If anyone knows of one please let me know.
No- there are puppymills and backyard breeders who will gladly rip you off and sell you a tiny unhealthy runt with bad genes who will cost you a fortune in medical bills.
There are lots of great yorkie breeders in Canada and lots of Yorkies available on petfinder.com (it works in Canada too).
http://www.ytca.org/breeder3.html#CANADA
Here are some yorkie breeders in Canada- the dogs may be healthy and 6lb but isn't that better than sick and 2lb?
http://ytca.org/faq.html#A
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.
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All breeders may occasionally have an unusually small Yorkie (hopefully healthy), though no responsible breeder breeds for this trait. Many breeders prefer a general weight range of 4-7 four pounds believing that size retains desired Toy
qualities while maintaining optimum health. The Yorkie Standard states weight "must not exceed seven pounds" and as a prospective pet owner you should realize that even at 7 pounds, the Yorkie is still a small dog. (Females weighing
less than 5 pounds are considered by most breeders to be unsuitable for breeding.)
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Special circumstances often come with extra tiny dogs. They are extremely susceptible to both hereditary and non-hereditary health problems, including birth defects that may go undetected for a long time. Other common
problems may include, but are not limited to, diarrhea, vomiting, along with extra and expensive tests prior to routine teeth cleanings and surgeries. Small ones are more likely to have poor reactions to anesthesia and die from it. Tiny dogs are more easily injured by falls, being stepped on and being
attacked by other dogs. These health problems nearly always result in large veterinary bills.
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Please take this into consideration and make purchasing a healthy pet your top priority, not size. The “novelty” is certainly not worth the pain, heartbreak, or extra expense. Remember, all Yorkies are comparatively small. The most important thing is finding a healthy puppy that will grow into a healthy adult,
especially since you looking at an 11 to 15 year commitment with your Yorkie.
No- there are puppymills and backyard breeders who will gladly rip you off and sell you a tiny unhealthy runt with bad genes who will cost you a fortune in medical bills.
There are lots of great yorkie breeders in Canada and lots of Yorkies available on petfinder.com (it works in Canada too).
http://www.ytca.org/breeder3.html#CANADA
Here are some yorkie breeders in Canada- the dogs may be healthy and 6lb but isn't that better than sick and 2lb?
http://ytca.org/faq.html#A
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 Yorkie (hopefully healthy), though no responsible breeder breeds for this trait. Many breeders prefer a general weight range of 4-7 four pounds believing that size retains desired Toy
qualities while maintaining optimum health. The Yorkie Standard states weight "must not exceed seven pounds" and as a prospective pet owner you should realize that even at 7 pounds, the Yorkie is still a small dog. (Females weighing
less than 5 pounds are considered by most breeders to be unsuitable for breeding.)
.
Special circumstances often come with extra tiny dogs. They are extremely susceptible to both hereditary and non-hereditary health problems, including birth defects that may go undetected for a long time. Other common
problems may include, but are not limited to, diarrhea, vomiting, along with extra and expensive tests prior to routine teeth cleanings and surgeries. Small ones are more likely to have poor reactions to anesthesia and die from it. Tiny dogs are more easily injured by falls, being stepped on and being
attacked by other dogs. These health problems nearly always result in large veterinary bills.
.
Please take this into consideration and make purchasing a healthy pet your top priority, not size. The “novelty” is certainly not worth the pain, heartbreak, or extra expense. Remember, all Yorkies are comparatively small. The most important thing is finding a healthy puppy that will grow into a healthy adult,
especially since you looking at an 11 to 15 year commitment with your Yorkie.
References :
there is no such thing as a teacup yorkie any reputable breeder will tell you that
There is no such thing as a "tea cup" yorkie, or poodle, or any other breed. Even if your best friend, or your mother owns one!! They simply do not exist. "Tea-cup" is just a cutesy name give by unethical breeders to drive up the price of their puppies. There is only one kind of "Yorkshire Terrier" that is recognized by the AKC, and that is the Yorkshire Terrier! Please see my menu on the left for a copy of the AKC breed standard. Some yorkies are under 3 pounds, and some are way over the 7 pound limit, but they are all still Yorkshire Terriers. The smaller or larger ones sometimes happen in a litter, but it is not something that good breeders try to produce. The very tiny ones are often frail, and do not have as long of a lifespan as their larger siblings. They often have a multitude of health problems. Who would want to pay more money for that? Other "rare" and EXPENSIVE yorkies are advertised as "red, chocolate, cutesy-faced, doll faced, or baby dolls". If you see these kinds of terms in any breeders ad's or website, be wary of that breeder, who is most likely trying to cheat you. Most good breeders never, ever, advertise their litters, there is no need to. They have a waiting list for their pups, and are well known in their communities.Tea cup yorkies are prone to health issues such as liver shunt and low blood sugar , most do not live more than 5 years.
References :
http://crownroyalyorkies.com/truth_about_yorkshire_terriers.htm