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.
There is no set guideline as to what sized dog is termed a Teacup Yorkie. Some may use this for pups that are on the smaller end of the weight standard. One breeder may call a 4 pound (1.81 kg) a teacup...and another will refer to a 2 or 3 pound (.90 or 1.36 kg) dog.