The pups met the minis today.
Thanks everyone for your input! I took the pups to the vet today. Peppy weighs 4.8 while sister Precious weighs 12.5.
He said sometimes pups can be small due to internal problems but its rare. We will watch peppy.The vet thinks they probably are litter mates but Peppy needs "groceries."
He feels Peppy is thin and small becasue he was scooted out by brothers and sisters. YOu can feel his little ribs easy.
As to being away from mom-- he feels we can do a better job of socializing considering the circumstances that mom is so busy with goats and the owner neglected them.
He gave them shots and worming meds I will continue for three days.He put them on Purina ProPlan Chkn and rice formula (contains milk proteins). He doesn't think I need to give liquid formula.
If peppy is a dwarf he'll fit in here with our three miniature horses.
I'm looking forward to sharing photos of them growing with you all here. I took several photos of pups with the horses today-posted at under Great Pyrenees Pictures.
thanks for making us feel so welcome.
Robin