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The Teacup Yorkie

Teacup Yorkies are high-energy dogs. They love affection, barking, and being around their human companions. For these reasons, Teacup Yorkies have a lot of energy and require a lot of exercise. In fact, Teacup Yorkies are some of the most energetic puppies around when compared to similar dogs of their size.

Teacup Yorkies are purebred dogs. The breed was established to create an even smaller Yorkie, which led to Teacup Yorkies. They were specifically bred to create teacup puppies, which are classified as a toy breed. Therefore, Teacup Yorkies are not a mixed breed dog. Teacup Yorkies vary in size but are about as small as other toy breeds. The average Teacup Yorkie is between 5 and 7 inches tall. There are some exceptions but most Teacup Yorkies fall into this size range. Teacup Yorkies are also stocky for their size and weigh between 2 and 4 pounds.

These dog breed have an average lifespan of 12 years. 12 years is old for dogs and the breed typically lasts longer than larger dogs like retrievers. In some cases, Teacup Yorkies can live for more than 15 years. Some other factors that contribute to lifespan include exercise level, diet, and chronic conditions.