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Originally Posted by rgadams  I guess I was a little overzealous on spay because of my bad experience I had. Thank you for all the good advice you have given us!
Now back to teacup and breeders. My 7 pound Yorkie I bought two years ago is a beautiful dog. She is with in all the standards of the AKC and could be a show dog. I bought her from a so called good breeder. She would not give me the papers till the dog was spay. After she was spay the breeder would not give me the papers and all contact with her stomped. The Health of the dog is poor, a bad stomach, bad jaw and of course incontinence. I bought my little teacup or as you say small Yorkie nine months ago. She also is a beautiful dog, long silky hair and a excellent personality although her weight is not standard under 2 pounds, she is a sweet lovable dog. The breeder provided AKC papers AKC pedigree and a health certificate. So far her health is excellent! The breeder is in contact with me anytime I call her with advice and support. Which breeder do you think is the best?
Back when I was a Yorkshyre breeder 45 years ago, I would be considered a backyard breeder even though I was one of three Yorkie breeders in the Salt Lake City area. My dogs all had good pedigree first second and third generation show dogs. My puppies were always in demand and I had no problem selling them. Even then people desired small dogs and I could get more money for the smaller dogs which I considered was very ethical because of the demand. Of course a small puppy would come around just once in a while. I would get around $400-$800 which now days would be about $3000. I can't remember of a single puppy that bad Health even the small ones.
Whether we like it or not the teacup Yorkies are here to stay! I would not be surprised if AKC. one of these years will recognize the teacup!? |
The standard is not to exceed 7 pounds so small yorkies under 3 pounds do fall under the standard. Neither breeder sounds great to me but the first one sounds better. I'm going to say it again because apparently it's not getting through the Yorkshire terrier club of America says there is no such thing. It is a fact no reputable breeder wants to be associated with that term because it is a money making scheme. I'm sorry you don't get that. There are a lot of genetic illness that won't show up until around 2 years old so hopefully you will be lucky and won't have to learn the hard way like so many do. There is a great thread in the library if you are interested in what reputable breeders do and how to find one for the future.