People often say there are behavioral and health problems with teacup yorkies but I want to hear from someone who actually owns or owned a teacup yorkie and how their experience was like. Thanks :)
2007-02-28 18:46:53 · 9 answers · asked by whatever123 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I know there isn't a REAL breed called teacups but who cares ... it's just a term to describe smaller yorkies, everyone makes a big deal about people calling it a "teacup", it's only a term people use.
2007-03-01 15:59:15 · update #1
I am sorry, but 'jusme' (first answer) does NOT have what is considered a teacup sized Yorkie. A "teacup" sized pup will be less than 2 pounds at 12 weeks old.
What she has is a nice sized standard Yorkie.
Here is a web-page from a breeder of 'teacup' sized dogs. You can easily see from her site what is involved in caring for these puppies>
http://www.homestead.com/sharminspoodles/TeacupCare.html
At the dog day care, we have several extra tiny toy dogs. (teacups) They MUST be left in day care though the day if the owner works, as they need to be watched for hypoglycemia, and all of the older ones (about 5 years) need insulin or thyroid or heart medications..So they can't be left at home alone more than a couple of hours..If the owner goes on a trip where the dog can't go, they can't just be left with relatives or such, as they have to have someone willing to watch them carefully, and/or give them insulin shots..
This is a message from the Yorkshire Terrier club of America, concerning 'teacup' sized Yorkies> http://www.ytca.org/faq.html
I don't see any behavioral issues, other than potty training problems.
2007-02-28 21:24:46 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are NO "teacup" Yorkies or any other breed. This is simply a term tacted on by irresponsible breeders who either delibrately breed for sizes smaller then the breed standard allows or to sell runts in the litter.
Yes, undersized dogs are more prone to health issues..heart, kidney, liver.. yes they often have behavioral problems and they often have structural deformities. They also usually don't live long lives.
No I have never owned one nor would I, I do however deal with many "teacup" Yorkies, Poodles, Chihuahua's etc at the vet hospital. I see all the health problems first hand. As for behavior issues I see many of those being a trainer.
2007-03-01 13:59:10 · answer #2 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem is that yorkies arent MEANT to be that small. They are bred down to be. Of course there is the occasional tiny but it is minaturisation of breeds that causes problems. Teacup yorkies dont actually exist, small ones yes, but theres no such thing as a 'teacup' yorkie, and you should run a mile from anyone who tries to sell you one, becuse they are the type of people who dont care if their dogs are healthy, only if they are small.
2007-02-28 19:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a teacup yorkie. Some breeders just call undersized yorkies "teacup" to make them appear "special" and then feel like they can charge more $$$.
2007-03-01 00:13:22 · answer #4 · answered by KathyS 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The reason people have issues with 'teacups' of any breed is that usually the miniaturisation process is done with little thought to the consequences. It is used as a 'marketing' ploy to sell small non breed standard type dogs for extortionate amounts. As a poodle owner I have yet to see any poodle that has been described as a 'teacup' that conforms to the breed standard. They tend to have bulging eyes, fly ears and foreshortened limbs (dwarfism) and look very unlike a true beautifully proportioned poodle.
2007-02-28 21:07:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
there is not any such element as a "teacup" yorkie, (or in any breed for that remember). All Yorkies are Toy breeds. Breeders claiming to have "teacups" do in an attempt to charm to purchasers by skill of claiming to have something "particular". it rather is an unscupulous prepare because of the fact, responsible breeders breed to maintain & advance a breed as defined in a written accepted. Breeding to rigidity a single function (i.e. smallness of length) compromises the integrity of the different function and the end result's an unsound, incorrect dogs. it fairly is an fairly cheating and hazardous prepare and a corruption of the breed.
2016-09-30 01:19:24 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only behavioral problem i notice with yorkies and pretty much all small breeds is that people do not treat them like they are dogs because of their size. they let things like barking and biting slide by because the dog is little and cute. As long as you are consistant with your training and get help from a professional if needed you should have a well behaved dog. Dont for get to start grooming and nail clippings young to make sure the dog gets used to it from early on.
2007-02-28 19:12:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one. So far he is without problems. I had him vet checked before I bought him home. If there had been health problems, depending on the problem I might not of gotten him. But as behavioral issues he seems to be OK. Is a little nippy with strangers, but I am working with him to be a better doggy citizen. He is extremely smart and tries to do all the big dog stuff. He is 3 months old. His name is AG. He weight in at a big 2 lbs. Hope that sort of answers your question. Good luck on your doggy search.
2007-02-28 19:02:38 · answer #8 · answered by Jusme 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
....for the 93 thousandth time....
There's ****NO SUCH THING****as "teacup" ANYTHING!!!
Go READ the BREED STANDARD at the AKC site!!!
2007-02-28 23:59:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋