Opinion on teacups?

[MikaTallulah]

Cozy's two female pups are "teacups." They are so tiny it is scary. I could not bring myself to sell them b/c of how tiny.

[Javathon]

Originally Posted by MikaTallulah

Cozy's two female pups are "teacups." They are so tiny it is scary. I could not bring myself to sell them b/c of how tiny.

Are you joking? Teacups? wasn't this whole thread about how there no such thing. If your joking, funny stuff. If your not joking, I think the term tiny furbabies is better than teacups.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Javathon

Are you joking? Teacups? wasn't this whole thread about how there no such thing. If your joking, funny stuff. If your not joking, I think the term tiny furbabies is better than teacups.

Yes, I think the word "teacups" has probably generated the most threads, and also the most replies to those threads, and also some of the most heated debates. I am tempted to use the word teacup in the title, whenever I want lots of people to read the thread. Like "New Teacup Legistlation Passed" or "Oprah has Teacup Puppy Mill Show."

[Patti]

I found the only way to know the weight they will be is to get an adult. I got Pixie at 13 months and knew exactly what I was getting. She is exactly what I wanted.

[fufufashions]

If you want a small one, i would suggest getting one around a year old so that you know what size it will be. I got 3 of my girls as teenagers (around one year old) and they are all perfect. Many breeders keep back puppies that they want to use for breeding but if they don't get big enough, they will sell them. That is a great way to know what you are getting and they also are through the puppy stages. My girls have had no problems adjusting to my home and environment including new names even at a year old.
REscues are also a great way to get one the size you want since most are grown or nearly grown. You will get a baby the size you want and save their life at the same time!
Good luck finding your new baby.

[fourdez]

Ricky is 2.5 lbs at one year and 8 months. He is healthy as a horse and I've never had any more health problems than I've had with my 2 standard size Yorkies. My breeder does not breed to get tinys, but every once in a while she will get the little ones. After having 2 standard size Yorkies, whom I love to death.. they are my little girls, I felt I was ready to take on the responsiblities of a tiny... I purposely set out to find a tiny, and spoke to many breeders and felt satisfied that I had found a responsible breeder whom,I felt comfortable with her breeding problem. I got Ricky at 15weeks and he weighed 1 pound 6 oz. and thank God... everything has worked out ok. If you really want a tiny, my suggestion is really research a good breeder that does not breed exclusively to produce tinys.

[Woogie Man]

The little ones are adorable in a very special way. I think, however, that finding a pup more closely matched to Kaya in size would be a better fit. If you have a very small one, she won't be much of a playmate to Kaya. I have 2 three pounders and they know they are small. They would rather be cuddled or hang out with each other than play with my bigger ones much.

[YorkieChick1]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Yes, I think the word "teacups" has probably generated the most threads, and also the most replies to those threads, and also some of the most heated debates. I am tempted to use the word teacup in the title, whenever I want lots of people to read the thread. Like "New Teacup Legistlation Passed" or "Oprah has Teacup Puppy Mill Show."

That's so true and funny, Nancy!! If you want to sell something then just advertise as "Teacup dresses for sale" and you'll probably sell out!!

[erino77]

Originally Posted by fufufashions

If you want a small one, i would suggest getting one around a year old so that you know what size it will be. I got 3 of my girls as teenagers (around one year old) and they are all perfect. Many breeders keep back puppies that they want to use for breeding but if they don't get big enough, they will sell them. That is a great way to know what you are getting and they also are through the puppy stages. My girls have had no problems adjusting to my home and environment including new names even at a year old.
REscues are also a great way to get one the size you want since most are grown or nearly grown. You will get a baby the size you want and save their life at the same time!
Good luck finding your new baby.

[BrodyF88]

i have a 2lb yorkie she is fine...guess i got lucky i get scared with her and keep nutrical always

[BrodyF88]

i dont see the word teacup as a bad thing....its just and adjective like the word small or tiny.....

[kezza]

Originally Posted by Patti

I found the only way to know the weight they will be is to get an adult. I got Pixie at 13 months and knew exactly what I was getting. She is exactly what I wanted.

My Pixie was EXACTLY what i wanted too..I wanted a pretty, petite little thing with a lovely long dark coat...Pixie is my dream yorkie! I still can't believe i have her sometimes..I am in awe of this little doll...i sit and watch her in total amazement most of the time..the funny thing is..so does my hubby!

[ChiSun]

Originally Posted by Mybabyboymax

Im sorry if I shouldnt answer being that the question was addressed to someone else lol but I just wanted to say that no one can guarentee the size a puppy will be as an adult. The first step in getting closest to what you are looking for would be get your baby from a reputable breeder. They cant tell you exactly what size it will be but can estimate better due to knowing what size puppy/adults their pair produces. a breeder is a better way to go when buying a puppy for many other reasons as well.

Thanks for answering my question. Your answer really helps. It makes sense because I think the breeder who sold me Cola said that the mommy was like 8 lbs and the dad was 6 lbs or somewhere around that ballpark. I don't know though because I never got to meet them. But then again, I should have known better when I got him because I bought him when he was 4 months old and he was already over 5 lbs. hehe. I guess I didn't realize how fast yorkies grow. Sorry for writing a book.