How large do teacup yorkies grow?

If you're not very familiar with Yorkies (or other dogs belonging in the toy group), then you might be surprised to learn that Yorkshire Terriers do not have a “teacup” ... This Toy Yorkie Puppy Growth / Weight Chart gives a fairly accurate estimate of how large a dog will be based on their birth weight. read more

Teacup Yorkie Puppies is a term used to describe abnormally small, or “teacup” sized dogs, and is often used in reference to very small Yorkshire Terriers. A Yorkshire Terrier that matures to a weight between 4 and 7 pounds is what every reputable breeder consistently strives to attain in order to preserve the breed standard. read more

Some "teacup" Yorkshire Terriers are just poorly bred Yorkies - and they are often much LARGER than the standard dogs. Others are produced from dogs smaller than those that ethical breeders are willing to use (again, because of the health risks of dogs that small!) in which case expect a dog with serious health problems. read more

Many Yorkie owners claim that following the age of the Yorkie by months in order to get informed what weight it is already, as well as what weight it should be, is similar to following woman’s pregnancy in gestational weeks. Even the duration is similar. Experts say that Yorkshire terriers grow up about up to 10 months. read more