[HighlandYorkies]

Originally Posted by spoiledrottenpo

My Breeding Females are between 4&5 lbs (AKC Standards) The labeling (T-Cup, Micro Mini) are turms used to describe the size of the Puppy because it fits in a T-cup, Thought everyone knew that.

All my dogs are 4lbs....I got slated for breeding my 4lb female to my 4lb male, despite many pm's supporting me saying she would be fine. She is wide, and sturdy, and he is skinny and long-legged. Unfortunately she didn't take, and as I only found out on day 62, she is now larger than I think she should be....approaching 6lbs......due to the extra feeding ! I will give her more excercise for a while, but I have been told by my vet to try her again.
As long as your dog is healthy, I don't see it as a problem at 4lbs myself. Problems in whelping can happen in any dog, and there is such a thing as a vet to intervene and advise.
The dog originated in Scotland and was perfected as a tiny for the coal-mines of Yorkshire in England to catch rats.....they wanted the smallest to get into the crevices. If you were over here, you would see many small lines, and healthy litters too.....they are just small, not sold as a fashion item or for vast amounts more money - they are just our Yorkshire Terriers, and we love them all.
Debra x x x x