I am with you on that! :thumbup:

I think what you are failing to see is that 3 lbs should be a fluke, runt, exception to their breeding program when it comes to Yorkies. Reputable breeders do not breed to create 3 lb Yorkies. The 3 lb Yorkie should be the exception to the rule and not a selling point from a breeders website. So if you keep looking for a breeder that is going to offer you this size Yorkie even at a very high price tag you are looking for heartache. Why do you have 3 lbs stuck in your head other than the idea that you saw a 3 lb dog on the street. What if you had seen a 5 lb Yorkie would you really have known the difference? That is still a tiny pup and they it would be much easier to find a reputable breeder that breeds to this standard. I think you also need to understand that there could be a lot of health issues involved with such a tiny undersized puppy. Most reputable breeders and show people would only consider someone with a LOT of experience to be the owner of a 3 lb pup from one of their litters. It is a HUGE responsibility to undertake having such a fragile little one to care for and much more involved then you could even imagine: I'm not trying to burst your bubble but I have 3 pups and I would be scared silly to have a 3 lbs Yorkie and I consider myself fairly knowledgeable. You have to really consider things like open fontanel, delicate bone structure, hypoglycemia, encephalitis, ~these are just a few of the things that might go along with owning such a tiny Yorkie.

I don't mean to rain on your parade but I do think that you need to consider all of these things and so much more when it comes to owners a super tiny. :(

If I were you I would see if I could find a few more adult Yorkies that are in the 4 to 5 lb range. I'm positive that you will see how much more hearty they are in comparison.

also wanted to add..alot of people will tell you anything to make a buck

which means..you ask a breeder if it will be 3lbs full grown...there eyes turn in to dollar signs and say yup yup yup..and a year later you tea'd off because you paid out the hiney for a 10lb yorkie...not saying it will happen or a 10lb yorkie is bad..but it could and for someone stuck on size thats a yorkie at the shelter waiting to happen

i have a 5lbs petite female...that i WISH was larger
a 10lbs female thats a little chubby but would kill anyone who laid their hands on me
and a 6.5lb fat bull of fur yorkie...all different shapes n sizes but i love them all

Well, we keep finding websites that are advertising 3lb and under Yorkies, so we didn't think it was a "fluke" but just not the standard. Just found another site now Courtash Yorkies and they have some good feedback from your membership. They've got many smaller Yorkies. So, you can see how someone new to this could think it's OK. By the way, I am laughing about the comment that unless the dog poops gold it's not work 4K. That's funny, and I see your point. But, our mom made incredible sacrifices for us over the years and if you saw the look on her face whenever she describes this tiny Korean dog, you'd understand why were going to such great lengths/expense. When she finished her last chemo we decided to surprise her in a big way.

I just checked out the pocket puppies site. It says they are going to have mini english bulldogs soon... as if that breed doesn't have enough problems as is!

i was on hobbly

and saw someone breeding, get this, miniature razor edge pits ..??? WTH???..lol

15" high with this HUGE chest..lol a pocket pit bull...how tarded is that???

A pocket pit bull??? Thank God mom didn't fall in love with THAT.

I'm going to throw my 2cents in here to, as the owner of a 2 1/2 Lbs dog. They are a lot of work, you spend all day trying to keep them safe. They are always under foot, so you have to be hyper vigilant of where they are at all times. You must monitor there food intake, it doesn't take long for things to turn very bad. They are fragile and could easily die from a fall or be crushed if stepped on or something dropped on them. They should not be left alone all day, even in a pen, as someone needs to be sure they have eaten enough. Vet bill for these little one are higher, because they need specilized care. Yes, you can take them with you and I do, but I could just as easily take a 5Lb dog with me. Until you actually see a 2-3Lb dog I don't think you can truly understand how small and fragile they are. Take it from one who knows your mother will find a 4-5 Lb dog just as easy to carry around, and she won't have to worry quit as much about every little thing. Please be careful about where you by your puppy, you would hate to have your gift turn out to be a broken heart for mom.

Told you! It's spooky... :confused:
I spent a whole day reading reviews about how the pups bought there were sick and sadly passing away from genetic illnesses..

I have no experience with any of these breeders, but if you're looking for a puppy, (which I'm safe to assume you are ;)) then you need to find a reputable breeder who is committed to the breed and striving for the betterment, to find a healthy, well-bred and properly socialized puppy. ytca.org breeder contacts is a place to start- attend a dog show in your area and get to know some of the local breeder/exhibitors- you're safer to stay away from the internet IMO. Some breeders with very nice dogs don't even have a website. But in all circomstances, please be sure to do your homework on any breeder. It's worth the effort and the wait to find a quality baby from a reputable breeder. Hope that helps; And best of luck in your search!! :D

lololololol

I wouldn't touch any of these sites with a ten foot pole! They all scream pupppymill, broker, etc..
Too many breeds, "tcups", "microminis", etc..

The suggestion on this site is that you buy the breeder first & I think that is excellent advice!
It's important to know that a breeder is breeding for the betterment, does the proper testing, etc..
Yorkies are a small breed, but someone who is intentionally trying to breed it down so it will fit into a t-cup is in it for money only!
You could be in for a lot of heartache if you are mainly looking to just get a dog that is 3lbs or under. Reputable breeders aren't breeding for this outcome, so one has to be worried about the health issues that may arise from those who do!
I wouldn't give any of the sites listed a cent to further this kind of breeding!

I would suggest contacting YTCA for reputable breeders in your area! Good luck with your search!

I can't understand for the life of me why people intentionally want small pups. I do have one that is almost 4lbs and I'm hoping she gets bigger. And really, the size difference is not that big between her and my 6lb girl. Both are small dogs but the tiny ones are so much more fragile. Not to say I don't love her but I just wouldn't be looking for one that small on purpose. Maybe it's just me.... And just to add, when I go out in public with Zoe who's my 6lb girl, people are always asking if she's a teacup....

I get asked that all the time about Wrigley too & she's a little over 6lbs! It's just she has a small frame!
I understand people liking small dogs because they are cute & adorable & remind us of the puppy stage, but it shouldn't be the most important thing or the way you go about picking a breeder!
I didn't ask nor did I even think about how big Wrigley was going to be when we got her as a puppy. We wanted a small breed dog & that's what Yorkies are, how small they could be wasn't even a consideration!

Well, because so many of you said that 5 lb Yorkes are not that big, I went to look at some at near my job site in Houston this morning (which are much less expensive than the ones back home in L.A.) Because I'm new to Yorkie Talk, I'm not sure if my q's should be a new post, as they are not really related to finding a tiny Yorkie. So, if you have time, please respond to my separate post, "Is this breeder full of it?" It's a very strange experience indeed.
Thanks much