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