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SoCalyorkiLvr · 04-26-2005, 01:23 PM

Hi ChiChi!

I have yorkies under 4 lbs too and I wouldn't worry about the negativity with regard to tinies. There seems to be a misconception that people may want them for the wrong reasons ( status symbol, fashion accessory), that they are all more fragile and unhealthy than "normal" sized yorkies, or, most importantly, that breeders may be risking the lives and healths of smaller females to breed them to procuce smaller pups because the demand is there.

I agree with you and would have paid twice what I paid for my babies because they are invaluable (priceless) to me. Mine were expensive as well, but I was very specific in what I wanted for specific reasons, and so I was willing to pay for it. It does cost more for a breeder to whelp a tiny because they do need extra attention, they need to be kept longer and they require 24/7 supervision in the first months of life. I am willing to compensate the right breeder for that.

I hope that most breeders don't breed a female under 5 pounds and that they breed to smaller males to help ensure safe and natural deliveries. I would always recommend asking the breeder the size of the mother and hopefully even see her in person to be safe. I also recommend talking to the breeder's vet. You can find out a lot with the right questions.

People do have very strong opinions in this area and you probably won't change anyone's mind, but if you are confident in the decisions and choices you made there is no need to be concerned with these complaints about "teacups, tinies, or extra small" yorkies. I have three and they are all healthy and happy do far. They have the typical health issues of ever other breed specimen and I love them all so much. I cannot imagine my life without them.

04-26-2005, 01:23 PM	#6
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Hi ChiChi! I have yorkies under 4 lbs too and I wouldn't worry about the negativity with regard to tinies. There seems to be a misconception that people may want them for the wrong reasons ( status symbol, fashion accessory), that they are all more fragile and unhealthy than "normal" sized yorkies, or, most importantly, that breeders may be risking the lives and healths of smaller females to breed them to procuce smaller pups because the demand is there. I agree with you and would have paid twice what I paid for my babies because they are invaluable (priceless) to me. Mine were expensive as well, but I was very specific in what I wanted for specific reasons, and so I was willing to pay for it. It does cost more for a breeder to whelp a tiny because they do need extra attention, they need to be kept longer and they require 24/7 supervision in the first months of life. I am willing to compensate the right breeder for that. I hope that most breeders don't breed a female under 5 pounds and that they breed to smaller males to help ensure safe and natural deliveries. I would always recommend asking the breeder the size of the mother and hopefully even see her in person to be safe. I also recommend talking to the breeder's vet. You can find out a lot with the right questions. People do have very strong opinions in this area and you probably won't change anyone's mind, but if you are confident in the decisions and choices you made there is no need to be concerned with these complaints about "teacups, tinies, or extra small" yorkies. I have three and they are all healthy and happy do far. They have the typical health issues of ever other breed specimen and I love them all so much. I cannot imagine my life without them.