the dog from puppy paradise.

Do you know how much she weighs now? I don't know how to make a link but here is a very nice growth chart that you will find pretty acurate.
http://home.comcast.net/~kkingpdx/puppygrowthchart.html

Sue

[MyYorkieRox]

All I have to say is Good lick and do what your heart of hearts tells you

[luzangela428]

Will it make a big difference if the dog is 4.5 or 5lbs.?...most of the time you can't even tell the difference..Maximus' mom was 5.5 lbs. and his daday was 3...so the breeder figured probably 4.5 to 5 lbs...the porker is now almost 4.5 lbs..and he still has about 2 motnhs to grow..and I saw both parents..so you never know..I love him regardless..and I actually feel better that he isn't so frail, and most people don't even realize he is that heavy..lol..I had someone ask me if he was a "teacup" which I had to explain was no such thing but she thought he was only about 3lbs...lol..he is just long which I think adds to his weight..but at the vet I saw a 6 lb. mom and a 3.5 dad and the son was bigger then both of them..lol..so you never know..size isn't a guarantee unless you buy a older dog..I would assume

[Brutus'mama]

I don't want to sound sarcastic or anything but why is such a small size soooo important to you? I would be worried about the health of such a small dog.

When I was researching breeders in my area my main concern was getting the puppy from a reputable breeder that had references and was recommended by the YTCA.

The breeder told me Brutus might be about 6 or 7 lbs but to tell you the truth I wouldn't care if he went into the Guinness book of World Records for being the biggest Yorkie as long as he's happy and healthy!

[suzysmitt]

I wouldn't worry about size either. Health is the most important. I got a 3 yr. old puppy that's only 2.2oz. She is not healthy at all and will probably land up costing a lot of money. I still wouldn't give her up for all the money in the world. Please worry about health first. It breaks your heart when their sick.

[Stitches29]

Originally Posted by jAcKr32

Hi everyone! Jack and I recently made the decission not to get the dog from Puppy Paradise. Now we are facing harder ones trying to decide where to get a dog from. We had several e-mails, names of breeders, etc from Yorkie Talk. We were supposed to go to 3 places tonight to look at dogs, but we only made it to S&V Quality Canines and then it was to late. I fell in love again with a cute female yorkie, that should only be about 3 1/2 to 4lbs. I dont know if I want to continue looking or should I just get her. We have been looking and wrote and called a lot of people. Everything that we have found or have been seeing is around the same price and if we get anything out of town we have to pay for shipping. So she is in the running. I have read some good things about them so far does anybody have some feedback on this place. Both, negative and positive feedback is welcome. Thank you all for all your help and advice.

***It is in your hands to get me pumped up so we can bring my new FUR BABY HOME! YORKIE TALK IS THE BEST!!!!
-Janine & Jack

One thing you might do today is check with local vets. They are more than happy to tell you about a breeder's puppies. Maggie's vet is very aware of Maggie's breeder and told me that she is one of Texas best. That was a relief right there alone.

[YorkieRose]

I know it is time consuming driving all over the place to find a puppy. It will be a 15 yr companion, hopefully, so taking time is the best thing to do.
As for Size...double the 12 week weight and I would not buy under 12 weeks since size is so important to you.
Ask to speak to the vet is good advice you have been given..the way the breeder reacts to this requests will be helpful. I would ask the breeder in person for this information.
The story about the cousin being the owner may be true, but you need to meet the actual breeder and see the parents, where they were raised..you will not regret doing these things..best of luck.

[ja9nyc]

Okay- I know all of you on here think I am just worried about the size, BUT you are wrong and I cant stand the fact that you are bashing me about it when plenty of people have small dogs. I am worried about her health and that is why I went someplace that I heard fellow Yorkie talkers went to as well as not going through with my other purchase. However, I have wanted a smaller yorkie for a few years now and I have a dog already that 8 or 9lbs, so I wanted something smaller. If I REALLY wasn't worried about the dogs health than I would get one that will be 2lbs. Another this is that if I wanted a bigger dog than I would not spend as much as I am planning on to get a small one. I am worried I am paying the price for a small one and getting a big one. So for everyone on yorkie talk that thinks I just want the dog for its size and dont care if it is healthy your wrong.

I also feel that you are wrong for judging me that way.

[luzangela428]

I don't think anyone is bashing you..but more then anything they are saying you never know in regards to size..and I am sure you will love the dog no matter what....and when dealing with a smaller pup..because you want a 4lb. dog it is important that you see BOTH the mother and father (although no gaurantee)..and also understand that a smaller pup CAN sometimes cost more in vet bills because they are so fragile...I thank God Maximus is 4.5 now and he will probably be 5.5 lbs fully grown....in my avatar he is 4lbs..and he is still tiny..so anyways..good luck and no one is trying to make you feel bad..but size did sound like an issue when you said no more then 4lbs...so I guess that is what we were working with

[Stitches29]

Originally Posted by luzangela428

Will it make a big difference if the dog is 4.5 or 5lbs.?...most of the time you can't even tell the difference..Maximus' mom was 5.5 lbs. and his daday was 3...so the breeder figured probably 4.5 to 5 lbs...the porker is now almost 4.5 lbs..and he still has about 2 motnhs to grow..and I saw both parents..so you never know..I love him regardless..and I actually feel better that he isn't so frail, and most people don't even realize he is that heavy..lol..I had someone ask me if he was a "teacup" which I had to explain was no such thing but she thought he was only about 3lbs...lol..he is just long which I think adds to his weight..but at the vet I saw a 6 lb. mom and a 3.5 dad and the son was bigger then both of them..lol..so you never know..size isn't a guarantee unless you buy a older dog..I would assume

Maggie went to the vet yesterday and weighed in at 4 lbs, at 4 months old. Hope that doesn't mean a pound a month. By the time she is two, she will be one fluffy dog. Just more to love.

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