What do you consider a "tiny" yorkie? Lots of people don't know that many "average" yorkies are 5, 6, 7 lbs. If you haven't actually seen a dog that size, check one out....they are still VERY small!
Any smaller than that, and you run the risk of a lot of health and safety issues. I have a three pounder, and we've been really lucky with her health, but there are a lot of issues that they are more prone to, especially if you buy from a breeder who is specifically TRYING to achieve the small size.
At all costs, AVOID ANY BREEDER who uses the term "teacup" or "micro-tiny", etc. Most often people end up paying top dollar for a sweet little dog who ends up being much larger than they'd been led to believe.
Here is just one of the hundreds of examples we've read of here: A YTer bought a puppy from a website, believing that she had done her research, and was doing the right thing. However, she overlooked several red flags, including the use of the "teacup" word.
Long story short, when she received the puppy, many experts confirmed that it was MONTHS younger than the breeder claimed it was....in other words, would end up being nowhere near as small as the buyer wanted, and paid for.
This is not at all an uncomman occurrence....and the list goes on.
I have a five (still growing??) pounder, and a three pounder. I would personally encourage you to focus on the four to six lb range (which is still a VERY small dog!), and look for breeders who are focusing on health and temperament.....not size (and the almighty dollar!)
Good luck in your search....there is truly nothing like these sweet babies! |