I was wondering what the fascination with them is too. A day doesn't go by when someone isn't talking about the ultra small Yorkie. Joey's still a puppy, and weights 3lbs 9 ounces, but I love ever ounce he gains. We have lots of steps in the house and I still don't trust him with any more than 5 steps. We can sleep with him and not worry as much etc. etc. When I bought Joey I thought a 13-pound dog was small since we use to have two 13-pound cats!
Reputable breeders don't sell tiny Yorkies for anymore than a standard size Yorkie. In fact, since they aren't used much in showing or breeding they should be considered worth less. However, I've noticed that Tinies seems to be a status symbol for some owners because many web sites sell them for big bucks. If a breeder is only breeding for size and buyers are only interested in size the quality of the Yorkshire terrier will certainly go down. To some of you who say that this forum is always bashing tiny Yorkies, how small is too small? Is there any size that you think, "now that's stupid"!
I am not against anyone owning a tiny Yorkie; I'm against breeders who breed them and overlook more important traits and who advertise them and encourage uninformed buyers think that there worth so much more.
Nancy
P.S. Archie, I was so surprised when I read on another thread that Buddy was a "teapot" he looks so tiny in that picture. Adorable whatever size he is. |