[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by butterfly

I see that a lot of you here breed yorkies. I also see that you truly love the breed and all that goes along with that.. I completely respect you for that.

However, again, I am going to make you angry. I know a very good tiny breeder, and she only breeds for tiny yorkies. She loves her dogs. She takes a lot of care and spends a lot of money with vet care and keeping everything safe and the breed as best she can, like the ladies here. Just because she breeds tinies and does ask a lot for them doesn't mean she is not a good breeder. I take that as an insult to her.

Sure there are not good tiny breeders out there and there are breeders tha that have the standard that aren't good either.

What my question is....why all the fuss about the tiny yorkies? Why do you get so upset about it?

A lot of us are against the breeding of tinies because the YTCA the mother club for the Yorkshire terrier and the protector of the breed says:

An Important Message About “Teacup” Yorkies
By Gale Thompson
If you are interested in purchasing a tiny Yorkie, sometimes called a Teacup,
Micro Mini, Teeny, 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.

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 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.)

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.

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.

There is much information on our web site. Please take the time to study it
before buying a puppy. We wish you the best of luck.

Yorkshire Terrier Club of America (Awards)

Most responsible breeders believe that it's just plain cruel to breed a dog under 5 pounds. The added weight of pregancy is dangerous, and hard on her joints. Just because you breed a tiny, it doesn't mean that you will produce a tiny. I always recommend buyers avoid "one trait" breeders.