Yorkshire Terrier VS Teacup Yorkie?

Adopting one from a shelter is fine. They aren't out trying to screw anyone over.

If you were getting one from a breeder, I'd say not to. But this puppy should be fine, because it's had good vet care in the shelter.
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A normal Yorkshire Terrier would probably be healthier than the 'Teacup'.

I would adopt the 'Teacup' Yorkie because you obviously know how to take care of one. If somebody gets one that thinks its cute and doesn't take care of it properly, then I would be concerned.
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Aw, congrats on the new addition! But remember, once he's adopted, he's just a Yorkie. Cool people don't own teacups.

You're going to have to be very careful since due to his small size he's going to be prone to broken bones and fractures. Make sure there are no places he can fall from and always be careful no one steps on him! Good luck!
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Here are some common health issues with Teacup Yorkies:
http://www.gopetsamerica.com/dogs/tea-cup-yorkies.aspx
I'm sure the tempermant will be whatever you make it…and since he's going to be in such a great home, I'm sure he will do just fine.
Good luck and congrats

Here is another one as well. It also goes into how you shouldn't support BYB's and Puppy Mills by purchasing them for outrageous prices, but that doesn't apply to you
http://www.yorkiepassion.com/Teacupyorkies.htm
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Adopting one is perfectly fine - some people breed them for profit and try to screw people over by making them pay loads of money for these runts.

The Teacup version is the same as the regular sized Yorkie, just smaller. Is this a puppy you are adopting or an adult? If it's a pup it's possible that it could grow to proper size depending on the parent dogs (if they were normal sized Yorkies and the "breeder" just called the runt a teacup, or if the parents were both teacups themselves.)

There really is no difference - the dog may be yappier and snappier due to the small size, but i would guess it's the same as far as everything else goes.
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You already know the pitfalls and are ready to take them on, so go for it! We have other dogs here, so my biggest challenge would be keeping the little bugger safe. If you can work that out, I wish you years of life and love together!

Good luck!
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They are both the same breed. The only difference is size, which you know. Teacup is just an adjective meaning small.

The main caution I would give you relates to small yorkies. The breed itself seems to have a larger number of liver shunts than other breeds. And the most noticeable symptom of a liver shunt is …….. small size.

If this is a puppy, I would have the advice of a vet or perhaps a check up with your vet before buying her. Maybe you could pay with a check, so you could stop payment if the dog is small from a shunt?or a credit card?

If this is an older dog that is thriving, but just small then you wouldn't have to worry about a liver shunt. In other breeds the small size is less likely to be due to a shunt than yorkies, but for some reason the yorkie breed has more liver shunts. It is something to think about when you see a small one.

Good luck. Whatever you decide, I hope you enjoy the dog you choose. And I hope this little one is very healthy, just small.
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