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Originally Posted by Julie1 My reason for disliking the term teacup is we are in danger of destroying a hardy terrier breed with this fashion for smaller and smaller dogs. |
There does seem to be an inherent perception that the smaller the yorkie, the more health problems. I have not found this to be the case, but maybe others with more experience can elaborate. I do know that the super super tinies like 2 lbs and under are more prone to hypoglycemia which continue throughout their lives and does not end with puppyhood as it does with the larger dogs. I think they also have more open fontanels and there are special precautions necessary for anexthesia. There are the obvious concerns for safety since they are so small but I think those concerns exists for all yorkies. Doors, falling/jumping from high places, being stepped on, being attacked by a larger dog, getting out through holes in fences, drowning, birds of prey, coyotes, etc. are all safety concerns for our babies.
I just wonder how much more of a health concern there is for a below breed standard weight yorkie than one within the standard or if the statisitics exist? I know that they used to allege health issues with the "off colors" which have never been proven and were, in my opinion, simply a rationalization in the past for killing puppies that were not within the breed standard. As far as I am aware chocolate, parti and Biewer yorkies are just as healthy as any other yorkie of traditional color.