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 Westie is a relatively small, compact dog weighing between 13 and 20 pounds and standing between 10 and 11 inches at the shoulder when fully grown. This breed of dog tends to be very active, friendly and alert.