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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88  Well teacup is a word frowned upon in the yorkie world. It was a word made up by bad breeders to make money. No reputable breeder will use the word. The standard is not to exceed 7 pounds so tiny ones are still in the standard. I wish yorkies were like poodles though because I have a 17 pounder and I love her size. I really didn't know that much about yorkies or size when I got mine and she just grew to the size she is. There can be healthy tiny ones it's really about genetics and the breeder. Obviously there are different cautions you take with smaller ones then bigger ones. |
I, too, like the bigger Yorkies. In England it seems I have seen more bigger Yorkies than in the US. I think the purse puppy idea is bigger here!