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Originally Posted by Yorkielove1  No we are not looking for a teacup yorkie, i was just wondering what a full grown small yorkie would look like. My Bella just turned 1 and she is 7 pounds, im wondering if she will get bigger. I ask, because she was sold to me as a teacup and ever since then i am hearing different things about the term "teacup". thank you very much for all the info though, I would for sure make sure to look into all this when i buy my next yorkie. Thanks! |
Hello, welcome to Yorkie Talk. Yep, everything that has been said is true of the word teacup. It is just that....a word. There is only one standard in the size of yorkies; that is in the 3-7 lb range. No such breed as a teacup (tiny) yorkie, a teapot (larger than standard) yorkie or a "toy" yorkie. Whenever someone asks me or speaks of a yorkie being a toy or teacup, I am quick to correct their error. I have come to "highly dislike" the term teacup, only because it usually means someone is trying to sell and/or breed teeny tiny sized yorkies, more often than not for higher prices, and which many times will result in health issues for the dog.
At 7 lbs, your Bella is a perfect weight for a yorkie. My guess is that at 1 year of age, she will stay right around that weight give or take a few ounces. She most likely won't get any bigger, but may fill out a little. Glad to have you here with us, stick around and you'll learn lots more about this wonderful breed!