How do teacup Yorkies stay so small?

If a Yorkshire Terrier is just too much dog for you, there's good news. You can get a smaller version of the breed – one so tiny that it not only can ride in a purse, but could probably get lost in one. read more

"Teacup Yorkshire terriers is a term used to describe very small Yorkshire terriers. The AKC and other Kennel clubs do not acknowledge the Teacup as a variation of the breed or recognize it as a separate variety. Usually a teacup is any dog weighing less than 4 lbs (1.8 kg) when fully grown, when the actual breed standard is given at 7 lbs maximum. read more

Until there is testing available we recommend that people who want the smaller than average dogs, that they buy from a breeder that specializes in the miniature or teacup yorkies. We say that because we feel that it increases your odds of getting a healthy puppy that is small because of genetics. read more

Regardless of breed, teacup dogs suffer more frequently from major organ malfunctions. Enlarged hearts and heart murmurs occur more often in undersized dogs than in their normal-sized brethren. read more