Yorkshire Terrier Types: Toy Yorkshire Terriers
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Currently, there is an incredible demand for incredibly small dogs. This means there are many people who will pay for the smaller of two dogs that are identically bred. Sadly, wherever there is a demand, there is a supply, even if the supply is of living, sentient beings. Although Yorkshire Terriers are the second most popular purebred dog in America, sellers of these puppies have convinced a lot of people that there are smaller breed Yorkshire Terrier types.
Names were given by breeders, pet stores and the media to describe a very small representative of a purebred dog. They are called "tiny Toys" or "Teacup". This happens in other breeds of dog, not just the Yorkshire Terrier. The name implies that their puppies are assured to grow to only half the weight of normal representatives of their breed. There are also Teacup or Tiny Toy Beagles, Keeshonds and Jack Russells.
The term "Toy Yorkshire Terrier" has come up as a marketing gimmick, and not much else. This term implies that their Yorkies are smaller than the average. Consider that Yorkshire Terriers are small dogs to begin with - but apparently, that's not small enough for some people.
Toy Yorkshire Terriers are also targets for thieves - the smaller, the more the thief can get. Toy Yorkshire Terriers are like a cross between a baby and a Faberge Egg. They can die if dropped. They are notoriously difficult to housetrain and bark a lot.
They also need constant attention, or they will destroy your house because of separation anxiety. Many have been known to attack children and other dogs. They also have difficulty when administered anesthesia because they are so small.
The best way you can help the dogs is not to buy such a puppy and discourage these irresponsible breeding practices. The best place you can go for a Yorkie and for accurate Yorkshire Terrier information is from a Yorkshire Terrier rescue.
In conclusion, you don't really know what to expect when a dog is labeled a Toy Yorkshire Terrier. Be sure you know what the seller, breeder or animal shelter is talking about.
In the dog world, there are no guarantees about how big or small a puppy will grow. You can avoid all of this confusion by adopting a loving, healthy dog from your local animal shelter.
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Susan Bailey is a passionate lover of the Yorkshire Terrier and owns a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Yorkshire Terrier. Among other topics at this website, you can also learn all about Yorkshire Terrier types plus a whole lot more.
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