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Originally Posted by Yorkielove1  Hmm ok thanks  I have heard that there is no such as a teacup.. why do some breeders advertise as teacup?? Sorry- still a newbie and trying to learn!! Thanks!! |
Any breeder that purposely breeds for very small puppies or advertises as "teacups" is NOT a reputable breeder. It is against the Yorkshire Terrier club of America's code of ethics for any breeder to use the word "teacup" as it is a deceitful marketing term..it's an automatic red flag to run far far away from a breeder. These breeders deceive people that don't know any better into spending more for a dog that is supposed to stay tiny... I know people who have bought "teacup yorkies" (not knowing any better at the time) and their yorkie grew to be up to 15lbs... The standard for the Yorkshire Terrier is up to 7lbs, and most breeders prefer to produce dogs that will be 4-7lbs in size (still VERY small for a dog). Yorkies that stay smaller than that are at increased risk for injuries and sometimes have a health problem such as a liver shunt that is causing them to stay so small. If you are truly wanting a really tiny yorkie, be sure to buy from a reputable breeder that just happens to get one that stayed small.
From the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America:
An Important Message About “Teacup” Yorkies
If you are interested in purchasing a tiny Yorkie, sometimes called a Teacup,
Micro Mini, Teenie, or any other name that means “extra small”, there are
several things you should consider. The YTCA’s Code of Ethics precludes the
use of the words “teacup”, “tiny specialists”, doll faced, or similar terminology
by its members, and for good reason.
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All breeders may occasionally have an unusually small Yorkie (hopefully healthy),
though no responsible breeder breeds for this trait. Many breeders prefer a
general weight range of 4-7 four pounds believing that size retains desired Toy
qualities while maintaining optimum health. The Yorkie Standard states weight
"must not exceed seven pounds" and as a prospective pet owner you should
realize that even at 7 pounds, the Yorkie is still a small dog. (Females weighing
less than 5 pounds are considered by most breeders to be unsuitable for breeding.)
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Special circumstances often come with extra tiny dogs. They are extremely
susceptible to both hereditary and non-hereditary health problems, including
birth defects that may go undetected for a long time. Other common
problems may include, but are not limited to, diarrhea, vomiting, along with
extra and expensive tests prior to routine teeth cleanings and surgeries.
Small ones are more likely to have poor reactions to anesthesia and die from
it. Tiny dogs are more easily injured by falls, being stepped on and being
attacked by other dogs. These health problems nearly always result in
large veterinary bills.
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Please take this into consideration and make purchasing a healthy pet your top
priority, not size. The “novelty” is certainly not worth the pain, heartbreak, or
extra expense. Remember, all Yorkies are comparatively small. The most
important thing is finding a healthy puppy that will grow into a healthy adult,
especially since you looking at an 11 to 15 year commitment with your Yorkie.
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There is much information on our website. Please take the time to study it
before buying a puppy. We wish you the best of luck.