Toy/tea cup yorkshire terriers?

Question

Can anyone explain a few things to me.

I have been told and read mixed views on this.

Some people say there is no such thing as tea/toy terriers. I know they are small anyway but I thought that the tea/toy ones were ones that grow slightly smaller as they have very small parents and if they are under a certain weight they are classed as this?

Im no expert so im probably wrong...

But if not how can you make sure the terrier puppy you buy will grow into a small one (i know all are small) but we want it to be tiny when fully grown...

Answer 1

After much research, (and may time posting on this subject on here) I have found that technically, there are no such breeds as Teacup Yorkies. 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 Yorkies 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 Yorkies 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 Yorkies, 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 Teacup Yorkies 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; each time they eat and crunch down on a kibble their teeth can (and will eventually) crack and fall out; their blood sugar levels are finicky to the point that they are candidates for comas and hypoglycemic shocks; they are very prone to diahrrhea and vomiting; and often they need surgeries that many die from, being unable to withstand the anesthesia treatments. Owners do spend a lot of money and time at the vet with these little dogs thought they may not want to admit it.

Now, I am not an expert, but I have studied a wide sampling, so as to avoid taking information from only one person and saying it another...A year-old Yorkie that is only weighing 1.5 pounds....the sheer insanity of it all... And consider that a complete testimony. Yes, tiny Yorkies exist. Yes, there are small Yorkies (ahem) that people are calling Toys and Teacups, but their existence does not prove there is any such creature as a healthy, viable, lifetime-guaranteed Teacup Yorkie.

One of many expressed joy over owning Teacup Yorkies. The same person, as did many others, described her/his experience to defend the point that Teacups are available and are healthy, first by saying that she/he had not had any problems with her whatsoever. But within a few sentences, the speaker did say, She's been stepped on a few times and never even whimpered, her baby teeth didn't all fall out, she also has a collapsing trachea, and coughs every once in a while. Hmmm. A full grown 2 pound dog with such problems seems to me to be proof that a legitimate Yorkie and one who doesn't have to suffer-- this is not what this person paid for.

Another person said there are such things as Teacup Yorkies, as she has one, though she also commented that $400 seemed so unfair when she paid $1500 for hers! This is exactly what she was expected to think about the existence of Teacups so she would fork over the cash! Aha! Follow my drift?

Further, when another person expressing a desire for Teacup Yorkies asked where Teacup Yorkies come from, a self-proclaimed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine explained it all: Teacup Yorkie puppies come from Teacup parents. Hmm. So if you ignore the authorities, willingly pay 3 to 5 times the amount you would for an already small Yorkie, and if you believe in circular logic you will have yourself a Yorkie or an underweight dog that doesn't deserve the health problems it will probably have. So please do a little research and find a reputable breeder, so your Yorkshire Terrier (which you can pretend is called a Toy if you want) is one who will be healthy and happy for more than one or two years for it's whole life it may healthily live until the problems start.

Answer 2

The type of dog you are looking for needs to be a "Teacup". There are a lot of teacup dogs that don't grow into huge dogs. They will probably be about 4-5 pounds. Depending on the dog. These dogs can also be referred to as, Pocket Size, Tiny Toy, Miniature, Lap Dogs, and Sleeve Dogs. Some of these dogs are: Teacup Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Pomeranian, Miniature Pinscher, Havanese, Affenpinscher, Brussels Griffon, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Chinese Crested, Dachshund, English Toy Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, Japanese Chin, Papillon and Pekingese. There are many more. They are usually all between 4-5 pounds when fully grown. Each have their own classifications. In order to know whether a puppy will be small when fully grown, you need to ask to see his parents. If his parents are Teacups then so will he. They also need to be classified as teacup or toy. Ask the breeder. I hope I helped.

Cheers!☺

Answer 3

Toy is the name of a group of dogs that don't get beyond a certain size/weight. Yorkies ARE a toy breed so do NOT need the classification of "toy" put before the breed name...as for "teacup" this is a term tacted on by irresponsible breeders to denote a toy breed taht is bred smaller then the breed standard allows. It is unwise ot buy one of these that are bred to be smaller then breed standard. They are very prone ot health issues and a short life span. If looking for a Yorkie buy one from a responsible breeder..one that was bred for health, temperament, breed standard and longevity. Don't fall for one of the irresponsible breeder sales tactics.

Answer 4

true- there is really no such thing as recognized by the kennel clubs and registries.

These dogs are usually either runts, dogs stunted from poor breeding, or dogs stunted from poor nutrition.

Any way you look at it - people promoting this sort of thing are unethical. These dogs have multiple health problems and shorter life spans.

There is no logical reason for wanting such a tiny dog except vanity. (sorry but its the truth).

Females will be smaller than males BUT do NOT support any unethical breeding of intentionally stunted dogs, as this is terribly inhumane.

Answer 5

Unethical breeders made up the teacup class. You can't make sure of anything when buying a puppy. Buying an undersized puppy is not smart though..they are obviously not very well bred and are prone to alot more health issues.

Answer 6

i think that the best way would be to talk to a breeder of that kind of dog , i have a friend that raise and breeds Yorke's and i have what you would call a tea cup Yorkie he is very small and the reason behind that is cause both his parents were really small take humans for example you take two tall people that have tall parents and you are more then likely going to get a tall kid , same if you take two people that are short and both of them have parents that are short and you could more then likely end up with a short kid it is the same with dogs and pea pods and flowers all it is is genetic manipulation call a local breeder and they should be able to help you

Answer 7

A Yorkie is a Yorkie. If you check the AKC breed standard it says must no exceed 7 pounds. There are people out there purposely breeding the smallest males and females to get the smallest sizes, slapping a cute name on them and charging a fortune for them. But they are still Yorkies.

Answer 8

There is no such thing as a "Toy" or "Teacup" anything. Take a look at the breed standards on AKC.org, you will not see anything teacup or toy in the standards.

Answer 9

This is a result of over/in breeding. Too small a dog can have serious health issues. Do your research.

Answer 10

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