It is so wrong and unethical for someone to breed a yorkie trying for these designer dog labels they come up with for the mighty $$.
I don't think most have an idea how small a 4lb yorkie is my rescue savannah is 3.6lbs.
from the tip of her nose to the back she is almost 12" long and height to the top of her head is about the same her little legs are about 7" off the floor.
She is a bitty little girl and its been a big adjustment for me getting used to her little size and i have no small children.
I hate to get on my soapbox constantly but the person who had her bred my little girl twice
first time she had 2 puppies 2nd time 5 and she went into seizures...had to have a csection and you can guess why this lady was dumping her...the mighty $$$ and risk of having to spend it on another csection.
She gave me open paperwork and yep about 5 times pretty much told me she could probably have a few more litters...I held my cool but told her firmly that i already had plans on having her spayed since I am a one yorkie mama and just need a baby to love on after losing my precious binky.
Those searching for a puppy should note this life this poor little girl had
crated most of her 4 years and when handled it was roughly and she's made amazing strides in 3 weeks here.
If I was in search of a puppy I'd be asking about the parents and be hoping the were 5+lbs and hope my puppy would grow up to be 5+lbs.
P.S. she also has luxating patellas and is bow legged in in front legs but I don't love her any less
I also know with time and patience she will be happy and adjust but she'll still carry some of those fears and need an extra cuddle and encouragement for the rest of her life when something is not familiar with our daily routine.
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Originally Posted by Teresamag  Alot of people have heard the "Teacup Yorkie" term used over and over so they really honestly do think it's a breed. Or, you have people using the term to act like their Yorkie is better or more special than another Yorkie. I've discussed this with people for years - I tell them it's my soapbox when they ask for a "teacup". Yorkies are Yorkies are Yorkies. There is no "Teacup Yorkie", bad breeders have over used this term, the problem is that because there is no defination of "teacup" an unethical breeder could say his teacups are 5-7 lbs, another may say 2-3 lbs, or another even under 10 lbs.  See what I mean? By the AKC breed standard for Yorkies the breed is supposed to be under 7 lbs although some come a little larger. Occasionally there are small Yorkies born in normal litters (or even oversized puppies from normal parents), I've had puppies who have only turned out to be 3 or 4 lbs with normal sized parents. These puppies are just smaller than normal (like I'm only 5'2" - shorter than normal - with a brother who is 6'1"). Sometimes the smaller Yorkies can be a little more fragile, it seems that they tend to have more luxating patellas but very often they are very healthy and can be good pets in the right homes. It's not right to breed female Yorkies who are under 5 lbs because of the risks associated with breeding tiny girls and that's the problem with people purposely breeding for the "teacup yorkie", they are using unethical means to breed tiny puppies. If you want a smaller Yorkie contact ethical breeders who would never use the "teacup" term and wait until they have a small puppy from normal sized parents.
Teresa |