Want Teacup

[justus]

Originally Posted by Dorianyorkie

If you are looking for a tiny, make sure to buy from a show/reputable breeder. Do not but from a backyard breeder or someone that the only purpose of breeding is to make money and not the quality of the dogs. Good luck in your search. I bought my baby from a show breeder here in Los Angeles and I am very happy I spent extra time to search for the right baby. I wanted to have a small one but also a healthy and quality one.

About a yr ago I sold a female to a girl that show's her yorkie male in competitions, and learned a lot from her. I feel privilaged that she would pick one of mine to mate with her show Yorkie. I was told that to her experience, male Yorkie's close to the top AKC standard which is 7 pounds from the range of 4-7 pounds are generally used in competitions. He babies may and may not be small, so just because a show dog sired the litters, doesn't actually mean she has small, or tiny babies that she would sell. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and whatever meets your needs is best for the new owner. I try and make sure that people know what they are seeking, as to where I may help to fit that need to my best. I just love it here! All the opinions can be taken lightly, and relished. Thanks for letting me put in my observence. justus

[justus]

Originally Posted by Debbie

may I ask what size was the mommy and daddy that had the very little one. why would only one be so small? My daddy to my babies is 2 1/2 pound all of the puppys are very small just an oz in size bigger or smaller. is it the lasts one born? I am asking because I myself haven't had this happen before. Mine, like I said all are born about 2oz to 3oz when born.

Thank You

In my learning, just because you have small Yorkies' to start with doesn't mean you are going to have all small. You can get a what is called "throw back" a puppy that doesn't take after the mother and father, but genetically takes from a grandparent, Great grandparent, or maybe further back than that. Just as us humans for instance::::: I look like my father, but my son could pass as a twin!! His graduation picture and his father's graduation picture are almost IDENTICAL! When you figure in mommy and daddy's size, color, and bone structure, you may be right on the puppies they will have a high % of the time, but not always 100%. We have 2 females which are sisters from different litters, and a male for sire. In this we have seen some wonders, and they both this last time had 1 tiny each. When the other pups were 13 ounces, the tiny's were about 4 1/2 ounces and are still about a third the size. We also have one female that produces more milk..MUCH more than the other mother, and her babies are usually bigger that the other's all along, but you can add in baby fat as a consideration, that they will lose as the can get out and exercise, or maybe they won't lose it.. Great question!!!! Hope I have helped. ...justus

[justus]

Sorry, I didn't answer your question completly, father 4 pounds, mothers 5 and 5 1/2 pounds. Both mother's had a tiny baby about 1/4th the size of the other's. Pic of the difference of one at www.akc-yorkies-r-us.com ....justus

Originally Posted by justus

In my learning, just because you have small Yorkies' to start with doesn't mean you are going to have all small. You can get a what is called "throw back" a puppy that doesn't take after the mother and father, but genetically takes from a grandparent, Great grandparent, or maybe further back than that. Just as us humans for instance::::: I look like my father, but my son could pass as a twin!! His graduation picture and his father's graduation picture are almost IDENTICAL! When you figure in mommy and daddy's size, color, and bone structure, you may be right on the puppies they will have a high % of the time, but not always 100%. We have 2 females which are sisters from different litters, and a male for sire. In this we have seen some wonders, and they both this last time had 1 tiny each. When the other pups were 13 ounces, the tiny's were about 4 1/2 ounces and are still about a third the size. We also have one female that produces more milk..MUCH more than the other mother, and her babies are usually bigger that the other's all along, but you can add in baby fat as a consideration, that they will lose as the can get out and exercise, or maybe they won't lose it.. Great question!!!! Hope I have helped. ...justus

[bigdog]

I hardly ever come on here because everytime i do people are offending others about words they use and i'm sure they mean no harm. What would happen to the two and three lb puppies if noone wanted them??? Love all of ya'll. Lets try to be good to others. Tis is the season.

[browniesmom622]

Originally Posted by bigdog

I hardly ever come on here because everytime i do people are offending others about words they use and i'm sure they mean no harm. What would happen to the two and three lb puppies if noone wanted them??? Love all of ya'll. Lets try to be good to others. Tis is the season.

people would stop breeding purposely to get tinies

[Rae Rae]

Originally Posted by browniesmom622

people would stop breeding purposely to get tinies

[Princessyorkies]

[Debbie]

Originally Posted by abbie's mom

Thank-You for

#1 - Reminding that the AKC standard is 4 - 7 pounds. NOT "anything under 7lbs", as I've seen stated here recently

#2 - For not using your under-standard sized pups to fatten the bank account. That is - IF you don't charge more than the standard pups go for...??

I must of read it wrong. I thought it was 0-7lbs but not over the weight of 7lb. I know more yorkies that are over the weight 8lbs to 13lbs them I know of little ones. So why are they breeding BIG yorkies.. that is not standard sized. but yet some many yorkies are BIG. IF your not showing them what dose it really matter? To me I don't care I like the little ones best, but I just love the yorkies all together. they have the best personality.

[justus]

Originally Posted by bigdog

I hardly ever come on here because everytime i do people are offending others about words they use and i'm sure they mean no harm. What would happen to the two and three lb puppies if noone wanted them??? Love all of ya'll. Lets try to be good to others. Tis is the season.

[doortego]

I believe you are mistaken, as well as the AKC breeder who stated it originally. There is no minimum standard weight, just the maximum of 7 lbs.

Originally Posted by abbie's mom

Thank-You for

#1 - Reminding that the AKC standard is 4 - 7 pounds. NOT "anything under 7lbs", as I've seen stated here recently

#2 - For not using your under-standard sized pups to fatten the bank account. That is - IF you don't charge more than the standard pups go for...??

[Dorianyorkie]

Justus, what I meant is that it is always better to buy a puppy from a show/responsible breeder that actually it is breeding for quality. Breeding to compete. Investing time and money to produce healthy and quality (sound) animals. I have been told that in a litter sometime you have the bigger puppies and the smallers. I did not say that ONLY show dogs can produce tiny. Never said so. I only wanted to point that I would trust a show breeder more than one that does not go in competition. Besides, if someone likes smaller better than bigger then, in my opinion, this person should buy from someone that has a reputation to maintain. Just my thought.

Originally Posted by justus

About a yr ago I sold a female to a girl that show's her yorkie male in competitions, and learned a lot from her. I feel privilaged that she would pick one of mine to mate with her show Yorkie. I was told that to her experience, male Yorkie's close to the top AKC standard which is 7 pounds from the range of 4-7 pounds are generally used in competitions. He babies may and may not be small, so just because a show dog sired the litters, doesn't actually mean she has small, or tiny babies that she would sell. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and whatever meets your needs is best for the new owner. I try and make sure that people know what they are seeking, as to where I may help to fit that need to my best. I just love it here! All the opinions can be taken lightly, and relished. Thanks for letting me put in my observence. justus

[Debbie]

Originally Posted by Debbie

I must of read it wrong. I thought it was 0-7lbs but not over the weight of 7lb. I know more yorkies that are over the weight 8lbs to 13lbs them I know of little ones. So why are they breeding BIG yorkies.. that is not standard sized. but yet some many yorkies are BIG. IF your not showing them what dose it really matter? To me I don't care I like the little ones best, but I just love the yorkies all together. they have the best personality.

One more thing, If I like the color red, why would I go and get a green dress if I could get a red one. Its all about what you like. I think God for my little guy. He is a joy and his babies our the most wonderful little guy they are so Very healthy and yet so fun to watch playing like the big dogs..what a boreing world this would be if we all were a like. God made us all different and none of us are the same size. That is the way yorkies are. Thank you Jesus!

[justus]

Originally Posted by browniesmom622

people would stop breeding purposely to get tinies

No more c-sections, just plain deliveries unless absolutly need be, and 18 months old instead of 12, before breeding, and the females that were allowed to have litters would weigh at least 4 pounds themselves....justus

[Dorianyorkie]

Are you sure it says : 4 to 7 LB. (???) I just read the standard and it says:
"Weight: not over 7 LB". meaning that it did not say anything about the smaller size at all.

Originally Posted by justus

We only have AKC (American Kennel Club) Pups, so I can tell you AKC standard size is 4-7 pounds, but we do have some under that. But we will NEVER tell someone it is a teacup, to tug at their heart and purse strings in one tug. Good Day...justus www.akc-yorkie-r-us.com

[Sugar's Mom]

I love the smaller yorkies also. When I first started researching, I was going to breed tinies. Well, that notion didn't last long.LOL I love them andthink they are beautiful but I am not breeding tinies for tinies. I have a litter that both parents are four-four and a half. When I bred my bitch she weighed five pounds. since she whelped she has gone to four and a half pounds. And that is with milk. She had five babies. Three are super small and will probably be in the three and a half or four pounds. They are seven weeks old and weigh in the range of 1lb 1oz and 1lb, 3oz. The other two probably will be five or five and a half pounds. So much difference in one litter. This bitch and her sister both are known to throw small puppies. My tiny babies are doing great.