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ArabellasMom · 02-26-2010, 05:33 PM

Welcome!
I have a little girl who is 2.08lbs at 10 months. The vet has me leave her dry food out for her to graze all day long. This helps her maintain and gain weight. If you aren't already doing this I would try it. Just make sure that you read the thread on Food quality, I think it is under health and diet. This will let you know if you need to change to a better quality of food. I think the key to the little ones maintaining their weight and health is good quality food.

joeyandtanksmom · 02-26-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by WV~Yorkies

I understand you may have taken heat last time for telling people who didn't know any better, but that doesn't mean that you can laugh at someone who is new. If you can't be nice, why do you even reply? In the future, I think it would save you some grief to either privately email the newbie the correct info, or to simply keep your mouth shut. I'm sorry for being blunt, but I did take offense to that comment.

To the newbie:
Hello and welcome to yorkietalk! I have learned a whole lot on this site, including the fact that there is no such thing as a "teacup" yorkie. There are teeny little ones, but the term "teacup" is just a marketing ploy for breeders to make more money. They come from the smallest, most fragile, and most often sickest yorkies out there. If you have any questions, you'll always find at least one good answer. Have a wonderful day

joeys mom · 02-26-2010, 06:01 PM

Hi, and welcome to YT. I can't wait to see pictures of your little one!!!! I am kinda new to, but after awhile you will learn alot of these guys have been on here for a while.. and have inside jokes, myself, like you had/have no idea of this and it can make you feel pretty bad and dumb....However, I don't think thats the intent, they just tend to forget, they to had to start somewhere to get educated on such a unique breed....there are alot of breeders and just plain Yorkie Lovers on here that will help by giving opinions and sharing their experience. As you watch the post, you will see the connection between the members. Yes, as in real life, a persons personality comes out even through post and text.....So again I would like to say welcome, come on back and play, you will enjoy it...BTW my Joey was under 5lbs until he was a year old, now my little stinker is 9lbs at 14 months. I did change his food to Royal Canin skin and stone vet formula because she felt he was a little underweight due to feeling his backbone. No longer an issue,,HaHA Good Luck with your little one.....Sharon, Joey and Cabella

BellaBlue82 · 02-26-2010, 07:06 PM

Welcome to YT! I just got my first yorkie and she's 3lbs exactly at 6 months old. My vet told me she probably wouldn't get much bigger than that, but that she could stand to gain an extra 1/2lb. Just keep an eye on your baby as each dog is different, even within the same breed. A pound to a yorkie can be the equivalent of 20-30 lbs on a human! Like others have said, just make sure you're feeding her a high quality puppy food (I use Blue Buffalo). I am feeding mine three times a day in order to try and put that 1/2lb on her! I know a lot of people also do boiled chicken with a little bit of rice as well! Good luck!

achie74 · 02-26-2010, 09:28 PM

thank you for your support. I feel better. The warm welcome from everybody is overwhelming. Im looking forward to making lots of friends.

joeyandtanksmom · 02-26-2010, 09:34 PM

wv~yorkies:
after reading some other posts, I saw that you were probably just meaning to sit back and watch the debate of the term teacup, yes? I apologize, I mistook the context of your post.

WV~Yorkies · 02-26-2010, 09:42 PM

I was no way laughing at the OP. I was laughing at myself because what happened just a few pages ago. It was a big deal a few days ago when I said that I didn't mind people using teacup. I guess I should have explained... Most knew.. I have no problem with people using the word teacup..it is just a word to me and people get so bent out of shape about it. Atleast the heat was on me again and not the OP for using it like I have seen people do in the past...I can take it and will still laugh about it. I didn't say a word just laughed and have seen alot of threads and replys alot worse then this. Your damned if you do your damned if you don't... I think people need to lighten up just a little. You go to one thread and everyone agree's and turn around and post the exact same thing and get flamed for it... I could be mad but choose to laugh about it.

To the OP: I am truly sorry you thought I was laughing at you. That really wasn't the case.

WV~Yorkies · 02-26-2010, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by joeyandtanksmom

wv~yorkies:
after reading some other posts, I saw that you were probably just meaning to sit back and watch the debate of the term teacup, yes? I apologize, I mistook the context of your post.

Exactly... I knew how nasty people can get with the word teacup. To me it is not a big deal. It is just a word. I was just trying to lighten up the situation. Maybe it worked the op got very nice replys.

LilMissy · 02-26-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by WV~Yorkies

Exactly... I knew how nasty people can get with the word teacup. To me it is not a big deal. It is just a word. I was just trying to lighten up the situation. Maybe it worked the op got very nice replys.

The word teacup is not a big deal to me either, UNLESS it is being used to swindle more money out of an uneducated buyer. My own (very respected) vet has used the term teacup around me (as well as purse pup). I only think it's a bad word to use if you are using it for the wrong reasons (to make more $). If someone wants to refer to their little 2 lb pet as a teacup, that's their business. It's no different then any of the other cutsie names we make up for our pets. I call Missy my "mouse", I'm sure alot of people would disagree with that term and find it offensive too.

Welcome to YorkieTalk achie74!

joeyandtanksmom · 02-26-2010, 10:11 PM

yeah, like...when someone asks me if mine are teacup, I let them know that there's technically no such thing, but it doesn't make me angry when they use that word...honestly, it's only a word, nothing to get too worked up over. Life is too short to get angry over stupid stuff I think. Also, I think I read this post at the wrong time...I've had a rough night at work, haha. I just needed an attitude adjustment

WV~Yorkies · 02-26-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by joeyandtanksmom

Life is too short to get angry over stupid stuff

You have that right. Teacup doesn't make me mad... the 12 foot snow drift in my driveway makes me mad... but I laugh about that also. Life is to short you have to pick your battles and let the other stuff roll off.

pawever Yorkie · 02-26-2010, 10:26 PM

I took my Pinci(2.5lb@1yr) to Petco the other day and there was a lady with her son(little chubby). She was like " Oh my, how cute!!! I love teacup yorkies!" I looked at her son and said "How cute!!! Is he teapot?"

I wasn't trying to be mean, but it kind of makes me upset when people only look at my smaller baby. They are all precious no matter how big or small they are...

LilMissy · 02-26-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pawever Yorkie

I took my Pinci(2.5lb@1yr) to Petco the other day and there was a lady with her son(little chubby). She was like " Oh my, how cute!!! I love teacup yorkies!" I looked at her son and said "How cute!!! Is he teapot?"

I wasn't trying to be mean, but it kind of makes me upset when people only look at my smaller baby. They are all precious no matter how big or small they are...

LOL - very witty!

I get the "is she a teacup" question alot. I usually say, "some people refer to them as THAT, but really there's no such thing". Then they will ask what I mean, and that gives me the opportunity to educate them on the breed standards. I don't find it offensive when people refer to Missy and Dora as teacups. Prior to YT, I didn't know any better myself!

I definitely agree that no matter how big or small, they are all precious. Any dog under 2o lbs is considered small in my books!

WV~Yorkies · 02-27-2010, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by pawever Yorkie

I took my Pinci(2.5lb@1yr) to Petco the other day and there was a lady with her son(little chubby). She was like " Oh my, how cute!!! I love teacup yorkies!" I looked at her son and said "How cute!!! Is he teapot?"

I wasn't trying to be mean, but it kind of makes me upset when people only look at my smaller baby. They are all precious no matter how big or small they are...

LOL..

I love all sizes also my first yorkie was over 10 pounds and I got all the time he looks like a yorkie but to big or he must have some yorkie in him. Now that made me a little mad.

Mine now range for 2 1/2 to 7 and every size inbetween. It is funny I get the teacup question as much on my 6 pound girl as I do on my 2 pound one..everyone assumes she is a puppy.

I thought about naming my new girl teacup so when people asked I could honestly say Yes...

yorkie mad · 02-27-2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by WV~Yorkies

LOL..

I love all sizes also my first yorkie was over 10 pounds and I got all the time he looks like a yorkie but to big or he must have some yorkie in him. Now that made me a little mad.

Mine now range for 2 1/2 to 7 and every size inbetween. It is funny I get the teacup question as much on my 6 pound girl as I do on my 2 pound one..everyone assumes she is a puppy.

I thought about naming my new girl teacup so when people asked I could honestly say Yes...

me too!

02-26-2010, 05:33 PM	#31
ArabellasMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Normal, IL, USA Posts: 78	Welcome Welcome! I have a little girl who is 2.08lbs at 10 months. The vet has me leave her dry food out for her to graze all day long. This helps her maintain and gain weight. If you aren't already doing this I would try it. Just make sure that you read the thread on Food quality, I think it is under health and diet. This will let you know if you need to change to a better quality of food. I think the key to the little ones maintaining their weight and health is good quality food. __________________ Arabella her Mommee!

02-26-2010, 07:06 PM	#34
BellaBlue82 Twilight lovin' Yakker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,642	Welcome to YT! I just got my first yorkie and she's 3lbs exactly at 6 months old. My vet told me she probably wouldn't get much bigger than that, but that she could stand to gain an extra 1/2lb. Just keep an eye on your baby as each dog is different, even within the same breed. A pound to a yorkie can be the equivalent of 20-30 lbs on a human! Like others have said, just make sure you're feeding her a high quality puppy food (I use Blue Buffalo). I am feeding mine three times a day in order to try and put that 1/2lb on her! I know a lot of people also do boiled chicken with a little bit of rice as well! Good luck! __________________ *BellaBlue ~ Mommy to Sasha!*

02-26-2010, 09:34 PM	#36
joeyandtanksmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kuna,ID,USA Posts: 557	wv~yorkies: after reading some other posts, I saw that you were probably just meaning to sit back and watch the debate of the term teacup, yes? I apologize, I mistook the context of your post. __________________ Sandy: Joey & Tank's Mom Jackson Ryan

02-26-2010, 09:42 PM	#37
WV~Yorkies Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WV Posts: 3,605 Blog Entries: 2	I was no way laughing at the OP. I was laughing at myself because what happened just a few pages ago. It was a big deal a few days ago when I said that I didn't mind people using teacup. I guess I should have explained... Most knew.. I have no problem with people using the word teacup..it is just a word to me and people get so bent out of shape about it. Atleast the heat was on me again and not the OP for using it like I have seen people do in the past...I can take it and will still laugh about it. I didn't say a word just laughed and have seen alot of threads and replys alot worse then this. Your damned if you do your damned if you don't... I think people need to lighten up just a little. You go to one thread and everyone agree's and turn around and post the exact same thing and get flamed for it... I could be mad but choose to laugh about it. To the OP: I am truly sorry you thought I was laughing at you. That really wasn't the case. __________________ Melissa Wvyorkies

02-26-2010, 10:11 PM	#40
joeyandtanksmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kuna,ID,USA Posts: 557	yeah, like...when someone asks me if mine are teacup, I let them know that there's technically no such thing, but it doesn't make me angry when they use that word...honestly, it's only a word, nothing to get too worked up over. Life is too short to get angry over stupid stuff I think. Also, I think I read this post at the wrong time...I've had a rough night at work, haha. I just needed an attitude adjustment __________________ Sandy: Joey & Tank's Mom Jackson Ryan

02-26-2010, 06:01 PM	#33
joeys mom YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richlands, VA Posts: 269	Hi, and welcome to YT. I can't wait to see pictures of your little one!!!! I am kinda new to, but after awhile you will learn alot of these guys have been on here for a while.. and have inside jokes, myself, like you had/have no idea of this and it can make you feel pretty bad and dumb....However, I don't think thats the intent, they just tend to forget, they to had to start somewhere to get educated on such a unique breed....there are alot of breeders and just plain Yorkie Lovers on here that will help by giving opinions and sharing their experience. As you watch the post, you will see the connection between the members. Yes, as in real life, a persons personality comes out even through post and text.....So again I would like to say welcome, come on back and play, you will enjoy it...BTW my Joey was under 5lbs until he was a year old, now my little stinker is 9lbs at 14 months. I did change his food to Royal Canin skin and stone vet formula because she felt he was a little underweight due to feeling his backbone. No longer an issue,,HaHA Good Luck with your little one.....Sharon, Joey and Cabella

02-26-2010, 09:28 PM	#35
achie74 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: woodridge,illinois usa Posts: 13	thank you for your support. I feel better. The warm welcome from everybody is overwhelming. Im looking forward to making lots of friends.

02-26-2010, 10:26 PM	#42
pawever Yorkie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York, NY USA Posts: 429	I took my Pinci(2.5lb@1yr) to Petco the other day and there was a lady with her son(little chubby). She was like " Oh my, how cute!!! I love teacup yorkies!" I looked at her son and said "How cute!!! Is he teapot?" I wasn't trying to be mean, but it kind of makes me upset when people only look at my smaller baby. They are all precious no matter how big or small they are... __________________ "EVERYDAY'S A YORKIE DAY" www.hopeforpaws.org www.yorkiehavenrescue.com www.SaveAyorkieRescue.org