Quote:
Originally Posted by littlepixie12  Thanks! You know some breeders that I have spoken with also refer to their yorkies are teacups as well.. is this bad? |
There is really no definition for the word teacup. Yorkies are in the toy classification and standard is 7 pounds and below. When a breeder uses the term, it means that she doesn't really know a lot about the breed. Someone who hasn't studied the breed may also not realize what diseases yorkies are prone to or what type of health screening to do.
Some breeder's use the word "teacup" to imply their yorkies are smaller than average, but often a breeder who uses this word just sells the puppies early so they look smaller. I would ask them what they meant, if they say that their yorkies don't get over 4 pounds, I would say they are probably lying or breeding tinies, and this is considered dangerous for many reasons. Most good breeders don't like to breed a female less than 5 pounds. Good breeders occasionally have a dog that is smaller than average and this can be do to many factors, hereditary, or health reasons. For example Liver Shunt puppies are often smaller. So most people suggest looking for a dog 4-7 pounds. If you want a dog under 4 pounds, it best to find the best breeder possible, and wait to she has a tiny, because she won't be breeding her little girls, and will need to find a home for them. I would also recommend reading more about the special needs of tinies because they do require more care.