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Teacup or Not? Hello everyone, This is my first time posting. I have a problem. We purchased an adorable Yorkie puppy several months ago from a breeder in Roseville (Sacramento). "Gypsy" was advertised as a "teacup" Yorkie but is now not quite 4 months old & weighs in at 4.4 pounds. She was also advertised to have champion lines, but the only champion is 3 generations back & only on the father's side. The breeder is noncommittal & says we got what we paid for ($1100.00), there is no guarantee on size & the one champion line is still considered to be champion lines. Anyone have any feedback on this? Thanks, Jonnie |
Feed Back? Put you flame suit on... no such thing as a TEA CUP YORKIE.... It is a selling moniker.... The smaller the dog he bigger the vet bill... Buying a small Yorkie can bring you a huge vet bill...ask the seller where the criteria for a Tea Cup Yorkie is written....? Good luck, they are great dogs...your better off if the dog is bigger than smaller health wise...sounds like the seller is suspect....I would get a health check first and foremost on the pup and have them check for liver shunt...fwiw... |
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4.4 pounds at 4 months is average.... Are you seriously looking at this little girl. If you are having serious doubts, go with your gut...In My Opinion......nothing sounds Kosher, keep looking - elsewhere. |
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btw jonnie-welcome to YT |
As the others have said, the teacup thing isn't true. There are smaller yorkies, some tiny tiny, but they aren't teacup. I personally think 4lbs at 4 months is a little big. That might just be me though. My little guy is 4 months and only weighs 1.5lbs. Also, to me, that price is a little much. I only paid $850 for Riley and that included the airline fee. As for the vet bills.. Ughhh they suck. Lol. My baby got kennel cough when I first got him and ONE vet bill was $160. I think thats on the low end too. |
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4 pounds at 4 months is average....but, all is dependent on the line. Your "lil" guy is a wee one. |
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I can't remember where I heard it, but I've been waiting for a perfect time to use it. Mary |
There aren't any teacup yorkies, just smaller ones. At 4 pounds at 4 months I don't think he will be super tiny, but if your happy with him, and love him don't worry about it. There's people here with all different size yorkies. |
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If your baby is 4+ lbs at 4 months, she's not going to be an ultra tiny one. Baby was 3lbs at 12 weeks, and she's 11lbs at 2 years. BUT...it all depends on the Yorkie. Sorry you got duped with the "teacup" advertisement. Just love your baby no matter what size she turns out to be. |
This is taken from the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America's Code of Ethics: A member’s advertising shall not use terms as “teacup”, “tiny specialists”, doll faced, or similar terminology. http://www.ytca.org/frame_index2.html To give you an idea how big she'll be, double her weight at 13 weeks. Unfortunately, it seems like your breeder wasn't too ethical, but there really isn't anything you can do about it now. No one can predict adult size and as far as "champion lines" go, a prospective buyer should always ask to see the parent's pedigrees. |
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A little off topic.....everytime I see your signature, I have to snicker...It's what my grandchildren call me instead of the traditional titles used for grandmothers....don't know how it came about.... |
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No one can truly guarantee a size but most that have been breeding a while can "guesstimate" by looking at the parents and grandparents...but you do get throw-backs every now and then. If your dog weighs 4.4 lbs at 4 months, I'd say she'll be 6-7 lbs full grown. As far as champions...*chuckling to myself*, I would have checked the pedigree prior to purchase. Many unethical breeders claim to have champion backgrounds all the time. They fail to tell you that they are several generations back and like your case, only on one side. Did you sign a contract? |
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Don't be too discouraged about your new purchase. I think that if she is healthy, you have probably paid a fair price. Have you had Gypsy to the vet for an exam? Make sure she is healthy!!... as far as the size, let me tell you about my two.... I have 2 very sweet little Yorkies. They both were about 3-4 lbs at 16 weeks old. Now they are about 8 lbs ( 1 lb over the AKC standard). 8 pounds is still VERY little IMO! :) By feeding them a good healthy diet, keeping them groomed & clean, I have gotten 2 of the best little buddies! They are healthy (no probs due to them being too small or frail) and just the greatest little dogs. Please read more of the threads on YT. You will find that there is really good info on the Yorkie breed on this site. Many of us have Yorkies that tip the high end of the standard, as far as size. Some actually tip it over!!!.... but one thing about us who have "teapots".... we love them uncondtionally!!! Good luck with your little Gypsy! :aimeeyork If you can, post some pics of her!! We would love to see her! |
First of all I would like to say :welcome4: to YT!! You will totally fall in love with your furbaby as it grows up. Y T is a great place to find answers to all your questions. We look forward to seeing your little one!:D |
Hi and welcome to yt:) I just got a new baby for my aunt and all though she is very tiny 1.5 oz at 12 wks , the breeder did not say teacup when i talked with her, she used the word tiny, you just never know how big they will get, my 4 range from 3lbs to 7pds:) you will love your baby no matter what the size, it just stinks that peole use that word for money:( enjoy your baby and please post some pics:D :D |
u sire agree with you. my breeder saidmcdreamy wouldnt get any more than 2 lbs, if that. i got him at 5 months old, (hes 7 months old now) and weighed 1 lb. 6 oz. at 7 months old, now, he weighs in at 2 lbs. however, the vet does have a pretty good idea in terms of SIZE (not weight) of what will happen. she says his SIZE (frame) will not get any larger, and i believe that. but he could gain a few more ounces. he's 7 inches long, and about 6 inches tall. he is darling... |
I agree. 4.4 lbs @4 mos is not considered tiny. Simba is almost 6 mos @2.25lbs. Good luck with your yorkie search and welcome to YT! |
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