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.
Some breeders use these cutesy, made-up phrases as marketing terms for smaller Yorkshire Terriers. That's all they are -- marketing terms. There is only one Yorkshire Terrier breed, and whether an individual weighs 3 pounds or 6 pounds or 10 pounds, he's still just a Yorkshire Terrier. Some are simply smaller or larger than others. The larger individuals are actually sturdier and often make safer pets. In fact, I do NOT recommend Yorkies under 4 pounds.