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.
The life span of a Yorkie is 13â16 years. Undersized Yorkies (3 pounds or less) generally have a shorter life span, as they are especially prone to health problems such as chronic diarrhea and vomiting; are even more sensitive to anesthesia; and are more easily injured.t has a gray, black, and tan coat. The breed is nicknamed Yorkie and is placed in the Toy Terrier section of the Terrier Group by the Federation FÃ©dÃ©ration Cynologique internationale and in The Toy group Or Companion group by other kennel, clubs including The American Kennel, club although all agree that the breed is a. terrier