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Teacup Yorkie Puppies ?Finding a Genuine One, Not Just the Runt

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While it can be widely debated about the actual existence of these great little dogs, Teacup Yorkie puppies do exist. So, how do you tell what is a genuine tea cup or just a runt?

If you ask the average dog lover they might argue with you about the existence of several breeds of dog. The tiniest of all dogs often come into the conversation at this point. While everyone acknowledges the existence of Yorkshire terriers and their firm foothold in the toy group, the existence of a smaller version of the breed is always hotly contested. Teacup Yorkie puppies can be found for sale all across the country. They are absolutely adorable and whether they are recognized as a separate breed or not they do exist.
So what are Teacup Yorkie puppies? They are just as they sound, smaller versions of the regular sized dog. These dogs, when full grown, often weigh less than five pounds and are only about seven to eleven inches in length. They get their name by being small enough to fit in a tea cup.
These adorable little dogs are often not considered a true breed because of their size. People who argue against these tiny dogs say that they are merely the runt of the litter and therefore are not a true breed. This is not the case. While the runt of the litter might be smaller than the average Yorkshire Terrier they do normally run at least the five pounds or more. They might not get as big as the traditional Yorkshire, which weighs and average of 7 pounds, but they generally do get bigger than those that are actually the smaller variety.
If you want to adopt Teacup Yorkie puppies there are several places to look. While the breed is not listed on the AKC website, and is not shown in most AKC sponsored events you can find pure bred dogs, many of which have been registered with the AKC. By getting from a pure bred breeder you can ensure that you are actually getting the type of dog you want and not just some runt of the litter.
Teacup Yorkie puppies are absolutely adorable and look like the full size of dog in every way. While they start out with the powder puff look they will grow the long sliky hair. These dogs follow the same breed standard as the full sized Yorkshire terrier with the exception of the height and weight. One of these tiny dogs shouldn抰 way much more than 4 pounds. Anything larger will put it squarely into the full size range.