If there was such a thing! DO some research!
http://ytca.org/faq.html#A -this is the statement by the Yorkie club
Irresponsible breeders often breed these tiny, sickly dogs
because the public likes TINY dogs. Look at the AKC website for breed standards. The breeders
who call genetically-flawed tiny dogs imperials, miniatures, tea cups, pocket puppies, or anything of
that nature, are just playing on the public's love of tiny things. And if you decide to buy one, you
better have a lot of money ready for your veterinarian. Not only are they over priced, as
breeders know they can sell them for much more by calling them these cute names, the puppies
are prone to health problems, including suppressed immune systems (meaning they get sick easily
and are prone to severe allergy symptoms), brittle bones, hydrocephalus (water on the brain), open
fontanel (soft spot), subluxation of the patella (slipping kneecaps), heart murmurs, cleft palate,
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), low tolerance of anesthesia, & appetite loss, that can lead to more
serious illnesses. This is because most dogs this size are a result of bad breeding, inbreeding, or
illness or injury prior to maturity.
http://www.shihtzu-rescue.com/BreederChecklist.html
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If there was such a thing! DO some research!
http://ytca.org/faq.html#A -this is the statement by the Yorkie club
Irresponsible breeders often breed these tiny, sickly dogs
because the public likes TINY dogs. Look at the AKC website for breed standards. The breeders
who call genetically-flawed tiny dogs imperials, miniatures, tea cups, pocket puppies, or anything of
that nature, are just playing on the public's love of tiny things. And if you decide to buy one, you
better have a lot of money ready for your veterinarian. Not only are they over priced, as
breeders know they can sell them for much more by calling them these cute names, the puppies
are prone to health problems, including suppressed immune systems (meaning they get sick easily
and are prone to severe allergy symptoms), brittle bones, hydrocephalus (water on the brain), open
fontanel (soft spot), subluxation of the patella (slipping kneecaps), heart murmurs, cleft palate,
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), low tolerance of anesthesia, & appetite loss, that can lead to more
serious illnesses. This is because most dogs this size are a result of bad breeding, inbreeding, or
illness or injury prior to maturity.
http://www.shihtzu-rescue.com/BreederChecklist.html
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While the tern teacup yorkies isn't recognized by the AKC (American Kennel Club) as an actually size for a dog, what we know as teacup yorkies means that they are usually under 5 pounds.
All yorkies are small because it is known as a toy breed. They grow up to about 8 or 9 pounds. I was reading a few articles yesterday that said not to buy yorkies that are listed as teacup because the ones that are bred to be very small have many bone problems.
To the guy above me. Don't patronize the guy jeez! Teacup has become a well known way of expressing very small dogs. Perhaps this person did not know about this.
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I did research on this yesterday because I want a yorkie!
1 to 2 lbs so don't step on them
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There is no such thing as a "teacup" Yorkie. It is simply a term irresponsible breeders use for dogs bred smaller then the breed standard calls for and to scam people into buying them. These dogs are very prone to serious medical issues….heart, kidney, liver as well as structural issues. They don't usually live long or healthy lives.
"teacups" aren't recognized by the parent club for a very good reason…health and longevity.
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Veterinary tech for 34 years
You could go buy a hamster if you want
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There is no such thing as a "Teacup" breed of dog. This term was made up by someone who had a smaller than usual puppy and thought they would advertise it as "Rare Teacup" to try and get more money for it and it stuck..now there are so many people using this term…its sad! Very tiny yorkies or chihuahuas can have health problems…and dont get sucked in by this name. Google "TEACUP" and do some reading and you will see there is no such thing.
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just because somthing is not reconized by a registry does not mean there is no such thing it just means for some reason they dont want to encorage ppl to breed that way tea cup refers to size and true they are probobly prone to healt concerns my point is that you guys are saying that if the AKC dosent reconize it it dosent exist and the fact is thats not true the akc dosent reconize a great manny breeds we all know and love so maybe you guys should do your research. For example the akc does not reconize the American Pit Bull Terrier but it exists The american Bulldog hasnt been a reconized breed with the akc for all that long but guess what there have been american bulldogs for a long time. the American Kennel Club reconizes somwhere in the neighborhood of 200 breeds ther are more than double that number of purebreeds out there One other thing the AKC is not the only legitamate registry. its just the oldest american registry
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