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FlDebra · 11-08-2010, 08:06 PM

I have a puppy right now and to be honest, I had thought that if she just stayed this little forever it would be awesome! She is just so CUTE to me at this size. I can hold her easily in one hand. She is wonderful with travelling. I have one carrier that actually makes a perfect crate for her in the car and hotel room. This size is so handy as well as cute.

But this past week, the other two dogs accidently ran her over in a mad dash outside and hurt her little leg. Had to take her in for xrays. Even though nothing is broken she is still limping a bit and I have to keep her away from the other two for fear it will get injured further. This just drove the dangers of having a tiny one into my head. So easily hurt even when you are trying to be cautious. So, I am glad she still has a lot more growing to do.

I really wish they would just come out and allow "teacup" as an adjective and then put a range to it. Like under 3 pounds is a teacup. That would stop all of the unscrupulous dealers using it to describe all of their dogs even ones that wind up well OVER the standard. (Well probably not -- they will lie anytime they think it will make them more money). But so much of the general public use the term teacup, meaning nothing derogatory or sneaky about it. I think it would be great if we did have it as part of the accepted nomenclature. I don't ever act mad or uppity if anyone asks me if mine are teacup. I do shorten conversations when owners tell me theirs is a teacup, with their noses in the air (owners nose not puppy nose)

I do wish people would not breed small yorkies (any under 5 pounds). It is just so dangerous breeding any of them, and to keep trying for the tiniest puppies, while putting moms in peril is just not right. But when a tiny does come out naturally with regular sized parents, I think they are adorable. Probably best in single pet homes, or with another of its size. But Yorkies are adorable at any size!

TommiGirl · 11-08-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by salazark

And a baby gate can't contain Beemer! He can walk right through it.

That is so funny!

salazark · 11-08-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TommiGirl

That is so funny!

It is funny to watch him walk right through it. We had a big scare though. When we're gone we keep our two upstairs in two playpens pushed together so that they have a living area and a bathroom. We have a baby gate at the top of our hardwood stairs. One time my husband came home. As he was unlocking the front door he thought Beemers bark sounded too close. That little fearless bugger had squeezed out of the playpens, gotten a sticky bug trap caught on his face, gone through the baby gate, and somehow gotten down the stairs. We wish we had a camera on him to see how he accomplished all that. He hasn't gone down the stairs since but we have to be so careful with him. He is absolutely fearless!

FlDebra · 11-08-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by salazark

It is funny to watch him walk right through it. We had a big scare though. When we're gone we keep our two upstairs in two playpens pushed together so that they have a living area and a bathroom. We have a baby gate at the top of our hardwood stairs. One time my husband came home. As he was unlocking the front door he thought Beemers bark sounded too close. That little fearless bugger had squeezed out of the playpens, gotten a sticky bug trap caught on his face, gone through the baby gate, and somehow gotten down the stairs. We wish we had a camera on him to see how he accomplished all that. He hasn't gone down the stairs since but we have to be so careful with him. He is absolutely fearless!

Oh My! I bet that scared you half to death! They can certainly do things that seem impossible. Annie is still little enough to go right through the baby gate we have separating the carpeted half of the house (bedrooms and hall). The others just sit there and pout as she goes easily through and they are restrained. I still can't leave her out and about if I am out of the house though so they get the benefit then, while she has to go in her crate. It is good to share stories like yours as a reminder to us all -- they are a mix of Houdini and Hollywood Stuntmen when they want to do something!

Rachael1983 · 11-09-2010, 06:20 AM

Troy was 2.8 pounds for the longest time as a puppy. He fell one day and I about died. Took him to the ER vet, stayed home from work and stared at him the whole day. He was in shock for an hour. He's grown and is much sturdier now that he's 15 months at 4.5 pounds. I like his size but I wouldn't want a teeny tiny yorkie.

Britster · 11-09-2010, 11:32 AM

LOL, all these small Yorkies. Jackson was 5lbs when I got him at 9 weeks old and I thought he was SOOOO small. I honestly had not ever held a smaller dog at that point in time. So I certainly can't imagine owning a little one. I personally would never want a dog under 10lbs just based upon my lifestyle. Anybody who is purposely looking for a dog under 3lbs... why not just go get a hamster? Seriously. With people breeding for these small sizes, they are also taking away the dogs ability to truly be a dog (in a lot of cases). A 2lb dog simply cannot do everything any other dog can do and IMO, that can take away from their quality of life.

lexi43 · 11-10-2010, 08:31 AM

You are so right. I can't imagine a dog that small. Zach was about three and a half pounds at 16 weeks. Now he's over 5 lbs. His dad was eight pounds and his mom was six and a half pound so I'm hoping Zach has a little more growing to do. We have 2 guinea pigs that are over a pound each. I can't imagine owning a dog that small and having it run around the house with my 2 50 lbs Bassets and my 12 lb Shorkie.

John Stelting · 11-10-2010, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Louise23

my wee yorkie is jus over 4months and is still only 1lb in weight.... really hope she gains abit more though....shes a very fussy eater!!!

Send her to me...... My Bently weighs in at 16.5 lbs...... he really likes what I feed him.

dinkyweil · 11-10-2010, 02:12 PM

When we got Dinky, the breeder told me he would be under 3.5 lbs, but I thought she was probably exaggerating. His mom looked as if she were at least 5 lbs, and word is that his dad is 3.5
Anyway, he's 9 months old, he weighs about 3 and a quarter lbs. He doesn't seem to be getting any bigger. He has been at the same weight since September. I was hoping he would get to a nice sturdy 4 lbs. We were not rally looking for a dog that small, but he seemed very calm and sweet, so we chose him. As it turns out, he is still calm and sweet--and still very little. Despite his little size, Dinky walks like a champ. We walk 2 miles every night, and he walks at least half of that. We are sure this is making him sturdy and strong. I hope he is a "slow grower."
I want him healthy and strong, but well, he IS named Dinky!

bella_mia_hairy · 11-11-2010, 07:33 PM

Took my Rudy to the Vet yesterday and Were extremely excited to hear that almost 3 years old he has finally reached 3.8lbs

You will never know how everyday we struggle to get him to gain weight. I find that because he is so tiny people always come up to us and ask if he is a teacup, at first I would explain that there is no such thing and they usually dont listen and would say to a friend or whomever they are with look at this little teacup yorkie

Now i just smile and say he is smaller than normal and struggle with him to gain and maintain his weight!

The vet says he is just small boned and will probably never get to 4lbs. but I live in HOPE! he is just so skinny compared to my other babies

Tinksmygirl · 11-11-2010, 07:52 PM

My Tink finally made it to 4 lbs at 6 months old. I never intended on owning a dog quite this small, but it was love at first sight. I am still hoping she will gain a little more before she is done growing, but she is a tough cookie either way. Her small size did not hinder her hiking the trails with us.

cherity · 11-12-2010, 12:28 AM

my little girl is 2yrs old at 2.6 ponds i wish she was bigger always have to watch so you don't step on her .if i let her outside i have to be out with her we have miniature horses. and she loves them she wants to sneak off to go to them. and i am a vol.firefighter/emt. and i am gone long hours and leave her home along

11-08-2010, 08:06 PM	#16
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	I have a puppy right now and to be honest, I had thought that if she just stayed this little forever it would be awesome! She is just so CUTE to me at this size. I can hold her easily in one hand. She is wonderful with travelling. I have one carrier that actually makes a perfect crate for her in the car and hotel room. This size is so handy as well as cute. But this past week, the other two dogs accidently ran her over in a mad dash outside and hurt her little leg. Had to take her in for xrays. Even though nothing is broken she is still limping a bit and I have to keep her away from the other two for fear it will get injured further. This just drove the dangers of having a tiny one into my head. So easily hurt even when you are trying to be cautious. So, I am glad she still has a lot more growing to do. I really wish they would just come out and allow "teacup" as an adjective and then put a range to it. Like under 3 pounds is a teacup. That would stop all of the unscrupulous dealers using it to describe all of their dogs even ones that wind up well OVER the standard. (Well probably not -- they will lie anytime they think it will make them more money). But so much of the general public use the term teacup, meaning nothing derogatory or sneaky about it. I think it would be great if we did have it as part of the accepted nomenclature. I don't ever act mad or uppity if anyone asks me if mine are teacup. I do shorten conversations when owners tell me theirs is a teacup, with their noses in the air (owners nose not puppy nose) I do wish people would not breed small yorkies (any under 5 pounds). It is just so dangerous breeding any of them, and to keep trying for the tiniest puppies, while putting moms in peril is just not right. But when a tiny does come out naturally with regular sized parents, I think they are adorable. Probably best in single pet homes, or with another of its size. But Yorkies are adorable at any size! __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

11-09-2010, 11:32 AM	#21
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	LOL, all these small Yorkies. Jackson was 5lbs when I got him at 9 weeks old and I thought he was SOOOO small. I honestly had not ever held a smaller dog at that point in time. So I certainly can't imagine owning a little one. I personally would never want a dog under 10lbs just based upon my lifestyle. Anybody who is purposely looking for a dog under 3lbs... why not just go get a hamster? Seriously. With people breeding for these small sizes, they are also taking away the dogs ability to truly be a dog (in a lot of cases). A 2lb dog simply cannot do everything any other dog can do and IMO, that can take away from their quality of life. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 11-09-2010 at 11:34 AM.

11-11-2010, 07:33 PM	#25
bella_mia_hairy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: IN Posts: 507	Took my Rudy to the Vet yesterday and Were extremely excited to hear that almost 3 years old he has finally reached 3.8lbs You will never know how everyday we struggle to get him to gain weight. I find that because he is so tiny people always come up to us and ask if he is a teacup, at first I would explain that there is no such thing and they usually dont listen and would say to a friend or whomever they are with look at this little teacup yorkie Now i just smile and say he is smaller than normal and struggle with him to gain and maintain his weight! The vet says he is just small boned and will probably never get to 4lbs. but I live in HOPE! he is just so skinny compared to my other babies __________________ *Proud Momma* to Isabella: Mia Francesca Hairy Winston Prince Lorenzo Chloe Poopette Sheik Rudolfo Valentino

11-12-2010, 12:28 AM	#27
cherity YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: panther,WV Posts: 9	miss pris my little girl is 2yrs old at 2.6 ponds i wish she was bigger always have to watch so you don't step on her .if i let her outside i have to be out with her we have miniature horses. and she loves them she wants to sneak off to go to them. and i am a vol.firefighter/emt. and i am gone long hours and leave her home along

11-09-2010, 06:20 AM	#20
Rachael1983 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burbs of DC Posts: 2,198	Troy was 2.8 pounds for the longest time as a puppy. He fell one day and I about died. Took him to the ER vet, stayed home from work and stared at him the whole day. He was in shock for an hour. He's grown and is much sturdier now that he's 15 months at 4.5 pounds. I like his size but I wouldn't want a teeny tiny yorkie.

11-10-2010, 08:31 AM	#22
lexi43 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Deer Park New York Posts: 1,586	You are so right. I can't imagine a dog that small. Zach was about three and a half pounds at 16 weeks. Now he's over 5 lbs. His dad was eight pounds and his mom was six and a half pound so I'm hoping Zach has a little more growing to do. We have 2 guinea pigs that are over a pound each. I can't imagine owning a dog that small and having it run around the house with my 2 50 lbs Bassets and my 12 lb Shorkie.

11-10-2010, 02:12 PM	#24
dinkyweil YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebo, NC Posts: 479	When we got Dinky, the breeder told me he would be under 3.5 lbs, but I thought she was probably exaggerating. His mom looked as if she were at least 5 lbs, and word is that his dad is 3.5 Anyway, he's 9 months old, he weighs about 3 and a quarter lbs. He doesn't seem to be getting any bigger. He has been at the same weight since September. I was hoping he would get to a nice sturdy 4 lbs. We were not rally looking for a dog that small, but he seemed very calm and sweet, so we chose him. As it turns out, he is still calm and sweet--and still very little. Despite his little size, Dinky walks like a champ. We walk 2 miles every night, and he walks at least half of that. We are sure this is making him sturdy and strong. I hope he is a "slow grower." I want him healthy and strong, but well, he IS named Dinky!

11-11-2010, 07:52 PM	#26
Tinksmygirl YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia, DE Posts: 435	My Tink finally made it to 4 lbs at 6 months old. I never intended on owning a dog quite this small, but it was love at first sight. I am still hoping she will gain a little more before she is done growing, but she is a tough cookie either way. Her small size did not hinder her hiking the trails with us.