What health problems do teacup yorkies have?
The link provided in the above post will give you a general idea of overall health problems to be aware of, but small Yorkies often have many additional concerns. First, Teacup Yorkie is a term negligent breeders and pet stores use to attract customers looking for a small Yorkie. If you speak with any reputable breeder they will tell you that there is a such thing as a small Yorkie, but they are not teacup. According to AKC.org a normal sized Yorkshire Terrier should not exceed 7lbs. In my experience 4lbs is generally the mark of a small or “teacup” Yorkie. Often breeders will be hesitant to sell these dogs to families with children or those who have not had experience with small dogs. In conclusion I would avoid dogs that are advertised as “TeaCup”. These dog are generally dogs that are in poor health and have been bred by breeders looking to make a quick dollar. BUT, if you do choose to look for one of these dogs I would talk to a reputable breeder. Even then some of the health conce
