Whats the difference between a miniature yorkshire terrier and a teacup yorkshire terrier? If you could give a link to show me pics. that would really help. Thanks:)
2006-09-26 12:25:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Technically, there are no such breeds as Teacup Yorkshire Terriers. Not recognized by AKC (American Kennel Club) or by any reputable breeders, anyway. And considered unethical by the YTCA (the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America) if bred smaller than their already small size. Teacup Yorkshire Terriers is evidently a label used to inflate prices and get more money from unsuspecting customers or customers who don»t do any homework before buying what they are sure is a Teacup.
Teacup Yorkshire Terrier» is a redundant term. Yorkies are already small: they are of the standard, acceptable, and healthy small weight of 4-7 pounds, full-grown. The puppies advertised as Teacup Yorkshire Terriers, then, may not yet be full grown, or may be small, tiny, miniature, or fit in a teacup at 2.5 to 4.5 pounds because some breeders are creating an animal that»according to many knowledgeable breeders»is vulnerable to a number of health issues and problems.
According to those who know and urge people who want a Teacup Yorkshire Terrier to re-think, any so-called Toy or Teacup under 4 pounds is at risk for bone disease, as their bones are fragile; their internal organs are often weak and susceptible to failure; their teeth don»t fit in their mouths, so there are major dental problems; their blood sugar levels are finicky to the point that they are candidates for comas and hypoglycemic shocks; they are very prone to diahrhea and vomiting; and often they need surgeries that many die from, being unable to withstand the anesthesia treatment.
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2006-09-26 12:37:55 · answer #1 · answered by HDB 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no difference since neither one exist. A Yorkie is a Yorkie..there are no such thing as min or teacup..these are only sales tactics taht irresponsible breeders use to lure peopel into buying a dog that has been bred smaller then the breed standard calls for. These pups often have serious health issues or develop them later.
2006-09-26 21:39:23 · answer #2 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not one thing.
There is one recognized breed of Yorkieshire terriers and they vary in size. The "teacups" ones are just very small normal yorkies.
Just like Dobermans and "king" dobermans no difference just the size. Some bred big Dobermans and thought they were coll and that they could get big bucks for them becasue of thier size.
I am sure the "teacup" yorkies are more expensive due to thier "special" size.
2006-09-26 19:31:36 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've talked to some breeders who have said the is no such thing as a teacup yorkie, there just small minatures. People try to sell them for more claiming to be teacups. But I don't know for sure.
2006-09-26 19:27:30 · answer #4 · answered by ChuBBs C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Miniature and teacup are marketing terms used by backyard breeders and puppymills. They are meaningless as far as the breed standard.
Pretty much you should stay away from breeders who have to push their puppies using "fake" marketing terms. Go with a reputable, and recommended breeder.
2006-09-26 20:03:14 · answer #5 · answered by Robin D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
okay.this might sound weird.but teacup Yorkshire terriers got its name because its so small it can actually fit in a teacup!trust me.i HAVE a Yorkshire terrier named mickey.i also read a book on them before.
2006-09-26 19:28:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
This is a false term, usually used by back yard breeders to help sell their dogs. They over-breed a very small Yorkie to continue to get small yorkies. Over-breeding. Inbreeding. BYB are in it for money only and know how the small "pocket dogs" sell, not caring about their health and well being. Check this out instead:
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_adoption_information/how_to_find_a_good_dog_breeder/
2006-09-26 19:32:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Teacups are way smaller. They tend to have more problems
2006-09-26 20:21:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here is the breed standard
http://www.ytca.org/standard.html
The only thing about size in the standard is that the dog can not weigh MORE THAN seven pounds. There is no mention of a minimum height or weight.
There is also NO mention of there being more than one verity.
2006-09-26 19:46:55 · answer #9 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a teacup is not recognized as a breed through akc.. but if u find one teacup just means really small .. hears a link
http://www.akc.org/breeds/yorkshire_terrier/index.cfm
2006-09-26 19:30:19 · answer #10 · answered by country_mystyle 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋