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 An Important Message About “Teacup” Yorkies
 From the   YTCA.org Website 
If you are interested in purchasing a tiny Yorkie, sometimes called a Teacup, 
Micro Mini, Teenie, or any other name that means “extra small”, there are 
several things you should consider.  The YTCA’s Code of Ethics precludes the 
use of the words “teacup”, “tiny specialists”, doll faced, or similar terminology 
by its members, and for good reason.
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All breeders may occasionally have an unusually small Yorkie (hopefully healthy),
though no responsible breeder breeds for this trait.  Many breeders prefer a 
general weight range of 4-7 four pounds believing that size retains desired Toy 
qualities while maintaining optimum health.  The Yorkie Standard states weight
"must not exceed seven pounds" and as a prospective pet owner you should 
realize that even at 7 pounds, the Yorkie is still a small dog.  (Females weighing 
less than 5 pounds are considered by most breeders to be unsuitable for breeding.)
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Special circumstances often come with extra tiny dogs.  They are extremely 
susceptible to both hereditary and non-hereditary health problems, including 
birth defects that may go undetected for a long time.  Other common 
problems may include, but are not limited to, diarrhea, vomiting, along with 
extra and expensive tests prior to routine teeth cleanings and surgeries. 
Small ones are more likely to have poor reactions to anesthesia and die from 
it.  Tiny dogs are more easily injured by falls, being stepped on and being 
attacked by other dogs.  These health problems nearly always result in
large veterinary bills.
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Please take this into consideration and make purchasing a healthy pet your top 
priority, not size.  The “novelty” is certainly not worth the pain, heartbreak, or 
extra expense. Remember, all Yorkies are comparatively small.  The most
important thing is finding a healthy puppy that will grow into a healthy adult, 
especially since you looking at an 11 to 15 year commitment with your Yorkie.
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There is much information on our website.  Please take the time to study it 
before buying a puppy.  We wish you the best of luck.

 See the Teacup Statement from The Chihuahua Club of America

     Royal or Tiny Toy PoodlesThose interested in the Poodle should be aware there are three varieties of Poodles;’ Toy, Miniature, and Standard. There is no officially recognized Poodle variety such as a “Royal” Standard, a “Tea Cup“ Toy or a “Tiny Toy” Poodle. These are all just marketing terminologies to facilitate the sale of animals that are in reality just dramatically over or under in size from the norm.

Toy Poodle- The Toy is the smallest of the three varieties of Poodle. For the conformation show ring the Toy should be no larger than 10” high at the shoulder. This more diminutive variety of Poodle is particularly well suited to apartment life or as a traveling companion for retired people.

Miniature Poodle- The Miniature Poodle is a medium-sized animal limited to 15” high at the shoulder for the show ring. Still it’s a sturdy compromise between the Toy and the Standard, suitable both to apartment life as well as the hardy lifestyle of a family with children.

Standard Poodle- The Standard is the largest of the three varieties with no restriction on size. Typically Standards will be about 21” to 27” high at the shoulder with the females usually a little smaller than the males. Being a larger, more substantial animal, the Standard will usually require a
little more room to roam than the other two varieties.

MALTESE MYTHS

The Maltese is not a terrier! The plural of Maltese is still Maltese - not Malteses. There is no such thing as a "teacup" or "pocket" Maltese. The Maltese is a TOY breed. Our Standard calls for the Maltese to be "under 7 lbs. with 4-6 lbs. preferred". Some Maltese do mature at under 4 lbs. while others mature at over 7 lbs.