Do runts of the litter stay small?
Many smaller runt if the litter puppies grow up to be the same size, (if not even larger!) than the other pups. Some unethical breeders may charge a premium for runts in small breed dogs and call them with the flashy name of “teacup dog breeds.”
Reference:
Puppy Runt Health Problems - Daily Dog Discoveries
Nov 23, 2016
