T-Cup Precautions

If you are interested in purchasing a tiny Yorkie, sometimes called a Teacup,  there are 
several things you should consider before doing so.  The Breed Standard states that 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. 
Sometimes the breeder may occasionally have an unusually small Yorkie (sometimes called the runt),
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.

Females weighing 
less than 5 pounds are considered by most breeders to be unsuitable for breeding. Bone structure that small... requires that the dog have a c-section just to have the puppies! And most of the time... that is not a reasonable choice, because teenie dogs only have one or two puppies at a time!  Here at Yorkys 4 U, We do not breed females less than 5 lbs!

Special circumstances often come with these really tiny puppies.  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.  Teenie ones 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.

Another thing to consider... is children and other pets!  If you have small children, often times, this does not make for a good combination!
Tiny ones can get stepped on, accidently "let out the door", neglected, squeezed too tightly.... or even worse.... dropped on their heads!
Dogs will literally "eat anyting that hits the floor".  Children and Birds will often drop food onto the floor.... and of course... your puppy is going to eat it!  Bad or good for him... he's going to eat it!  The question is.... "Will it hurt him?"  Most times, the smaller dogs will get sick from eating things they aren't supposed to, like chocolate, sugar, hot pepper seeds..... or even worse..... die!  And let's not forget that small toys left on the floor, can be swallowed also! 
Larger dogs can also be a problem (even if they are friendly).  We had one instance here when our large Shepherd-Lab, who loves the puppies around here, was playing with one of our teenies, and she accidently hit the little one with her huge canine tooth while they were playing...... She hit the teenie one "just right" in the jugular vein, and that baby bled to death in about 15 seconds!  Things can happen that quickly.... and your teenie one can be gone with the blink of an eye!
If you have a full time job or anyting else that requires you to be away from your puppy for long periods of time... this may not be the size for you.  Many times, the tiny ones require constant supervision of their eating habits.  If blood sugar gets low, in one of these tiny's... you could lose her quicker than you think! Most times, these puppies require regular feedings with "Nutrical" or other suppliments.  A drop of Karo syrup on your finger a few times a day sometimes helps considerably!  The most common problem with "T-cups" is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). 
Do your homework on this if you are considering one of these very tiny ones.

T-cup sized puppies are great for the "right person"..... provided you have lots of time and attention to give one!  Learn all you can about them before making your decision to get one. 
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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