2007-01-14 08:12:39 · 6 answers · asked by Brie 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There is NO such thing as a "mini" Yorkie or a "teacup" Chihuahua. These are only dogs that have been bred smaller then the breed standard allows. Irresponsible breeders tack mini & teacup on as a sales gimic.
Dogs bred smaller then the standard very often have major health issues and structural problems..heart, liver, kidney..
Instead of falling for a gimic and ending up with an unhealthy puppy look for a responsible breeder who breeds correctly or look into a rescue or shelter.
2007-01-14 08:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as "mini or teacup" in either of these breeds. They are small breeds as it is. If a breeder trys to sell these pups as mini or teacup, find another breeder! Try going to petfinder.com or any rescue site. You can adopt a dog in need of a good home and pay alot less then going through a breeder. Good luck in your search!
2007-01-14 08:22:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, the have a YORKIE or Teacup Chiuaua at Hapiness is Pets. I got my dog there and he is such a good and well trained dog.
2007-01-14 09:05:26 · answer #3 · answered by Sofia. <3 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Registered breeders who do business on the up and up will not sell their puppies cheap. There are costs of shots, feeding, registration, deworming, docking, etc and they do add up to certain sum.
If people approach you and try to sell these dogs for less, they have to be unregistered, may be mixed, may exhibit undesirable traits. and even could be stolen.
Try the SPCA for lost unclaimed dogs or those given up for adoption. You could get lucky. They will only charge spaying and neutering fees, shots, tattoos and tags.
2007-01-14 08:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
go to petfinder.com.....this is a site for rescue groups.....just enter your Zip code, and enter breed wanted, like Yorkshire terrier, and be AMAZED at how many great choices you have !!.....i recently adopted a Great Pyrenees mix from them, and my dog Sylvester is awesome !!.....check it out.....try it.....do a good deed.....adopt a Yorkie or Chihuahua today !!!.....good luck to you, in your search for a Yorkie or Chihuahua as a new pet !!!!.....most adoptions run between $ 50 to $200 maximum, for a wonderfull dog, who will be very happy to be your new pet !!!
2007-01-14 09:10:41 · answer #5 · answered by morris the cat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try checking out newspaper classifieds pet section. If not there, then Mexico.
2007-01-14 08:21:07 · answer #6 · answered by Dangermouse 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋