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11-05-2020, 05:00 AM | #1 |
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| Tea Cups part 1 Because this thread is so long I had to post in 3 parts https://yorkieadvice.com/yorkie-appearance/teacup-yorkies/ Teacup Yorkies Planning to bring home a Teacup Yorkie? Or have you just heard a lot about them and you’re curious about what makes an already small dog “teacup-sized?” Here’s everything you need to know about the Teacup or Micro Yorkie and how to meet their unique health needs. What Is a Teacup Yorkie? Despite how it might sound, a Teacup Yorkshire Terrier is not its own separate breed of dog. The term “teacup” instead refers to any type of dog that’s small in size and below the breed standard. The term “teacup” is not officially recognized by any professional dog organization. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), an adult Yorkshire Terrier should weigh no less than 4 pounds or 1.81 kg. So, how much does a Teacup Yorkie weigh? Teacup Yorkies are generally considered any adult Yorkie under 4 pounds, the breed standard. This means a teacup Yorkshire Terrier will not be recognized in any official capacity. Generally speaking, any dog that weighs 4 pounds or less when fully grown is considered to be teacup sized. What many people may not be aware of, however, is the considerable number of potential health risks associated with creating such tiny dogs. In general, the term “teacup is used as a marketing ploy to attract potential buyers and persuade them into thinking they’re purchasing something more valuable and, of course, worthy of their higher price tag. An easy way to boost the price of Yorkshire Terrier puppies is advertising them as teacup Yorkie puppies — even if they don’t turn out smaller than the average Yorkie. Before buying or adopting a teacup or mini Yorkie, you should know how they’re actually breed. How Are Teacup Yorkies Created? The techniques breeders use to create dogs as tiny as teacup Yorkies come with a whole host of controversies. Many of the techniques used to create such small dogs with reliable success can be extremely harmful to a dog’s health and happiness. Techniques such as inbreeding runts with other runts with the desire of creating an entire litter of miniscule dogs, or stunting the growth of the pups by not feeding them, are just two unscrupulous and unethical techniques breeders may use. In these examples, inbreeding can easily increase the risk of inheriting genetic disorders, and stunting the growth of puppies can lead to issues regarding their skeletal, digestive, and nervous systems. Because Yorkshire Terriers are already prone to many health concerns, and smaller-than-average Yorkies have compounded health risks, these unethical practices can dramatically shorten the lifespan of the dogs. Because of this it’s important to do your due diligence on breeders if you do choose to go that route instead of rescuing. It’s also not uncommon to find normal-sized smaller breeds of dog marketed as “teacup” in the hopes that an unknowing buyer may not be fully aware of a) what constitutes a teacup dog, and b), just how small those smaller breeds can really be in general. Teacup dogs can go for an extremely high price – often ranging anywhere between $750 and well over $3,000. Bearing all of this in mind, it is still possible to find an ethical breeder that has teacup Yorkies for sale. In many cases, an ethical breeder may have a litter with some smaller-than-average or miniature Yorkie pups that they can still give a health guarantee. Many litters produce at least one runt, no matter the nutrition of the mother and pups. It’s definitely not easy to find Teacup Yorkies in this way but it is possible and guarantees the best possible health and well-being for your Yorkie. Besides, you really don’t want to be helping a breeder that purposely hurts Yorkies and other animals. Many pet stores are supplied by puppy mills, mass-producing puppy machines that have little to no regard for the happiness or health of their dogs. When looking for a Teacup Yorkie from an ethical seller, it would be best to avoid the pet stores. Potential Health Problems Found with Teacup Yorkies Standard Yorkshire Terriers, at around 4 to 8 pounds in weight, are already tiny, fragile, and in need of special care and attention. Teacup Yorkies, however, tend to range from half a pound as a pup to 2.5 to 4 pounds as an adult. This increases the risk of a whole host of health problems and risks ranging from fractures and spinal disorders to hypoglycemia. The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America reports that Teacup Yorkies are very susceptible to a long list of hereditary and non-hereditary health issues. Many of these problems can go undetected for years. Collapsed Trachea A chronic and progressive disease affecting the cartilage in the trachea, tracheal collapse is believed to be a condition present from birth, and is a result of changes to the cartilage, causing it to weaken. Noticeable signs of a collapsed trachea include labored breathing and a signature “honking” cough. Other factors such as obesity, pulmonary edema (a buildup of fluid in the lungs), respiratory infection, cardiomegaly (where an abnormal enlargement of the heart occurs), and allergic respiratory disease may exacerbate the symptoms of a collapsed trachea. Yorkshire Terriers suffering from the condition will show signs of breathing difficulties while resting, which can often worsen when they’re feeling excited or distressed, when exercising, or even when out on a hot and humid day. The best way to prevent a collapsed trachea or keep the condition from worsening is using a soft, no-pull dog harness on your Teacup Yorkie — not a collar. All Yorkies should be walked with a harness that won’t put pressure on the trachea and cause damage to the delicate structure.
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