Hypothyroidism: The Hidden Epidemic. Hypothyroidism simply means you have a sluggish or underactive thyroid, which is producing less than adequate amounts of thyroid hormone. Subclinical hypothyroidism means you have no obvious symptoms and only slightly abnormal lab tests.ypothyroidism: The Hidden Epidemic. Hypothyroidism simply means you have a sluggish or underactive thyroid, which is producing less than adequate amounts of thyroid hormone. Subclinical hypothyroidism means you have no obvious symptoms and only slightly abnormal lab tests.
Breeders who advertise âteacup Yorkiesâ are typically selling dogs that will not exceed 3 pounds and stand no more than 5 or 6 inches tall, which would not be accepted by the AKC. If the breeder is a reputable one with respected breeding practices, then your Yorkie should fall within the 4-7 pound weight range.
Bigger Than Normal Yorkies. On the other end of the spectrum are owners who are concerned that their dog may be too large. There are a couple of different elements to this as well. First, one may have assumed that their dog was going to fall on the lighter end of the scale and be closer to 4 pounds.