2006-12-09 02:49:33 · 8 answers · asked by ktempleton67 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
no such thing
sometimes ignorant people refer to small dogs as "teacup" this or that.. but really there is no such thing.....
these are usually runts or dogs stunted from poor breeding, or poor nutrition
2006-12-09 02:53:16 · answer #1 · answered by CF_ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Teacup yorkies are in that category because they are under 3 lbs. ANy dog under 3 lbs is considered a teacup size.
2006-12-09 04:07:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They're about half the size of a typical Yorkie, which is about five to seven pounds. However they are not a true breed.
Sometimes a breeder will get an unusually small puppy in a litter, hopefully a healthy one. No breeder should be breeding for this trait however, and it is highly against most breeders code of ethics. For instance, did you know any female less than five pounds is considered to be unfit to breed?
These smaller dogs are extremely susceptible to both hereditary and non-hereditary health problems and birth defects that can be hard to detect when they're still young.
The novelty aspect of having such a tiny dog isn't worth the risk of it being unhealthy and causing you and it pain in the long run.
Besides, at their average weight of five to seven pounds, Yorkies are still small dogs!
2006-12-09 03:01:08 · answer #3 · answered by ljn331 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well really, really small. Some are 2-3 pounds and are smaller the regular yorkies
Teacup yorkies aren't reconized by all kennel clubs as yet though
2006-12-09 02:52:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They weigh about 2-3 pounds
2006-12-09 02:54:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
small enough to fit in a teacup
2006-12-09 02:57:56 · answer #6 · answered by *♥lovebug♥* 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They range from 1-4 pounds of weight. There like little fluff balls. You can cuddle with them and take them in ur purse. I Defentily Sugeest getting one.
2006-12-09 02:59:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Geeeeze....this has only been said ***93 THOUSAND**** times.......
THERE'S ****NO SUCH THING******** as "teacup" ANYTHING!!!!!!
It's "CROOK -SPEAK" for SCREW EXTRA MONEY out of IDIOTS!!!!!!!!
2006-12-09 08:57:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋