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I see them often in my area. |
I understand where you are coming from, but I've seen a lot of breeders that have AKC registered yorkies with champions. They have to be doing something right. I agree that teacups can have a lot of issues though, so I'll stick with the standard size. Thanks for the information. |
I understand. I have a preference though. I like yorkies with a regular nose just like the one I have. I don't care for the extremely long nose yorkies. My baby doesn't have a really long nose. I like his little nose. I think saying an apple head got people confused. I'm not looking for a flat face yorkie. lol |
Oh ok. I checked out the website you gave me thanks for the information. Well, my yorkie has already exceeded the standard size. lol He's 10 pounds and he's only 5 1/2 months. |
I will definitely do that. I decided to stick with the standard size. I have a little girl that will be ready in 2 more months. Wish me luck. Thanks again for the information. |
2 Attachment(s) Apple head refers to the shape of the TOP of the head, and has nothing to do with the length of the nose. Look at a picture of a chihuahua -- the head is very rounded on the top, or an apple head. The top of a terrier's head should be more flat. You can see the difference in these pictures: |
There is nothing wrong with wanting a smaller one or wanting certain characteristics. I wouldnt look for an applehead because that is a sign of hydrocephalus. Any size yorkie can have health problems and the smaller ones dont have more health problems than the bigger ones they can be injured easier though |
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I appreciated your advice. I just wanted to let you know that I got my new yorkie today. Her max weight will be 6 pounds. Thanks |
I just got my yorkie today. I appreciated the advice. Her max weight will be 6 pounds. No teacup for me. lol |
I appreciated the advice. I got my lil girl today. Her max weight will be 6 pounds. No teacup for me. |
True. I appreciated the advice. I got my lil girl today. Her max weight will be 6 pounds. No teacup for me though. |
I bought my boy from GoldDustYorkies.com he will be 3.5lns full grown. I think the mother is a bit bigger, so the girl pups will be bigger, most likely. There were mixed reviews on the breeder, but I have had a positive experience so far, although I've only had my pup for a week so far. My boy was $1,200 and $200 extra to ship. That's in your budget. But the girls are more expensive and would probably exceed your budget. However, please be aware that dogs cost A LOT of money. On necessities alone, not including the dog, I've spent $1,000+ in the first week. Start up costs are a bitch. And like others have said, if they use the word "teacup" RUN! Oh and just a tip, but never express up front what you want to pay. Someone might be selling a pup for $800 and bump up the price for you because you stated you could afford it. Edit: just realized you bought a pup! Congrats! I'll leave my post for others to read. :) |
You have gotten some good advice here. All my Yorkies have been rescues. My first was what bad breeders would have called a teacup (as others have said - No such thing, just a term for bad breeders to try to make more money!) and was a wonderful dog! He came from death row at a shelter. As did my California Lilly, all 4 1/2 lbs of her (Benjamin was just under 3 lbs). My current little boy is 6 lbs. Benjamin died very suddenly even though I never had health issues with him prior use to what turned out to be a brain aneurism that ruptured. Sadly I have had a couple vets tell me they have seen this fairly often in very tiny dogs. My California Lilly also died very suddenly, not long after I rescued her, when something in her lung ruptured. My current boy is 5, and seems exceptionally healthy! |
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