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11-17-2009, 06:23 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Novato, Ca, USA
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| Teacup yorkies I've done tons of research on Yorkies and everything I read says that a teacup Yorkie is very unhealthy since Yorkies are already small and being even smaller can be very unhealthy for any teacup sized dog. I have also read that a responsible reputable breeder will not breed Teacups and Im just wandering what others may know about this. Thanks! |
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11-17-2009, 06:30 PM | #2 |
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| teacup yorkies I am not an expert by any means but from just reading posts on this site about people losing their babies at a very young age, I have changed my mind about wanting a teacup. I want to get a little sister for Belle but we will just get a healthy regular yorkie as I couldn't bear losing another baby. Hope this helps some. |
11-17-2009, 06:33 PM | #3 |
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| There really isnt such a thing as a teacup yorkie. If you use the word to describe a very small yorkie then yes they usually aren't as healthy. Some good breeders do get small yorkies occasionally that can be healthy. I dont think its good to breed purposely to get a small "teacup" |
11-17-2009, 06:41 PM | #4 |
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| Hummm. To each his own I guess. I know when I was looking for Maddie, my first question to the breeder was, "How big are her parents?" I wanted a standard size baby. I was too afraid I would break her if she was too little. LOL |
11-17-2009, 06:49 PM | #5 |
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| My Buster is small, he's not four lbs....I get asked a lot if he is a teacup. I would give anything if he were just a bit bigger. Although he is almost 2 years old, he is very fragile. Much more fragile than Maggie who is a year younger but weighs two pounds more. The really tiny puppies can't be healthy. Buster has a lot of health issues to be so young. It is almost like the preemie babies, if they could be just a little bit bigger....don't get me wrong, I would not take anything for this sweet, lovable baby but I can't help believe that if he were a bit bigger he might be a bit healthier. And isn't that what counts?
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11-17-2009, 06:58 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan
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| My Bella is as healthy as a horse and is 3lbs. I was worried when I got her but after talking to my breeder and learning the health of her Mom and Dad ,I felt better. She is so friendly to everyone and is just a great joy. She just makes my day. If you are interested I will give you the name of my breeder in Michigan. |
11-17-2009, 07:00 PM | #7 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Novato, Ca, USA
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| The biggest thing and its obviously the best thing is concern for the health of the dog and I for sure want my next dog to live a very long long time. I have now stayed away from ads that advertise Teacup. Sure, a 7Lb Yorkie could have health problems as well, but I have also had friends who had Teacups that did'nt do so well. Very sad, but thanks to all for responding to my post! |
11-17-2009, 07:46 PM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: davie, fl. USA
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| Im no expert either but I think all breeds have their own list of health issues. It is obvious that with a smaller dog you may encounter higher risks. I mean think what would happen if someone steps on a 3lb yorkie you can easily break its bones and or damage its internal organs. Poor little guys... Just make sure you are extra careful if you do get one they're very fragile. Brinks is only 4lb and I worry so much about my little baby. He is a very healthy 4lbs but then again he is only 4lbs and someting could happen to him being so small.
__________________ “My Yorkie is not my whole life, but he makes my life whole.” Last edited by BRINKS N ANGELA; 11-17-2009 at 07:50 PM. |
11-17-2009, 08:16 PM | #9 |
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| Missy is very healthy too, but I have to admit the tiny ones are more fragile. She has broken her leg before.
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11-17-2009, 08:23 PM | #10 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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| My mom's yorkie is 12 years old, 2 1/2 pounds and as healthy as a horse. She is starting to develop cateracts (sp?), but that is fairly normal with age. Size does not particulary mean that a yorkie will be healthy or not. Michele :-) |
11-17-2009, 08:27 PM | #11 |
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| The word "teacup" is basically a marketing gimmick to promote the idea of a very small toy breed dog. Whether it is a poodle, maltese, chi, or yorkie some like to throw the word "teacup" to imply that their puppies will stay very tiny. With this said, the real issue with people that are looking to purchase very small "teacup" puppies is that the female and male need to be very small as well. Breed standard is under 7 lbs and most reputable breeders will not use a Yorkie under 5 for breeding. This is part of the contoversy of the "teacup" pup, breeding very tiny females has the risks of csection and many other complications. Then you have very tiny pups that are born and sold that are very delicate and new owners are not aware of the dangers involved with owning a 2 or 3 lb adult dog. As you can see it is not just the puppy that is produced to sell and market as a "teacup" it is also the idea of the lineage to produce such tiny offspring.
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11-17-2009, 09:02 PM | #12 |
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| Would you mind sending me the name of your breeder? I am looking for our next baby and am in the Chicagoland area. Thanks
__________________ CJ - mom to Teddy and Emee RIP Bitsy Last edited by Bitsy's Mom; 11-17-2009 at 09:04 PM. |
11-17-2009, 09:08 PM | #13 |
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| Was your question to me?
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11-17-2009, 09:12 PM | #14 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicagoland Area
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| I'm sorry....it was to Pinky33 4
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11-18-2009, 03:54 AM | #15 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan
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| Sure. I have been very happy with my breeder. One thing I like about her dogs is that they are friendly. Her name is Connie and her company is called Sulou's Yorkies. She does use the term teacup which I know you should not. She doesn't breed a female under 5lbs. Bella's Mom is 5lbs. and Dad is 2 3 /4lbs. She breeds all sizes. Bella is one of her smallest. Good Luck Home |
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