Ooops, think I upset somebody.

[Sweet Girls]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

LOL !!! Exactly!

I can't tell you how many people came up to us and said about Marcel "Awwwww, this is what we thought we were buying" () -and-

"Oh, is he a TEACUP yorkie?"

{errrrr....no, he's just standard size, but was the smallest one in his litter }

I just had this same question tonight when I was out walking my new rescue.. She weighs in at a whopping 3.5 lbs at 1.5 years old... I have a Mini Schnauzer that I researched, then bought from a reputable breeder who is the "best looking schnauzer" many of my friends have ever seen. Just because she is representative of the standard. When asked about my Yorkie, I tried to explain there is no such thing as a Teacup Yorkie...that it was only a money grabbing idea from irresponsible breeders, but frankly the general public will continue to believe what they are told by the beautiful websites and pet stores who make their money giving the public what they want...and not breeding for quality/health of the breed. This is a problem I think throughout the purebred dog world.

[joeys mom]

I just wanted to say, You guys are the best!!!! Yes, I am one of those that had an unexpected litter, my faul, we kept the guys apart and had Joey scheduled to be nutered the following week when we came home one afternoon to find them hooked together. This was 2 weeks after we thought Cabella had finished her cycle. I read so many threads and post on here. I know I would spend a couple of hours each day reading and yes alot of people didn't listen to what you guys were saying. I took all of the information you guys gave and put it to good use. I had a birthing kit ready and I had even printed off directions one of you had posted about how to help moma deliver and what to do if the unexpected happened. Cabella had six healthy puppies that she raised on her own with me starting to supplement feeding towards the end of the second week. Even though I did not need to put your words of wisdom to work, it was comforting to know I was more educated on what to do if complications occured. And I have learned so much about this breed since I have found this site, I only wish I had known about this site before I purchased Joey. And yes in this area backyard breeders are a dime a dozen. It's one of the few ways they can supplement their income and not have to report it. But I do want to say "thank you" for sharing all of the information you have. By the way Cabella is a 10lb Yorkie and Joey was 6 lbs. I wasn't dealing with the tiny girls most posters do. Sharon, Joey and Cabella

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

Nancy I agree with you, to a point. I must reiterate. There is more to being a good breeder thsn just breeding for the standard. HEALTH must ALWAYS come first.
We would like to think that, that is a given, but it is not. there are breeders who will breed for looks without any concern for what is going on on the inside.

I'd much rather have a non-standard that is healthy than one who looks great but is not sound.

You're absolutely correct; health should always come first. I would pick a healthy dog anytime, and that was my primary concern in choosing a breeder.

[terrierlover]

Hello, a man say to me that dog is not real kind yorkie terrier. But, is healthy, run like rabit and good tooth. Not like internet storys about not smart dog breed who makes too much small dog with liver shoot and cant push out babies to dies in side, this is very bad mistake. I only tell my freind if like very much pure breed then go find wolf, this is natural dog and not a toy. But I like my little dog very much and oh my how he is digging, so much happy!

[AddieandMiaMom]

The "teacup" yorkie thing - I have heard about it so many times! I always tell people, there is no such thing as a teacup yorkie. Addie is a bit over 5 lbs, and people will ask if she's teacup.

We once met this college-age woman and her mom who stopped us at Petsmart after seeing Addie and said they were shopping for the baby boy teacup yorkie she was going to be picking up that weekend. I told her there's no such thing, in a nice way. They were very willing to listen, so I told them about the standard and what health problems to look out for. The "breeder" hadn't told them anything other than she was giving them a teacup yorkie. So not a reputable breeder!

Friends and family had wanted me to breed Addie (mostly so they could have her puppies). I told them: I don't know anything about breeding, I'm not willing to learn what it takes to be a breeder, and I just plain don't want to breed her. It took up until her spay for people to finally stop asking.

[diane boden]

Thankyou all for your replies, I really dont know why this womans reactions got to me as so many have asked if Rosie is a t-cup, she too is 5.5lb, and I normally try to explain the standard. I think its as she was bragging she's bred toy yorkies before but now had a mini so wanted advise. Oh and now it turns out the father is her mothers dog whos smaller than hers, and her girl has candytops in her line so it makes it alright.
I did feel like pointing out so does Rosie but it still doesn't mean I'd breed for her, I know her mother is quite a bit larger. I have every respect for those people who ask questions before thinking about breeding as many do on this site and others. It took me 3 years before I bred a litter when I started showing and then I let my girls breeder choose the dog she was put to first time and I knew he was at the end of the phone whenever I needed him. Is it really too much hassel to do your reserch first.