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MyFairLacy · 08-21-2007, 04:50 PM

There aren't different sizes of yorkies like there are with poodles and schnauzers (Mini & Standard Schnauzer, Toy, Mini, Standard Poodle). A Yorkshire Terrier is just a Yorkshire Terrier - one size. A Yorkie is a toy breed, and the standard says that they can be up to 7lbs (so anything from 1lb-7lbs), although there are a lot of yorkies that grow to be larger than the standard which just means they are too big to be shown and bred. A lot of people think that there are "teacups" out there, but there is no such thing. Backyard breeders made up this term to make more money. There are some tiny yorkies out there but they are not "teacups" - there is no breed that can be registered as a "teacup".

08-21-2007, 04:50 PM	#6
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	There aren't different sizes of yorkies like there are with poodles and schnauzers (Mini & Standard Schnauzer, Toy, Mini, Standard Poodle). A Yorkshire Terrier is just a Yorkshire Terrier - one size. A Yorkie is a toy breed, and the standard says that they can be up to 7lbs (so anything from 1lb-7lbs), although there are a lot of yorkies that grow to be larger than the standard which just means they are too big to be shown and bred. A lot of people think that there are "teacups" out there, but there is no such thing. Backyard breeders made up this term to make more money. There are some tiny yorkies out there but they are not "teacups" - there is no breed that can be registered as a "teacup". __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.