Teacup Yorkshire Terrier

Get a normal sized Yorkie.

Benefits:
1. You are not supporting a puppy mill or BYB, who are the only people that care little enough about the dogs to breed such unhealthy runts.
2. You are probably saving $1000s in vet bills from common problems teacups, such as: (quoted from http://www.barkrescue.net/teacup.htm)

The risk of open fontanels (soft spot from the cranial bone not forming), portosystemic shunts (PSS- abnormal vessel that allows blood to bypass the liver. As a result the blood is not cleansed by one of the bodies filters: the liver.), hypoglycemia, cardiac problems, collapsing trachea, luxating patellas, Leggs Calves Perthes disease, seizures, hydroencephaly, blindness and digestive problems can be increased in these tiny babies.

Problems such as respiratory problems can remain or worsen throughout their lives. These babies frequently are so fragile that they do not live more than a few years. There have been several tiny Yorkies as adults who still had open fontanels and their owners had to carry nourishment with them all the time. Their vets have felt it unsafe to give a full dose of vaccine so the puppies had to get several injections to be on the safe side.

3. You are saving thousands on the initial cost. “Breeders” of teacups sell them so high because they can. They breed for the money, not the dogs’ health. They’re a scam. You can rescue a healthy yorkie for less than $300.
4. A broken heart if your teacup, like many teacups, doesn’t even make it to its first birthday.

Surely a few more pounds is worth that?

I am a big cat fan.. I have two cats at my house. My boyfriend has 4 Pommeraniums (sorry if I spelt that wrong). My friend has a teacup Yorkshire Terrier, and I love her!!! I told my boyfriend I wanted one, and he told me to find out more about the dogs and then we can see.

My question is, are these dogs usually hyperactive or mellow? If you have one, do you know if they bark a lot? Are they typically high maintence?

I looked some stuff online but the information seemed very generic, like every site said the same thing, so I wanted to know if you guys knew anything from experience or personal encounters.
My boyfriend is actually my fiance, I'm not used to typing Fiance. =]

The cats I have are older and currently live with my parents, so when I move in with him they are staying with my parents. It's not fair to move them this late in life.

as everyone has said there is no such thing as a teacup anything. yorkies come in one size, yorkie which is 7 pounds and under. don't get yorkies under 3 pounds they are prone to hypoglycemia which is low blood sugar.they are little to no shed but if you let their coat get long expect hours of grooming. if you keep them in the puppy cut bi weekly bathing and every day combing is still necessary. they can be very hyperactive and love running. never let it off leash when not in a fenced in area. they are notorious for being difficult to housebreak. some can be barkers but if thought at an early age not to bark it won't be a problem.

my yorkie doesn't bark unless overly excited while playing with one of my other dogs. it took a few months to house break him but i three adult males showing him what to do. people not very experienced with yorkies have had an unhouse broken dogs for years which is ridiculous but true. yorkies get along great with other animals besides rodents as the were bred to be rodent catchers

Yea, i just wanted to know where can i find a teacup yorkshire terrier either in Atlanta or near by {{ex: alabama, florida, tN, ect}}??? I am looking for a adoption center where i can adopt me a little yorkie pup, and wonder if anyone is giving them away or know where i can find one!! I saw there was a free puppy, the exact one i wanted, all i had to do was pay like a $100 for the other things like the next month doctors shots or whatever, but i didnt get it. I wish smething like that would come around agian while im looking a dog now. Well if you have any info for me for a teacup yorkshire terrier, just let me know, Thanx soo Much!!!!

No responsible breeder sells "teacup" anything– there's no such thing, but there are runty, under-sized, unhealthy dogs being sold to unsuspecting people.

Check this out:

http://www.StopPuppyMills.org

Here's an article from the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America:

http://www.ytca.org/faq.html#A

An Important Message About “Teacup” Yorkies

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.
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There is much information on our website. Please take the time to study it
before buying a puppy. We wish you the best of luck.
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What Is A RESPONSIBLE BREEDER
By Shirley Patterson Secretary of the YTCA
A puppy mill is a mass dog breeding establishment that produces puppies for profit by selling them wholesale to the pet industry. Many puppy mills are characterized by overcrowding, filth, inadequate shelter, and insufficient food, water, and veterinary care. Most puppy mill owners sell their dogs wholesale to brokers, who in turn, sell them primarily to pet stores. Because profit, not quality dogs, is the ultimate goal of the puppy mill owner, breeding practices are often shoddy, and the breeding dogs are kept under the most inexpensive possible conditions that will keep them alive and producing.

In contrast, there are hundreds of responsible and reputable kennels and breeding establishments throughout the country whose owners make a profit, but not at the expense of their dogs. Whether these breeders are full-time professionals making an entire living from a kennel, or hobby breeders with 5 or 10 animals, the responsible breeder is as concerned with improving the quality of the breed, by showing or belonging to a breed club, than he or she is at making money. Customers wishing to buy puppies from these breeders are welcome to inspect the premises and in most cases, to meet the puppies parents.

In between the puppy mill operators and the responsible kennel owners are the so-called " backyard breeders" whose newspaper ads dot Sunday papers each week. These are people who own one or two purebred dogs and produce a litter of puppies once a year or so for extra money or " because I want my dog to have the experience of being a mother before I get her spayed or Aunt Tillie would like to have a puppy just like my mine." Like puppy mill puppies these animals are often haphazardly bred with no regard to the consequences and their offspring will most often suffer the same consequences.

As secretary for the YTCA I answer an enormous amount of calls each day. I spend at least half the day conversing with many first time pet buyers who seek to have guidance in finding a healthy pet and also the best breed for their individual life style. I also talk to many individuals who have already purchased a pet and are now experiencing problems be it minor ( Why are my Yorkies ears not standing up?) to more serious health problems and what to do about them since now there is no one interested or concerned enough about the puppy to answer these questions.

A Responsible breeder will give each puppy the socialization that it needs and this requires a great deal of devotion and patience . They are responsible for each puppy that they have bred. (The puppies new owner will reap these benefits.) Their dogs are their number one concern as they are completely dependent on them for their care, training and medical attention. Their dogs are "special " to them .

My own personal feeling is "If you are making money in dogs, you are either overbreeding or your dogs are not receiving the proper medical attention that they so deserve.