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and okay because I always thought 5-7 lbs was "standard" |
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I believe everyone has a size preference to suit their lifestyle or for other reasons. My preference is for a larger Yorkie. Max turned out to be exactly what I filled out in the application for the breeder. When we returned for a second, we had a choice between a 4 pound adult or Teddy, who was going to be closer in size to Max. It was a tough decision, but we opted for Teddy. I don't see anything wrong with wanting a smaller Yorkie. My only hope is that they don't compromise on scrutinizing the breeder and breeding lines for the sake of size. There are healthy tinies, as you know personally, but there are far more poorly bred Yorkies -- of all sizes. |
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This is so bloody confusing at times. The Standard says not to "exceed" seven pounds. There is no minimum weight standard. The YTCA also has issued their educated opinion on that females should not be bred if they weigh under 5lbs. For my breed the AKC, the CKC, the FCI, has no minimum nor maximum weight standards, but they do have height, length conformation standards. Actually some have DQ;s on height and all have major faults over height or under height standards. Weight follows height in many cases, and we also have boney or structure standards that the Yorkie does not have. We should have dense bones.... Oh gawd I am going all over here. The thing is the YOrkie should not be bred to breed tinies; which I think you understand. |
I could totally be wrong here, but I think before they changed it to say what it says now, which is "not to exceed 7 lbs" that it used to say "4 lbs to 7 lbs". Either way, my Mandie is right at 6 lbs. She doesn't have any "club" either. She's just a Yorkie. Just like Miley. They are in the Yorkie Club :D |
After many hurtful comments and tears I have decided to take a break from YT. I had a simple question as to why it is such a crime to have a club for the teacup yorkies and people started attacking my breeder as if she was this horrible person. I refused to share her information only because I have seen PLENTY of threads on here where members tare apart a breeder after someone has already fell so completely in love with their puppy or after someone has already gotten their puppy! Having an opinion and educating members and being just plain disrespectful are two completely different things. Not once through this whole "debate" (I say debate because I know it's such a touchy topic) was I ever angry with someone or felt attacked until my breeder started getting pulled into the mix. Teacup or teapot...they all have a family that loves and adores them and they ALL get sick. It's just a shame and I need a break...thank you for those who DID understand where I was coming from and for those who simply explained why it will forever be such a bad term. I think it's safe to say we have agreed to disagree...ta ta for now... |
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Some breeders intentionally use the word "teacup" to describe their "type" of yorkie - as if it's an accepted part of the breed standard; as if it's OK to purposefully breed them really really small. Some breeders occasionally have smaller pups, but they don't intend to breed them that way. "Teacup Yorkie breeders" actions are intentional & potentially harmful. So, the term will forever be linked to the breeder who's in it for the money and not to better the breed or adhere to the accepted standards. You never see any breeder using the term "teapot." That's because that label was created here on YT - for larger yorkies. There's no negative connotation associated with the term. There's really no breeder who WANTS to breed oversized yorkies - they couldn't be shown & they wouldn't sell to those who want a dog as a pocket book accessory. So, IMHO, there should not be a "teacup" club on YT. Sorry. Tracey |
Miley hasn't even reached her adult weight yet and this is an issue? 4.5 pounds is a GUESS!! May be an educated guess but still a guess! You won't know until Miley reaches approximately 1 year of age what her weight will be. Sometimes much longer than that...... |
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Some people's passion goes overboard a little bit. I think we'd have a more civilized conversation if we were all together, sipping lattes at Starbucks. Since we're all hidden behind our Avatars, it's easy to be more agressive. Ahhh, the world wide web! What it has done to our humanity! Best wishes, Tracey |
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Your dog would be standard size not "teacup" size which would be under 4 lbs |
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Big difference. The teapot Yorkies are not riven with genetic health issues as the tiny, tiny Yorkies are. If you doubt a tiny Yorkie is a healthy dog, just Google the term "breeding teacup Yorkie puppies" and similar terms and see the overwhelming responses of people who have lived through the heartbreak of having one of the unhealthy tiny dogs. When one wants to celebrate a group of tiny dogs that are predisposed to many health and just living difficulties, it sends a bad message to one and all coming to visit this website for good information and advice on what kind of Yorkie to buy. It grinds my gears to see people that might in any way glamorize these tiny dogs as something to be highly desired, not that a teacup club here would have done that in actuality but the perception could easily be that the tiny, ultra-small Yorkie is an ideal, special dog to have. Having lived with a tiny 3 lb. Yorkie for 13 years, I wouldn't wish the heartbreak of watching another little dog suffer like that due to its size-related medical problems on anyone. |
Both my boys will be estimated to standard size 4.5 lbs and 5.5 lbs. they are not teacups just standard no special club for them. |
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