Genetics.....somewhere in the background is a larger gene that has come through. Likely, at least one of the grandparents of the pup was bigger, but these things have a way of sneaking out even after more than one or two generations........ Marsha
----- Original Message ----- From: Karen Chandler To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 9:18 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Marsha I have a question for you My daughter has 2 Chi's and they are papered and she paid upward $2000.00 for each and has bred them and this time one of the puppies is one pound more in weight at 12 weeks. What causes this. He is cute but big. Zoe is 2 pounds he is 3 pounds 4 ounces. He is gentle looks Chi but BIG. Any thoughts. Karen
