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cheryl000 · 02-13-2006, 07:09 AM

yikes! Well, you don't have much time to do your research! Attached is an article I like to post from since many people have said that you have to be more careful with the smaller yorkies. Personally, I don't think first time dog owners should start out with tinies. If you suspect anything wrong with her, you have to take her to the vet immediately, because tomorrow can be too late. DEFINATELY have money saved up for an emergency vet when you have a yorkie baby. Many e-vets do not take credit. You should buy some nutrical since it is such a little guy some people say there is more of a threat for by HYPOGLYCEMIA so be very watchful of How big is he and how old?

March 2006 issue of Dog Fancy. Every month they do a several page article on a specific breed. This month's breed, THE YORKSHIRE TERRIER!!!!!!!
they have a section called No Teacups. It reads:

"The tiniest of the tiny Yorkies, weighing less than the standard size of 4 to 7 pounds as adults, are sometimes called "Teacup Yorkies." The term doesnt technically exist, according to the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America or the American Kennel Club, and refers to dogs who, rather than being rare or special, are actually just dangerously small, more susceptible to injury and accidents, and particularly vulnerable to health problems, says Shirley Patterson, corresponding secretary of the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America. She urges potential owners not to be fooled by breeders trying to sell these extra-small Yorkies for extra-large prices.
'These dogs need constant supervision, become dehydrated very easily, and get sick frequently,' Patterson says. Responsible breeders will not charge more money for these smaller dogs, who can naturally be born in any litter."

Here is a good website to start you out:
http://glassyorkies.homestead.com/care.html

02-13-2006, 07:09 AM	#2
cheryl000 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: none Posts: 1,495	yikes! Well, you don't have much time to do your research! Attached is an article I like to post from since many people have said that you have to be more careful with the smaller yorkies. Personally, I don't think first time dog owners should start out with tinies. If you suspect anything wrong with her, you have to take her to the vet immediately, because tomorrow can be too late. DEFINATELY have money saved up for an emergency vet when you have a yorkie baby. Many e-vets do not take credit. You should buy some nutrical since it is such a little guy some people say there is more of a threat for by HYPOGLYCEMIA so be very watchful of How big is he and how old? March 2006 issue of Dog Fancy. Every month they do a several page article on a specific breed. This month's breed, THE YORKSHIRE TERRIER!!!!!!! they have a section called No Teacups. It reads: "The tiniest of the tiny Yorkies, weighing less than the standard size of 4 to 7 pounds as adults, are sometimes called "Teacup Yorkies." The term doesnt technically exist, according to the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America or the American Kennel Club, and refers to dogs who, rather than being rare or special, are actually just dangerously small, more susceptible to injury and accidents, and particularly vulnerable to health problems, says Shirley Patterson, corresponding secretary of the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America. She urges potential owners not to be fooled by breeders trying to sell these extra-small Yorkies for extra-large prices. 'These dogs need constant supervision, become dehydrated very easily, and get sick frequently,' Patterson says. Responsible breeders will not charge more money for these smaller dogs, who can naturally be born in any litter." Here is a good website to start you out: http://glassyorkies.homestead.com/care.html Last edited by cheryl000; 02-13-2006 at 07:12 AM.