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GeenaBamDad 01-22-2012 05:17 AM
Teddy Bear Yorkies
 
We call Bam a teddy bear Yorkie. I have heard that there is no such thing. We know he is a pure bred but we opted never to have his ears pointed so he really kept that adorable teddy bear look. His ancestry is one that consists of the black and gold look. People love to put down dogs for some reason. I've been told there are no such dogs as teacup Yorkies and I laugh when I hear that. I consider Bam a toy Yorkie because he is too big to be a teacup and too small to be a standard size. At 5.5 pounds, he is in the middle.

DvlshAngel985 01-22-2012 08:11 AM
Welcome to YT. I have a floppy eared yorkie too. :) 5.5 pounds is within standard. Actually so are "teacups". The standard is 7 lbs and under. Any pup under 7 lbs is a standard sized Yorkshire terrier. :)

I do understand your comment on putting other dogs down. My floppy eared fellow is on the higher end of the standard, weighing in at 7 lbs. at a yorkie meetup there were only tiny yorkies and the owners did not allow their dogs to play with mine. It was so sad and it made me feel horrible.

southernbelle04 01-22-2012 08:13 AM
Welcome to YT! We would love to see pix of your cutie too! :)

Joyce Adams 01-22-2012 08:13 AM
Welcome to YT, would love to see some pics of your teddy bear..

Nancy1999 01-22-2012 08:21 AM
All Yorkies are in the Toy classification no matter what their size. Poodles have three classifications, standard, miniature and toy, but the Yorkie has only one classification and that's toy. I think pet owners sometimes get confused by the word “standard” and what it means. This is just a blueprint of what the perfect specimen of the breed should look like. Even show dogs are allowed to have 3 faults though, there are no perfect dogs. So all our pets have some faults as well, but as pet owners we need not concern ourselves with the dog's faults, only breeders need to evaluate a dog for faults. Our pets are truly perfect no matter where they came from or how many faults they have. Welcome to you and Bam!

gracielove 01-22-2012 08:37 AM
I guess what people are saying to you is that officially there is no such thing as a "teacup" Yorkie. As has already been stated the AKC puts the Yorkie in the Toy grouping. Some people breed Yorkies and other small breeds to be as small as possible and then give it a label of "teacup" to attract buyers who want a very small dog.

Yorkie's ears are not cropped. They are supposed to go up naturally. Some Yorkie's ears never go up but that does not make them less of a Yorkie. Some people prefer the floppy ear look. For me it is the Yorkie personality that is the most endearing asset.

Lovetodream88 01-22-2012 08:42 AM
Welcome to YorkieTalk. Callie has floppy ears and my moms says she looks like a boyds bear lol. All yorkies are actually in the toy group.

Jeepmom 01-22-2012 08:44 AM
Nigel has one ear up and one down. My vet says it may stand up later and is probably due to teething. I think he is adorable and could care less if it stands. I think the floppy look is cute!

DBlain 01-22-2012 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985 (Post 3800031)
I do understand your comment on putting other dogs down. My floppy eared fellow is on the higher end of the standard, weighing in at 7 lbs. at a yorkie meetup there were only tiny yorkies and the owners did not allow their dogs to play with mine. It was so sad and it made me feel horrible.
that is so so, you need to find another group, at our group we have dogs from 3 lbs to 15 lbs and they all run around and play together.

Nancy1999 01-22-2012 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985 (Post 3800031)
Welcome to YT. I have a floppy eared yorkie too. :) 5.5 pounds is within standard. Actually so are "teacups". The standard is 7 lbs and under. Any pup under 7 lbs is a standard sized Yorkshire terrier. :)

I do understand your comment on putting other dogs down. My floppy eared fellow is on the higher end of the standard, weighing in at 7 lbs. at a yorkie meetup there were only tiny yorkies and the owners did not allow their dogs to play with mine. It was so sad and it made me feel horrible.
Oh I didn't notice this until DBlain quoted it. I can't believe that happened. Were they really concerned about their dog's well being, or were they being snobby? Joey plays with dogs that are 20 pounds, I can't imagine being worried about a dog 2 pounds over him. Sounds like these aren't people you'd want as friends anyone. I'm so sorry that happend to you.

chachi 01-22-2012 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985 (Post 3800031)
Welcome to YT. I have a floppy eared yorkie too. :) 5.5 pounds is within standard. Actually so are "teacups". The standard is 7 lbs and under. Any pup under 7 lbs is a standard sized Yorkshire terrier. :)

I do understand your comment on putting other dogs down. My floppy eared fellow is on the higher end of the standard, weighing in at 7 lbs. at a yorkie meetup there were only tiny yorkies and the owners did not allow their dogs to play with mine. It was so sad and it made me feel horrible.
Im sorry that happened. Its the yorkie owners like that that give yorkie lovers a bad name.

marcie 01-22-2012 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeepmom (Post 3800067)
Nigel has one ear up and one down. My vet says it may stand up later and is probably due to teething. I think he is adorable and could care less if it stands. I think the floppy look is cute!
Sounds adorable. I would love to see pics of Nigel and Bam.

SophieandZiggy 01-22-2012 09:40 AM
I just looked at your pics. Bam is so adorable! He has the sweetest little face!

GeenaBamDad 01-22-2012 09:40 AM
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Bammy

GeenaBamDad 01-22-2012 09:44 AM
Bam's photo is now my avatar.

Nancy1999 01-22-2012 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by GeenaBamDad (Post 3800131)
Bam's photo is now my avatar.
Love the little tongue picture!

Joyce Adams 01-22-2012 10:01 AM
aaaw Bam is adorable...

DvlshAngel985 01-22-2012 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by DBlain (Post 3800087)
that is so so, you need to find another group, at our group we have dogs from 3 lbs to 15 lbs and they all run around and play together.
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 3800107)
Oh I didn't notice this until DBlain quoted it. I can't believe that happened. Were they really concerned about their dog's well being, or were they being snobby? Joey plays with dogs that are 20 pounds, I can't imagine being worried about a dog 2 pounds over him. Sounds like these aren't people you'd want as friends anyone. I'm so sorry that happend to you.
Don't worry. I only went the one time, and decided to stick to my regular group. :) (Missy, Missy's neighbors, and Uni) I only went to the group so Kaji can meet new dogs and people. It went well, and my then boyfriend went out of his way to play and make sure Kaji had a good time.

Nancy1999 01-22-2012 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985 (Post 3800244)
Don't worry. I only went the one time, and decided to stick to my regular group. :) (Missy, Missy's neighbors, and Uni) I only went to the group so Kaji can meet new dogs and people. It went well, and my then boyfriend went out of his way to play and make sure Kaji had a good time.
Oh good, you sound like you have a great group now!

navillusc 01-22-2012 11:54 AM
Bam is such a little cutie!

I have seen some Yorkies advertised as "Teddy Bear" or "Teddy Bear-faced" with higher prices because they have shorter muzzles. But, of course, there's shorter muzzles, medium-er muzzles, and longer muzzles just like there's smaller and larger ears and shorter and longer legs...and no such thing as a "Teddy Bear" or "Teacup" or "Standard" Yorkie. :p

Take care!

GeenaBamDad 01-22-2012 02:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985 (Post 3800031)
Welcome to YT. I have a floppy eared yorkie too. :) 5.5 pounds is within standard. Actually so are "teacups". The standard is 7 lbs and under. Any pup under 7 lbs is a standard sized Yorkshire terrier. :)

I do understand your comment on putting other dogs down. My floppy eared fellow is on the higher end of the standard, weighing in at 7 lbs. at a yorkie meetup there were only tiny yorkies and the owners did not allow their dogs to play with mine. It was so sad and it made me feel horrible.
When I come across certain people, they seem to become canine experts and decide for me if Bam is a Yorkie. On occasion, they will even debate me even though I know he is pure Yorkie. I guess there are some who just love to be experts. LOL No matter what, Bammy is my buddy. And by the way, all your dogs range from being cute to adorable to very pretty. Yorkies rule!

dogbert 01-22-2012 02:31 PM
My floppy eared yorkie is AKC registered and is 19#! My little girl's ears stand up and she is small but not AKC registered.

PrincessSassy 01-22-2012 02:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985 (Post 3800031)
Welcome to YT. I have a floppy eared yorkie too. :) 5.5 pounds is within standard. Actually so are "teacups". The standard is 7 lbs and under. Any pup under 7 lbs is a standard sized Yorkshire terrier. :)

I do understand your comment on putting other dogs down. My floppy eared fellow is on the higher end of the standard, weighing in at 7 lbs. at a yorkie meetup there were only tiny yorkies and the owners did not allow their dogs to play with mine. It was so sad and it made me feel horrible.
How awful! Nibblet and I would have played with you, and she's about 3 pounds. Nibblet plays with everybody, or, rather, everybody WILL play with Nibblet!:D

BaileysOwner 01-22-2012 02:42 PM
I think he's still standard, and all Yorkeshire Terriers are toys. And I think Bam is still standard at his weight. (I don't think there is such thing as Teacup).

Quote:
Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985 (Post 3800031)
Welcome to YT. I have a floppy eared yorkie too. :) 5.5 pounds is within standard. Actually so are "teacups". The standard is 7 lbs and under. Any pup under 7 lbs is a standard sized Yorkshire terrier. :)

I do understand your comment on putting other dogs down. My floppy eared fellow is on the higher end of the standard, weighing in at 7 lbs. at a yorkie meetup there were only tiny yorkies and the owners did not allow their dogs to play with mine. It was so sad and it made me feel horrible.
That's horrible! I have never taken my Yorkie away from a Great Dane (She usually ran on her own hehe). I would probably yell at somebody if they did that to me, but that would start an unneeded fight.

GeenaBamDad 01-22-2012 02:56 PM
When people ask me what type he is, I say Teddy bear because, if you look at his photo, he truly looks like a teddy bear. people seem to think that there is only one type of Yorkie. I don't think any breed has just one type. For example, poodles have toys, minis and standards in different colors. LOL

Lovetodream88 01-22-2012 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by GeenaBamDad (Post 3800451)
When people ask me what type he is, I say Teddy bear because, if you look at his photo, he truly looks like a teddy bear. people seem to think that there is only one type of Yorkie. I don't think any breed has just one type. For example, poodles have toys, minis and standards in different colors. LOL
There is only one type of yorkie.

gracielove 01-22-2012 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by GeenaBamDad (Post 3800451)
When people ask me what type he is, I say Teddy bear because, if you look at his photo, he truly looks like a teddy bear. people seem to think that there is only one type of Yorkie. I don't think any breed has just one type. For example, poodles have toys, minis and standards in different colors. LOL
A purebred Yorkie is a registered breed. The AKC is the main registry of purebred dogs the U.S. While some breeds do come in different sizes the AKC only lists the Yorkishire Terrier in the toy category. Of course there is variation in the size of Yorkies but there has been no change in the official registry of the Yorkshire Terrier. People think of pet names such as teacup, teapot and standard but officially there is no such category for the Yorkshire Terrier. Since people advertize their Yorkies for sale under these pet names it has caused a lot of confusion for the general public. These names are made up, for what ever reason, by people who have nothing to do with changing the categories for the breed.

GeenaBamDad 01-22-2012 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 3800501)
There is only one type of yorkie.
There are more than just one type of Yorkie. They come in different shapes and sizes. Bam is a purevred Yorkie but is not that slver type. Many Yorkies have the black and gold look. Why am I even wasting my time? uggh

Lovetodream88 01-22-2012 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by gracielove (Post 3800520)
A purebred Yorkie is a registered breed. The AKC is the main registry of purebred dogs the U.S. While some breeds do come in different sizes the AKC only lists the Yorkishire Terrier in the toy category. Of course there is variation in the size of Yorkies but there has been no change in the official registry of the Yorkshire Terrier. People think of pet names such as teacup, teapot and standard but officially there is no such category for the Yorkshire Terrier. Since people advertize their Yorkies for sale under these pet names it has caused a lot of confusion for the general public. These names are made up, for what ever reason, by people who have nothing to do with changing the categories for the breed.
:thumbup: great post

Lovetodream88 01-22-2012 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by GeenaBamDad (Post 3800527)
There are more than just one type of Yorkie. They come in different shapes and sizes. Bam is a purevred Yorkie but is not that slver type. Many Yorkies have the black and gold look. Why am I even wasting my time? uggh
Well might I suggest you do a little research with the YTCA. There may be differences in yorkies but there is only one type.


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