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my2boyz · 09-29-2006, 05:50 PM

O.k...love me, hate me or whatever for this but I have to know. I've read on YT forever that teacups don't exist but I was reading the other thread about 'teacups' and it seems that the term 'tiny' is o.k. Can someone please tell me what is the difference between the unacceptable term of 'teacup' and the seemingly acceptable term of 'tiny'? Don't they both basically mean the same thing?

txshopper73 · 09-29-2006, 05:52 PM

Good question...let's see what answers you get.

shopstump · 09-29-2006, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

O.k...love me, hate me or whatever for this but I have to know. I've read on YT forever that teacups don't exist but I was reading the other thread about 'teacups' and it seems that the term 'tiny' is o.k. Can someone please tell me what is the difference between the unacceptable term of 'teacup' and the seemingly acceptable term of 'tiny'? Don't they both basically mean the same thing?

I'm not sure, but I think by tiny they meant like very small for a yorkie, as in it is a tiny yorkie.. I think they were using tiny as an adjective not a term such as teacup. But I have no idea if I'm right or not.

I think it is funny because I leave my X-mas list on my computer year round and add/delete stuff when I think of it or get it and I found it the other day and it had "Teacup Yorkie" on it .. It made me laugh because I remember I had no idea until I found this site.

Chrissy0277 · 09-29-2006, 05:58 PM

I think its like the "designer" dog term. You get more money for a designer dog or even a teacup. Who wants to pay more for a "tiny" when you can buy a "teacup". Who wants to pay for more for a "mixed breed" when you can buy a "designer dog"

I think its all a sales pitch, in my opinion

my2boyz · 09-29-2006, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shopstump

I'm not sure, but I think by tiny they meant like very small for a yorkie, as in it is a tiny yorkie.. I think they were using tiny as an adjective not a term such as teacup.

But, the term teacup refers to a tiny Yorkie too.

Chrissy0277 · 09-29-2006, 06:02 PM

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chloeandj · 09-29-2006, 06:04 PM

I think it depends on who is saying it and how they say it. I have seen some owners use the word like it means they are higher class or something. Breeders use it as an advertising tool to get more money. But I personally have never cared either way about the word as long as it is used as a correct description. If your dog is 2 lbs. as an adult, why not call it a t cup, it is not within yorkie standard description...

julieg · 09-29-2006, 06:11 PM

I took Paris to the groomers today when a lady with two very overweight yorkies came in behind me. She said "what's that a TOY yorkie or something?" I turned around and said no she's NORMAL. She is just over 5 lbs. She wasn't very nice to me. I wanted to say you should stop over feeding those babies it's not good for their health. I should have. I think yorkies come in all sizes. There are the standard and then there are some bigger and some smaller. I have seen websites where their small babies were 4 times as much as their normal ones. My guess is they were the smallest of the litter. Even well minded great breeders occasionally get babies that are not the "standard" size. Way too many babies are breed to be very very small. I would be just way to nervous to have such a small baby.

Chrissy0277 · 09-29-2006, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by julieg

I took Paris to the groomers today when a lady with two very overweight yorkies came in behind me. She said "what's that a TOY yorkie or something?" I turned around and said no she's NORMAL. She is just over 5 lbs. She wasn't very nice to me. I wanted to say you should stop over feeding those babies it's not good for their health. I should have. I think yorkies come in all sizes. There are the standard and then there are some bigger and some smaller. I have seen websites where their small babies were 4 times as much as their normal ones. My guess is they were the smallest of the litter. Even well minded great breeders occasionally get babies that are not the "standard" size. Way too many babies are breed to be very very small. I would be just way to nervous to have such a small baby.

I think your right, yorkies come in all shapes and sizes it doesnt mean they are any less of a yorkie then one who is smaller or bigger. All that should matter in the end that you love your dog. Its a small select group of yorkies that are yorkies that are so close to the standard that they are shown. They are all not meant to be showdogs and all not meant to be bred. But that doesnt mean they are any less of a yorkie then one who is larger or smaller.

SweetCuteness · 09-29-2006, 06:20 PM

When I've seen the term "tiny" in reference to the "type" of yorkie, it seemed to be used interchangeably with teacup. I'm not saying when people say "oh she's so tiny, she's adorable." I mean when people say "Is that A tiny?" or "I have a toy yorkie for sale for $$ and a tiny for sale for $$$$". I agree with you though, if teacup isn't acceptable, then "Tiny" shouldn't be acceptable as a classification.

Touchy subject...

JeanieK · 09-29-2006, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

But, the term teacup refers to a tiny Yorkie too.

I think the word "teacup" is used as a marketing term to make people believe there are actually two different catagories, such as toy, minature and standard poodles.

There is only one catagory of yorkie, but the size can range from "tiny to "holy cow'.

abbie's mom · 09-29-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by julieg

I took Paris to the groomers today when a lady with two very overweight yorkies came in behind me. She said "what's that a TOY yorkie or something?" I turned around and said no she's NORMAL. She is just over 5 lbs. She wasn't very nice to me. I wanted to say you should stop over feeding those babies it's not good for their health. I should have.

Yeah...but, we ALL think of just the right thing to say after the situation is well passed.

Or, maybe: "And what are THOSE? The newer OBESE-size Yorkie, or something?"

shopstump · 09-29-2006, 07:39 PM

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I just checked out your webpage for the first time and you have some really cute stuff

Thanks! I designed it myself! Kinda plain since it was my first designs. I have way cuter things for winter, I just have to get them made. Haha.

And I laugh when I go places and hear people say "oh shes a teacup blahblah". When I was in Vegas I was at Petsmart getting stuff for my boyfriend's dogs and a girl there had a pom that was shaved and SOOOO CUTE and I asked her what it was and her response was "She's a tiny teacup Pomeranian" I bit my lip and didn't say what I was thinking, only because my boyfriend gets mad at me when I say stuff like that. But I think it is funny when people ask if Stump is a teacup or a toy.. especially since he is 7 - 8 pounds depending on how much he's eaten that day!! Lol. And you notice they don't have "Giant Yorkies" or "Huge Yorkies" .. because no one wants a BIG dog.. Because we all know 7 pounds is just soooo big.

SJK1113 · 09-29-2006, 07:46 PM

I think the problem is when breeders advertise them as "teacups", like they're a special kind of yorkie or something. They lead the buyer to believe that they are worth more, and they charge ridiculous prices for them. What I hate is when they deliberately try to breed for the tiny ones, not taking the puppy's health into consideration.

shopstump · 09-29-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SJK1113

I think the problem is when breeders advertise them as "teacups", like they're a special kind of yorkie or something. They lead the buyer to believe that they are worth more, and they charge ridiculous prices for them. What I hate is when they deliberately try to breed for the tiny ones, not taking the puppy's health into consideration.

Yeah I know what you mean!! *cough*Jeff Dane*cough* ... sorry I had to say it. It's the same thing with "Designer Dogs" ... Stump is Half Yorkie / Half Maltese and I love him this way and wouldn't have it any other way. But I by no means think he is a "Designer Dog" .. he is a mutt haha but I love him and he is the greatest dog in the world to me. I couldn't imagine paying $2,000 for him because his breeder had an accident.

09-29-2006, 05:50 PM	#1
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	Another 'teacup' thread O.k...love me, hate me or whatever for this but I have to know. I've read on YT forever that teacups don't exist but I was reading the other thread about 'teacups' and it seems that the term 'tiny' is o.k. Can someone please tell me what is the difference between the unacceptable term of 'teacup' and the seemingly acceptable term of 'tiny'? Don't they both basically mean the same thing?

09-29-2006, 05:52 PM	#2
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	Good question...let's see what answers you get. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

09-29-2006, 05:58 PM	#4
Chrissy0277 Its all about the yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,451	I think its like the "designer" dog term. You get more money for a designer dog or even a teacup. Who wants to pay more for a "tiny" when you can buy a "teacup". Who wants to pay for more for a "mixed breed" when you can buy a "designer dog" I think its all a sales pitch, in my opinion __________________ CHRISSY Nikki Precious Lizzy Mimi , Lena Taboo

09-29-2006, 06:11 PM	#8
julieg Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 114	I took Paris to the groomers today when a lady with two very overweight yorkies came in behind me. She said "what's that a TOY yorkie or something?" I turned around and said no she's NORMAL. She is just over 5 lbs. She wasn't very nice to me. I wanted to say you should stop over feeding those babies it's not good for their health. I should have. I think yorkies come in all sizes. There are the standard and then there are some bigger and some smaller. I have seen websites where their small babies were 4 times as much as their normal ones. My guess is they were the smallest of the litter. Even well minded great breeders occasionally get babies that are not the "standard" size. Way too many babies are breed to be very very small. I would be just way to nervous to have such a small baby. __________________ Mommy J ~ Paris

09-29-2006, 06:20 PM	#10
SweetCuteness I <3 Ferdinand Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,444	When I've seen the term "tiny" in reference to the "type" of yorkie, it seemed to be used interchangeably with teacup. I'm not saying when people say "oh she's so tiny, she's adorable." I mean when people say "Is that A tiny?" or "I have a toy yorkie for sale for $$ and a tiny for sale for $$$$". I agree with you though, if teacup isn't acceptable, then "Tiny" shouldn't be acceptable as a classification. Touchy subject... __________________ Britta ...and Ferdinand too

09-29-2006, 06:04 PM	#7
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	I think it depends on who is saying it and how they say it. I have seen some owners use the word like it means they are higher class or something. Breeders use it as an advertising tool to get more money. But I personally have never cared either way about the word as long as it is used as a correct description. If your dog is 2 lbs. as an adult, why not call it a t cup, it is not within yorkie standard description...

09-29-2006, 07:46 PM	#14
SJK1113 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa Posts: 2,150	I think the problem is when breeders advertise them as "teacups", like they're a special kind of yorkie or something. They lead the buyer to believe that they are worth more, and they charge ridiculous prices for them. What I hate is when they deliberately try to breed for the tiny ones, not taking the puppy's health into consideration.