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sierrareef · 01-03-2008, 08:33 PM

I've learned there are hard feeling about Teacup Yorkies. I know the Yorkie standard does not disqualify Yorkies that are too small, but does mandate that they be under 7 pounds. I know the YTCA Code of Ethics discourages breeding small Yorkies and I've read why they do that.

I'm curious why the YTCA doesn't change their standard to reflect their code of Ethics with regard to small yorkies.

More importantly, I'd like to hear from owners who have Yorkies under 5 pounds. Have you experienced the increased problems? If you had it to do over gain, would you repeat the decision and get a smaller Yorkie.

I hope I can get honest answers. I worry that some small yorkie lovers will decline to post because they fear suffering attacks from folks who condemn the breeding/purchasing/selling of small yorkies. Even if your reluctant to post here, a PM would be appreciated and i'll keep your comments private.

01-03-2008, 08:33 PM	#1
sierrareef Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Carson City, NV Posts: 23	"Teacup" Discussion I've learned there are hard feeling about Teacup Yorkies. I know the Yorkie standard does not disqualify Yorkies that are too small, but does mandate that they be under 7 pounds. I know the YTCA Code of Ethics discourages breeding small Yorkies and I've read why they do that. I'm curious why the YTCA doesn't change their standard to reflect their code of Ethics with regard to small yorkies. More importantly, I'd like to hear from owners who have Yorkies under 5 pounds. Have you experienced the increased problems? If you had it to do over gain, would you repeat the decision and get a smaller Yorkie. I hope I can get honest answers. I worry that some small yorkie lovers will decline to post because they fear suffering attacks from folks who condemn the breeding/purchasing/selling of small yorkies. Even if your reluctant to post here, a PM would be appreciated and i'll keep your comments private.