[Smarty Bones]

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

You'd have to ask someone who acknowledges a teacup that question. There is no guideline. Everyone I've asked that question just says it's a small Yorkie. Well, all Yorkies are small. 7 pounds is small. If the AKC wanted to call all Yorkies teacups, I'd be fine with that.

But if you're asking how small do I think is more prone to health defects because of it, I'd say 3 pounds and under. And that's just a personal belief. I've met a 1 1/2 pounder who was healthy as a horse and adorable, so I'm not saying they are all sickly or that I wouldn't love one if I had one that size. I just don't like people breeding for that size, and I don't like the exorbitant prices being charged for potentially sickly dogs.