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09-01-2014, 02:00 PM | #1 |
Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal
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| Say no to 'teacup' Teacup Yorkie Breeders in the USA I think we can positively say that we should all avoid the 'teacup' breeders in the above site. I had no idea they also had 'teacup' kitties?! http://www.teacupcatsandkittens.com/
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09-01-2014, 03:39 PM | #2 |
♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas
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| Ugh! No one knows what those tiny female breeders are going through and then there are those unwitting buyers who have no idea how easily a 2 lb. dog jumping/falling off a couch can get badly hurt - not to mention all the other medical conditions they can carry in their genes. I wonder when the word "teacup" no longer is exciting or marketable enough and they start calling them Teaspoon Yorkies as one member here termed them on an old thread years back when we were all just joking around about how some of the fancy owners of teacup yorkies act.
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09-05-2014, 10:40 AM | #3 | |
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I read too often how the tiny ones, the real small ones, 2#'s or less going over the rainbow bridge too soon. These breeders are NOT looking out for their health & well being...they're only in it for the $$$! Buyer Beware!
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09-05-2014, 02:13 PM | #4 |
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| When I was at the vet last week, I went outside to wait for my bill, Cody was doing "his thing" this lady got out of her car with something tucked under her arm. As she got closer I saw it was a tiny yorkie, I flipped out, it was just tooooo cute, so ting and adorable, I had to pet her and fuss over her, I asked the lady what her weight was. 1.6 lbs, I near fainted, the lady was also carry a pet carrier, she said that dog's mother was in the carrier and she weighed 2.5 lbs. OMG, I have never seen such tiny yorkies. I can see why ppl fall in love with them. I told the lady how sweet and adorable they were, but prefer Cody's size, they are so much sturdier. She says that 1.6 pup does agility courses lol, I could just envision this lil pup doing agility courses, she said she's also a nose dog, (sniffs out whatever I did't ask lol). Absolutely the cutest but not for me.
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09-05-2014, 03:25 PM | #5 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: King County, WA
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| That term has created some confusion..... I was asked today if my 5 pounder was a tea cup yorkie.... I gave her the answer that I thought was correct.... I thought I read it here last Winter. Something to the affect of: An AKC defined or rated yorkie is of the teacup size.... but not to be called a teacup because the term yorkie already includes the size... I let her know I'm new at this and could be mistaken. I also let her know how only disreputable breeders use the term.. as I've read here. I cited the "war" on the term and mentioned "part" of the problem is how it's defined and used for marketing small dogs with severe health problems.... I'll look the definitions up again for a refresher a bit later. The general public has no idea what a teacup really is.... it's a marketing term it seems, similar to the word "FREE". |
09-05-2014, 09:25 PM | #6 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: King County, WA
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| So I was mistaken.... if I understand correctly, it's not teacup but "toy" that a yorkie falls into.... Here's the reference and text I read last Winter and again just now: http://www.theyorkshireterrierclubof...ocs/Teacup.pdf An Important Message About “Teacup” Yorkies By Gale Thompson If you are interested in purchasing a tiny Yorkie, sometimes called a Teacup, Micro Mini, Teeny, or any other name that means “extra small”, there are several things you should consider. The YTCA’s Code of Ethics precludes the use of the words “teacup”, “tiny specialists”, doll faced, or similar terminology by its members, and for good reason. All breeders may occasionally have an unusually small Yorkie (hopefully healthy), though no responsible breeder breeds for this trait. Many breeders prefer a general weight range of 4-7 pounds believing that size retains desired Toy qualities while maintaining optimum health. The Yorkie Standard states weight "must not exceed seven pounds" and as a prospective pet owner you should realize that even at 7 pounds, the Yorkie is still a small dog. (Females weighing less than 5 pounds are considered by most breeders to be unsuitable for breeding.) Special circumstances often come with extra tiny dogs. They are extremely susceptible to both hereditary and non-hereditary health problems, including birth defects that may go undetected for a long time. Other common problems may include, but are not limited to, diarrhea, vomiting, along with extra and expensive tests prior to routine teeth cleanings and surgeries. Small ones are more likely to have poor reactions to anesthesia and die from it. Tiny dogs are more easily injured by falls, being stepped on and being attacked by other dogs. These health problems nearly always result in large veterinary bills. Please take this into consideration and make purchasing a healthy pet your top priority, not size. The “novelty” is certainly not worth the pain, heartbreak, or extra expense. Remember, all Yorkies are comparatively small. The most important thing is finding a healthy puppy that will grow into a healthy adult, especially since you looking at an 11 to 15 year commitment with your Yorkie. There is much information on our web site. Please |
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