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?

LOL! Sounds like a wonderfully feisty little one! I have a little male who likes to stretch the limits as well.

Well, I think that ALL Yorkies are wonderful, whether they weigh 2 lbs or 20 lbs:thumbup:

Luna is 5 months and weighs just under 3 lbs, and Izzy is almost 8 months and weighs around 6 lbs. So it looks like I'm going to have one of each stature. They play well together and Luna beats Izzy up (Izzy lets her:laugh: ) I love them BOTH and I don't care what size they end up. As long as they are HEALTHY, I'm happy:D

I was wondering what the fascination with them is too. A day doesn't go by when someone isn't talking about the ultra small Yorkie. Joey's still a puppy, and weights 3lbs 9 ounces, but I love ever ounce he gains. We have lots of steps in the house and I still don't trust him with any more than 5 steps. We can sleep with him and not worry as much etc. etc. When I bought Joey I thought a 13-pound dog was small since we use to have two 13-pound cats!

Reputable breeders don't sell tiny Yorkies for anymore than a standard size Yorkie. In fact, since they aren't used much in showing or breeding they should be considered worth less. However, I've noticed that Tinies seems to be a status symbol for some owners because many web sites sell them for big bucks. If a breeder is only breeding for size and buyers are only interested in size the quality of the Yorkshire terrier will certainly go down. To some of you who say that this forum is always bashing tiny Yorkies, how small is too small? Is there any size that you think, "now that's stupid"!
I am not against anyone owning a tiny Yorkie; I'm against breeders who breed them and overlook more important traits and who advertise them and encourage uninformed buyers think that there worth so much more.

Nancy

P.S. Archie, I was so surprised when I read on another thread that Buddy was a "teapot" he looks so tiny in that picture. Adorable whatever size he is.

P.S. Archie, I was so surprised when I read on another thread that Buddy was a "teapot" he looks so tiny in that picture. Adorable whatever size he is

Yep he's a teapot 13.5lbs. I still think he is small so I was just curious why the tiny ones have become so very popular. It is a beautiful breed for sure big or small.

Carol & Buddy

I couldn't agree more! I honestly didn't even think about "size" when I chose Ginger. (my little teapot)

I So Agree
 

And the little ones fit so nicely beside you in your chair while you are watching tv or using the laptop. We travel a lot and if we are not taking the fifth wheel, are limited to motels which accommodote dogs and some of them specify under 10 lbs. If you are flying, they fit under the seat in front of you, wouldn't want to ship them as baggage. Takes just a moment to groom them in the kitchen sink. They can get lots of exercise inside the house good weather or bad. They can use a potty pad inside & not make a big mess. I could go on & on.

How do I love thee, Let me count the ways

I just can't help wondering if chihuahua owners get all this flak about theirs being too small.

Yeah... but if she continues doing this, I WILL be the one stretching on a hospital bed in consequence of a heart attack!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: LOL...

I definetely think the "puppy forever" thing is a big part of buying a tiny. I was bound and determinded to get a tiny and that's just what I got. At almost one year my shih tzu Georgia is just under 5 lbs. She looks like a puppy and always will. She gets attention wherever we go and of course I love it. She's had several health scares though that I know she wouldn't have had if she were bigger, and this has been confirmed by our vet. People who are saying they are just as rugged and strong as bigger dogs aren't facing reality. I worry about stepping on Georgia...worry about her in the cold/hot weather when I take her for walks, she's on a special diet because of her immature digestive system and I worry about anything that she might pick up off the floor and eat..I worry when my kids friends come over that they'll step on her. The list goes on. She's as cute as a button and I love dressing her up and cuddling with her...love her fiesty spirit...love her little bark..love when she's so happy to see me she wags her tail and her whole body sways back and forth. What I'm saying is the list of things I love about her far outweigh the worry list..but reality's a drag sometimes and I often wonder if I would get another tiny again. The jury is still out.

I completely agree with you on this statement. All hell would break loose if ANYONE talked about the larger yorkies because that would be considered "MEAN". I think anyone would defend what they have. If the same people with large yorkies had tiny yorkies, they would defend that size, but because they don't they feel they can "educate" everyone else. I know recently everyone feels like they should speak out about tiny yorkies. Well you know what? If someone wants a teapot yorkie, by all means get yourself a big yorkie, but what size yorkie I buy and why should be no ones concern. If I wanted a dog over 7 lbs, I would have gotten a different breed where the standard was bigger. I don't like breeders using tinies for breeding purposes and charging a bundle, but there is nothing wrong with getting a yorkie from standard parents, and it turning out tiny. They are not prone to any disease or illness that most dogs aren't. Yes they are susceptible to injury but so are kids and no one has stopped having those. If one is not able to devote the time to care for these tiny babies, then a teapot is maybe more appropriate. I for one, knew what I was getting myself into and love my girl to high heavens, and would prefer her over any teapot, saucer, teacup or kettle anyday :D
P.S. Even with her tiny body, she rules the roost and wrestles with the best of them with no illnesses or serious injuries. :D

I personally like the idea of them looking like puppies forever. I'm not going to lie, what attracted me to yorkies was mainly their faces, their tiny size, gorgeous coats, and feisty personalities. I plan on getting a tiny in the near future, but I value looks over size. I always tended to see what some call the "babydoll" or teddy bear faces on smaller yorkies, which is what I love! BUT I was sadly mistaken and you can find that same look in a larger sized yorkie also. I value looks over size and to be honest with you, the prettiest yorkie I have EVER seen is 7 pounds not 2 and gorgeous. I came across him on puppyfind. I'll post pics!

I wanted a "small" dog. I have had everything in between growing up and knew what I wanted. I wanted a dog that was well in the standard weight range or smaller. Yes 10 pounds or so is still small but not at all what I wanted. When I started looking at Yorkies I would always look at the mom and dad to see just how big they were. If they were bigger than the standard I went elsewhere.

I love the babydoll face on yorkies too

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Excellent Post

This post was ment to be a learning one. Please do not try and make it argumentive as some of you seem to be doing. This was not intended to
be a debate just to learn about the tiny ones and why they are so popluar today. It was not to offened anyone. We are all on herefor the same reason because we love Yorkies big or small. One is not better than the other just different in size. I find it interesting and wanted to know why some were so drawn to the tiny ones.


Carol & Buddy

To be honest, this topic has been gone over and over with no real answers, so there's really no learning. It seems that everyday at least 4 people are opening a new thread with this topic. I think as long as YOU love your yorkie (general statement) it really doesn't matter who prefers what size and why. I've never understood why people are interested in finding out why others are interested in a certain size, shape, color, etc. Everyone has different preferences and topics like these always become controversial because it is offensive to those who own tinies or non-teapots, no matter how nicely it is put. If someone posted a thread with why people are obsessed with teapots, a whole lot of people would be upset here.