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Originally Posted by greeneyedlady78  hmm... i have seen ads for them, where they are for sale as adults only 3 lbs..
I don't know much about yorkies, so i am all ears |
Advertising a pup as a teacup is just a marketing ploy to exploit more money from the "uneducated" buyer. A yorkie or parti yorkie is not a teacup, mini, micro, whatever have you no matter what size they are. They are simply yorkies. Also, you may want to read up on the health problems that many of the tiny babies can have. Not all are unhealthy, but many are & come with hefty vet bills throughout their lives.
FWIW, a reputable breeder will not breed for the smaller pups. They breed for the betterment of the breed & strive for healthy pups that meet the yorkie standard. Sure, a smaller than average pup will happen even with the best breeders. But what makes a reputable breeder different than an unethical breeder is that a reputable breeder will not advertize as a teacup & will not try to get more money off the pup simply b/c it's very small. They realize that the small ones need a special home that can provide the safety they need & can afford the health care.