Losing a dog is every owner’s nightmare — and for Teacup Yorkie owners in Los Angeles, the stakes are especially high. Microchipping is the single most effective way to ensure your Yorkie can be identified and returned to you if lost or stolen. Make sure microchipping is on your complete buyer checklist and done at your puppy’s first week vet visit.

How it works

How Dog Microchipping Works

A microchip is a tiny electronic chip about the size of a grain of rice implanted under your dog’s skin between the shoulder blades. It contains a unique ID number that can be read by a scanner at any vet clinic or animal shelter. The procedure is quick, safe, and causes no more discomfort than a standard vaccine injection. See our complete vaccination guide for more on what procedures to do at your first vet visit.

Why it matters in LA

Why Microchipping Is Critical for LA Teacup Yorkies

Los Angeles is a large, densely populated city. Teacup Yorkies are particularly vulnerable because their tiny size makes them easy to pick up — and small purebred dogs are a target for theft. A microchip is permanent and cannot be removed without surgery. It also pairs well with puppy-proofing your LA home to ensure your pup stays safe at all times.