Why tiny's over teapots?
 

I am just wondering why the tiny yorkies are so much in demand over the teapots or even the standard size yorkie?

Yes they are sooooooooo small and can be carried in a carrier or purse, however, they also need extra special care and needs than their bigger brother's and sister's. There have been some heartbreaking stories over the past two weeks regarding these tiny ones and still people want them. Even
their health can be questionable. I was just curious that's all. When I bought a Yorkie I wanted one because
of their personality and "small" size. It never even entered my mind to look for one that was 1,2,or even 3lbs. Actually I did not even know they came that small. That is scary to me. I like to play and walk with my pet. Buddy is 13.5lbs and still gets under my feet and makes me trip over him. I think
13lbs is still small. I, in no way mean to be offensive to anyone, I was just
wondering what the reason was for wanting one so tiny and what your expectations were for such a small pet.

Thank you,

Carol & Buddy

Not to be rude, and this isn't directed only at you, but why does everyone get all in arms when people prefer "standard" (under seven pounds according to AKC) yorkies?

To be frank, If I wanted a "teapot" sized dog, I'd go with a larger breed who's standard is larger.

I know, I understand you...Those tiny one are undoubtedly cute...But as I can devote myself completely to Pepper's needs during his puppyhood, it'd be really hard during his whole lifetime... I want to go on vacation, I surely would be very scared to leave a 'teacup sized' baby in a kennel. I want to have kids one day, Pepper's growing to be a nice size for a full household (his adult weight is predicted as around 6 lbs or more...). I can't take him to work with me anymore :( and leaving a 3 lb baby alone for the day... Even that's scary too. Just a few thoughts...

morgan is 3 pounds and i leave her home all by her little self when i'm at work. she's a healthy as any of your bigger yorkies. i hate how a lot of posts lately about tiny ones have been stating how sickly and incredibly fragile they are. morgan may be only 3 pounds but she's a sturdy little bugger and was playing with bulldogs, shih tzu's and schnauzer's yesterday at the dog park like she was their size (and she definately was much much smaller) i don't baby her because of her size and i don't feel like i have this tiny little breakable dog that i have to be extra careful with . i'll put her in a kennel and i'm going to start taking her to doggie daycare.

I have a 6 lb and a 10 lb yorkie. Now dont get me wrong when I say this because I love my 10 lb yorkie. I prefer the look of My 6 lb yorkie better. She just has a petite cute look to her. She can do everything My 10 lb yorkie can too.

Good post.

I feel like a lot (or at least some) of people underestimate how sturdy the smaller yorkies are.

Maybe... most people want tiny yorkies b/c they are easier to carry around or take into places...

And I've heard A LOT of people saying when they look at one pup: "Aww... so cute... it's so sad they grow up...":mad:

I think I would like to have a tiny one because it would be like having a puppy forever. However I wonder if you would be limited in what you could do with them because they are so small. I would definitely be more nervous that they could be injured.

My Reesie is 10 plus and our 5 month Abbie is 3 1/2 pounds. She will fight with Reesie to the point where I have to break them up. Abbie is not fragile at all. The breeder I bought her from happens to also be my best friend and I've never seen her be overly cautious with her babies. I think any size you have is wonderful. I feel lucky because I am going to have both.

I was not referring to the standard 7lbs and under. I am sure when that rule of thumb was made they never dreamed of a 1,2 or even 3lb.Yorkie being so popular. I was just wondering what the expectations of owning one so very small were. I don't like the word "teacup" but I guess that is what I am talking about.

Carol & Buddy

Standard yorkies ARE any Yorkies under 7 pounds. So a little 2 or 3 pounder is still a standard yorkie. They are either within standard or they are over standard.

I prefer those on the smaller end of the standard -- but any up to 7 pounds would be great. If I have one grow larger than that, I'll spay/neuter and love it just the same. But if given the choice, I would prefer the smaller end of the scale as long as they are healthy. Many have no problem taking the extra precautions with little ones. I usually have one laying across my chest as I am on the computer -- I don't think I could do that with a 14 pounder. I tote my yorkies around all the time but I do not do that with our dachshund and Jack Russell because they are 11 and 13 pounds. Too heavy to carry around much. I love them just as much but do have to treat them differently.

We are retired and with ours most of the time. We plan on getting a motorhome and they will be going with us when we travel. The small size will be a real advantage then.

People have all sorts of preferences -- some like vanilla and some chocolate. Some like big dogs, some like small. There's plenty of room for all!

I actually am impressed w/ Maggie... 'cause yesterday she jumped from a window (1,20 meters high) to the floor!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: And she was ok!!!:eek: :eek: :eek:

I think she's taking this kung-fu yorkie attack thing too far...:eek: :p

Ps: She weights 1.9 kg...

My Pippa is 8lb and she is just perfect with me having 2 kids 7 and 12 as she can play with them without me worrying to much,but i think i too might like 'tinyier'sp yorkie if i had no kids as i would have more time to carry her around and pamper more like a baby. I dont understand all the hype to be honest, as we as humans like different things and different sizes of yorkies are just one of them! Live and let live!

Well, you guys are giong to think I'm nuts but here's my opinion of my situation.

When we got Jo it was kind of a surprize rescue operation on my part...he was sooo tiny (2lbs. 3oz.) and being pumbled by the larger (10 pound) Yorkie in the home that I couldn't leave him there, I was afraid he would be hurt. The owner wanted to sell him so I bought him. Well, he didn't grow much and I now have a fairly small Yorkie that 'normally' weighs just a shade over 4 pounds. We wanted to get him a playpal but after seeing how he was treated in his first home I refused to get another Yorkie that would be larger in stature or outweigh Jo. We found Riley and their sizes are pretty much the same so I don't worry when they play.

Now, for my opinion part...I really wish they were a little larger. You think I'm nuts don't you? Don't get me wrong...I love my boys but...had I been shopping for a Yorkie I would have looked for one a bit larger than 4 pounds. My boys are healthy, the only issues we've had are having to have a tooth or two pulled and they both have a light stage 1 LP but as we all know that isn't a size only issue and it may never affect them any differently than it does now.

So, for whatever it's worth...there's the opinion of someone with not one but 2 small Yorkies....

Actually the 7 pounds and under was only started in the 1960's before that there were two classes -- under 5 pounds and over 5 pounds.

I have to wonder what you would think if someone made a post asking "what is the fascination with larger yorkies -- why would anyone want one that big?" Wouldn't that be sort of on the mean side and maybe trying to cause some hard feeling?