Miniature Yorkshire Terriers - Tips To Finding Good Quality Miniature Yorkshire Terriers

The term Miniature Yorkshire Terrier is merely an adjective used by some breeders to help in describing the adult size of the puppy. It is not to imply that their Terriers are a new breed, and you should always be careful of breeders who solely advertise their puppies this way. This practice of 'labeling' the puppies can definitely help a customer to quickly find the size of dog they are looking for, but there is a drawback. There is not a standard definition for any of these terms, such as Miniature Yorkshire Terrier or Teacup. These little dogs are often runts of the litter, but genetics can also play a factor in the puppy remaining so small.

When looking for a so called Miniature Yorkshire Terrier it can get pretty confusing. For example, one breeder may define a Miniature Yorkshire Terrier or Teacup as any dog less than 5 pounds, while another breeder might consider a Miniature Yorkie or Teacup as any dog less than 3 pounds. You need to be aware of this because if you buy a Miniature or Teacup puppy and are expecting a puppy that will only grow to be 3 pounds, and you were not aware that the breeder's definition of a Miniature Yorkshire Terrier was anything under 5 pounds, you may feel that the breeder misrepresented the dog or lied to you.

The best way to avoid such confusion or misrepresentation is to find a quality breeder who provides their customers with the estimated adult weight of the puppy, along with the weight of the sire and the dam of the puppy. Keep in mind that this does not always guarantee that your puppy will remain this small, but your chances are definitely greater.

Another group of names that may be misleading when looking for a Miniature Yorkshire Terrier are such terms as baby doll face, cobby, and short legs. Do not let these adjectives be the sole reason you choose that breeder or puppy. The breeder should always provide you with the height and length of their puppies to help eliminate any confusion with terms such as cobby and short legs.

When deciding to own a Miniature Yorkshire Terrier, you should definitely do your homework first. The first part of the process is to find and choose a quality breeder who breeds for the health, temperament, and quality of the dog, not just for the money or for the tiny size. You then need to consider certain health problems that are found in the Yorkies, but more so in the smaller ones, such as hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), and not being able to fight illnesses and infections as easily as the bigger pups. You also should keep in mind, the safety of the tiny dog when it comes to its small size. These little guys can be easily stepped on, sat on, or injured by children.

Overall, Yorkshire Terriers are great dogs to own, but when seeking out a so called Miniature Yorkshire Terrier, there are many things you need to research and look into. Do not let their cuteness and tiny stature be the only reason you decide to own one of these dogs. A lot of care and consideration goes into owning a Miniature Yorkshire Terrier. Be aware that they are usually frail and nervous, which most runts are. Remember that one of the most important parts of the process of owning a Miniature Yorkshire Terrier is finding a quality and ethical breeder.