Is there such a thing as a teacup Yorkie?
There is NO such thing as a teacup Yorkie. The Yorkie Standard, which you can view from this website, states that the Yorkshire Terrier should not exceed 7 pounds. There is no separate breed known as a “teacup yorkie”. Yorkshire Terriers are part of the toy group. Breeders who have Yorkies should be knowledgeable about their breed. The learning never ends because new information is constantly available. Reading books, attending classes and seminars about canines (and Yorkies especially) should be a very big part of the breeders life. Creating a breeding plan to produce 2 pound Yorkies is not a good idea. These tiny puppies are generally less healthy than others just a pound or two larger. Do some research on problems like Hypoglycemia, choking problems and the numerous other maladies that are quite prevalent in a tiny 2 pound Yorkie. Should I have my puppy fixed? If you do not plan to breed your Yorkie it is a really good idea to have them spaded or neutered. For the male neutering wil
Let’s put it this way, no responsible breeder or dog owner would EVER use the term “teacup”. Most breed clubs do not allow this labeling. They are typically badly bred small dogs that are being labelled “teacup” so that they can be sold to stupid people for obscene amounts of money. They are not just the “runts of the litter”. Bad breeders specifically breed small dogs to other small dogs to create more small dogs. Little to no health testing or care is given – size is the ONLY reason these dogs are bred. This is directly from the Yorkie Club: “An Important Message About “Teacup” Yorkies If you are interested in purchasing a tiny Yorkie, sometimes called a Teacup, Micro Mini, Teenie, or any other name that means “extra small”, there are several things you should consider. The YTCA’s Code of Ethics precludes the use of the words “teacup”, “tiny specialists”, doll faced, or similar terminology by its members, and for good reason. . All breeders may occasionally have an unusually small Yo
