Need advice on new puppy weighing too much??

Michelle68 · New member Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 3

Hi,
I'm new to this forum, so I'm not sure if this was already asked. I recently purchased a beautiful Pomeranian puppy from a breeder. She was sold to me as a "teacup", not to get bigger than 4 lbs. fully grown. She's only 4 months old and already is almost 4 lbs. I was told the father is 2.5 lbs. and mom is 4.5 lbs. I called the breeder and asked her what she thinks, and she said that she will max out at 5 lbs. since poms stop growing at 5-6 months. Does anyone know if that's true or not. I've had a pom before and he was only 5 lbs. fully grown, don't remember how much he weighed at 4 months though. I'm a bit dissapointed that I paid for a small sized pup. I love her very much and she is just gorgeous, but nonetheless, would like some advice on this.

Sorry for the long question, but it's really important to me.
Michelle

Samsintentions · Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 4241 Location: Texas

Hi Michelle,

First off hate to say it, but theres no such thing as a "teacup breed". Teacup is a term used for dogs weighing under 5lbs. You can not guarrantee anyone that a dog is going to weigh a certain weight.

You can however predict a round about average weight, given the bloodlines and dogs in them.

Guaging in health and temperament should be your breeders and your first concerns. The smaller the dog, the higher the risk for health issues.

Also what ages were the parents when the puppy was born? Alot of times, BYB"s will breed very young dogs to market their puppies as "TINY!" when in fact they aren't fully grown.

Michelle68 · New member Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 3

Hi Sam,
Thanks so much for your reply. I'm not exactly sure of the parent's ages, but they have bred them several times (according to them). Unfortunately, it's really hard to trust anyone anymore in this business. I thought I was being cautious, but not so sure if I made the right choice of breeder. On a good note, I adore her with all my heart, but I was hoping for a small size, since I've had another Pom who was 5 lbs. and I loved that size and look. The breeder charged for the "teacup" size, so I was hoping.

We'll see, but in the meantime, I don't know wheather to recommend them or not, since so many people ask me where I got her.

Michelle68 · New member Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 3

Hi Sam,
Thanks so much for your reply. I'm not exactly sure of the parent's ages, but they have bred them several times (according to them). Unfortunately, it's really hard to trust anyone anymore in this business. I thought I was being cautious, but not so sure if I made the right choice of breeder. On a good note, I adore her with all my heart, but I was hoping for a small size, since I've had another Pom who was 5 lbs. and I loved that size and look. The breeder charged for the "teacup" size, so I was hoping.

We'll see, but in the meantime, I don't know wheather to recommend them or not, since so many people ask me where I got her.

Michelle68 · New member Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 3

Hi Sam,
Thanks so much for your reply. I'm not exactly sure of the parent's ages, but they have bred them several times (according to them). Unfortunately, it's really hard to trust anyone anymore in this business. I thought I was being cautious, but not so sure if I made the right choice of breeder. On a good note, I adore her with all my heart, but I was hoping for a small size, since I've had another Pom who was 5 lbs. and I loved that size and look. The breeder charged for the "teacup" size, so I was hoping.

We'll see, but in the meantime, I don't know wheather to recommend them or not, since so many people ask me where I got her.