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mini vs teacup Yorkie hi, can someone tell me the difference between a teacup and mini yorkie? im still looking for a pup for spring and have seen these type of advertizing? tia |
Hi and welcome to yorkietalk! Good luck on your hunt. You may want to read this article by the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America about the mythical teacup yorkie (and the ethics of those who claim to breed them)...Yorkshire Terrier Club of America (Awards) Yorkietalk is a great place to start learning about the wonderful breed! |
In short, there is no such thing as a "mini" or "teacup" Yorkie. They are marketing terms used by dishonest breeders, generally in an attempt to give the impression that you are getting something "unique and special" and hence charge a higher price. Yorkies should NOT be bred to be extremely small in size--it poses greater health risks. |
BTW, Yorkies are naturally small dogs, typically under 7 pounds. I hope the link and the info you get here is helpful in helping you find a HEALTHY yorkie pup! |
Teacup, mini or tiny have no real definitions, and the Yorkshire Terrier is classified as a "toy" which is the smallest of all the classification. Some byb breeders use other classifications, however the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America forbids the use of the word "teacup" when describing a Yorkie. Most breeders will not breed a female under 4 pounds as there are too many health risks, but for some breeders losing the female, in order to produce small yorkies is worth the risks. The YTCA considers a standard yorkie to be 7 pounds and under. The average yorkie is between 4-7 pounds, anything under 4 pounds is considered to have more health risks, and accidents due to injuries, as well as more dental problem. Occasionally, a good breeder has a smaller dog, and it is small due to hereditary factors, not health problems. Certain health problems can artificially make a dog smaller, and this needs to be avoided. |
thanks for your replies and advice, this is a good place for getting info before purchasing a pup |
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being from Canada, so any of u have any info on good breeders in Manitoba, or Saskatchen area, or just below the Canada/ USA border |
Teacup just means they are runts. They are abnormally small. They usually have growth hormonal problems that's why they are small. |
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I imagine there are good and bad breeders everywhere, I always recommend the YTCA website for people in the USA. The YTCA is the parent club of the AKC, and sets the standard for the Yorkshire Terrier. I know the Canadian Kennel Club is the equivalent of the AKC, but many of our Canadian members have been mislead by another registry using those same initials called the Continental Kennel Club, which has much more lenient registration requirements, and therefore isn't as reliable of an organization. I believe the YTCA equivalent in Canada is the YORKSHIRE TERRIER CLUB OF BRITISH COLUMBIA or the Canadian Yorkshire Terrier Association, not sure which is the main club. Here's a link that might be useful: Yorkshire Terrier Clubs - Canada's Guide to Dogs - Breed Clubs |
I know the in thing is to Buy Small puppies.... They are so cute, and they areeasy to carry around. The truth is that the Mirco Yorkie is at risk of injury and serious health problems. "teacup" is not a breed. Sometimes it is used so A breeder can charge more money on their Puppies. stir clear of these Sellers. :thumbup: |
It's just a sales gimick. I have seen some breeders refer to 4 and 5 pounds as teacups. If you buy from a reputable breeder you will get a nice small dog that is healthy and not overly fragile. Those micro minis as some breeders are now calling them have hormonal issues, as another person posted, and just as with abnormally small people they have a decreased life expectancy. They also require a lot of sleep and frequent meals. So the majority of their day can be spent eating and sleeping. It was very wise of you to ask and not fall for some sales pitch. |
My suggestion is that you go to a few dog shows talk to the breeders and see who as a breeder you like. Calgary got more then afew going on in and around it. Do your home work on what the genetic concerns are of this breed and also what it costs to groom ,feed, keep the teeth clean and get shots for these guys. You have done a great start by coming here first. JL |
I bought my puppy from a private owner. My puppy is almost 6 months and she is only 2lbs 14 oz. I wads just wondering if she is going to stay this little? The mother is 5 lbs and the father 6 lbs. My puppy was the smallest of the litter. She is very healthy and a little sweetheart! |
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I have tinies....I keep all my tinies and do not sell any of them, not because of health issues of ANY kind, but because these tinies require extensive knowledge to keep them safe from everyday accidents. What a 7 lb dog would tolerate, "tinies" would never be able to do it. NONE of my tinies have "growth hormonal problems" ....they are perfectly healthy, and hormones have nothing to do with their size. It is genetics that play a major role in developmental patterns and while unhealthy dogs can certainly exhibit physical variants, it can not be said they "usually" have hormone issues....there are lots of tiny dogs that are perfectly healthy, just small in size, due to genetics and heredity, not because of health issues. Then there are the completely healthy babies, that breeders deliberately underfeed to keep growth rate/patterns controlled. This is more common an issue with undersized pups than growth hormonal issues. |
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