| Teacup Yorkies are actually small Yorkshire terriers. | | | | Your vet will suggest that you begin vaccinations |
| Yorkshire terriers originated in Yorkshire, England and | | | | when your dog is about two months old. He will most |
| were taught to catch rodents. These dogs have been | | | | likely repeat several of these shots until the puppy is |
| recognized by the AKC for over a century. | | | | around sixteen weeks old. Be sure to have the vet |
| These little terriers have really caught on here in the | | | | check the dog's ears for wax buildup and mites. A |
| U.S. and have become one of the most sought after | | | | Yorkie will have to visit the vet for regular dental |
| breeds. The Yorkshire terrier is a charismatic and | | | | prophylaxis. |
| energetic little dog and the Teacup Yorkie is just like | | | | The tiny bladder on these dogs causes them to have |
| him. Teacups are not distinguished as a separate | | | | to go more often than a larger dog and they are more |
| pedigree by the AKC here in the United States. These | | | | likely to make a mistake inside the house. Their |
| little dogs are nothing more than the result of picking | | | | tummies, like their bladders, are tiny and frequent |
| smaller dogs to mate. | | | | feedings are necessary. If chewing his food is difficult |
| Teacup Yorkie puppies are recognized as bold, | | | | you will want to sprinkle some warm water over it to |
| bouncy, and spunky little dogs. Teacups get along with | | | | soften the food a little. At the age of one year your |
| other animals but are very zealous and authoritative | | | | Teacup Yorkie will be able to handle food for mature |
| and will seek to become the lead dog in spite of their | | | | dogs. Even giving them treats must be done carefully. |
| diminutive size. Sometimes a little difficulty can occur | | | | One treat may be all he can handle at one time. It is a |
| because Teacups are so bold around bigger dogs. | | | | temptation to give them too many treats but do not do |
| Teacups are very protective of their masters and will | | | | this even though you may enjoy doing so. A serving of |
| play the roll of watchdog even when faced with a | | | | two or three teaspoons of dog food will be enough to |
| much larger animal. | | | | satisfy his little appetite. Make sure his water bowl is |
| Sometimes they will look for a quit place to sleep and | | | | filled so he has constant access to water. |
| at other times they will curl up in your lap for a snooze. | | | | Frequent grooming and care of the coat is necessary. |
| An intruder would have little chance of getting past | | | | Monthly trimming of the coat will need to be done |
| one of these Teacup Yorkies because their hearing is | | | | because of their rapidly growing fur. You may find this |
| sensitive and they will think nothing of letting out a yelp. | | | | is something you can do yourself but if you find it |
| Here are some tips on owning one of these little dogs. | | | | difficult a trip to the doggy salon will be needed. |
| First off, be sure to locate a good veterinarian you feel | | | | Teacups will need more care and attention than their |
| comfortable with because these little dogs are a bit | | | | larger counterparts. It is wise to take into account |
| more expensive to own. A trip to the vet for a general | | | | these extra steps before finding a Teacup Yorkie for |
| checkup would be a good idea soon after adoption. | | | | sale. |