This is what I have so far:
There is no such thing as teacup yorkies, micro yorkies or miniature yorkies. The Yorkshire Terrier itself is of the toy group. The standard weight of the Yorkshire Terrier is “not to exceed 7 pounds". Many unreputable breeders use the word “teacup” as a ploy or other catchy phrases such as “micro tiny” to raise the sale price while taking advantage of those unfamiliar with the breed or the Yorkshire Terriers breed standard as stated by AKC. These breeders are salespeople convincing a buyer they're investing in something special. Reputable breeders occasionally will have smaller yorkies available although this is usually not what they breed for and they don’t advertise them as teacups so they can jack up the prices.
Dangers of owning a small yorkie:
What a lot of these so called “breeders” who sell “teacups” don’t tell you is the hardship in owning a smaller yorkie that is under 3 pounds. You have to extra careful with them as their bodies are more fragile then a standard size yorkie. One little bump on the head could end their life. When they get sick it is always serious because their bodies are so tiny that they can’t fight off infection very well. You also have to worry about their blood glucose and them having hypoglycemia attacks often if not fed every couple hours.
It is a lot of work and not everyone is cut out for owning a smaller yorkie.
I wouldn't use usually when talking about reputable breeders, otherwise it makes it sound that there are circumstances where it is ok to breed them. |