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yorkipower · 01-20-2005, 11:17 AM

No, like people have already posted, your Yorkie is not too big, but yes, you’ve been ripped. As was posted earlier the official standard for the Yorkshire Terrier, as it is adopted by the Yorshire Terrier Club of America (“YTCA”, the official American Kennel Club (“AKC”), states that Yorkies “shall not exceed seven pounds” of course, just because a Yorkie exceeds seven pounds, doesn’t make it less of a Yorkie – just makes it too big to be a show dog.

I can’t say this enough: THERE ARE NO SUCH THINGS AS “TEACUPS” (other than the kind someone uses with a saucer!) That word started with toy poodles and has spread to encompass most of the dogs in the AKC “Toy” Group. It’s a marketing device and a ploy used by less than scrupulous and/or ignorant breeders who have recently jumped on the “teacup” bandwagon, fueled by a frenzy created by equally ignorant and fashion conscious pop-stars and teenage girls. Some of these breeders sell puppies for outrageous prices, and it sounds like you fell victim to one such breeder. To give you a comparison, my own POINTED SHOW DOG was less than $1,500. Incidentally, she is only four pounds.

Now, you mention that you have something in writing? I am doubtful it could be the dog’s papers as, at least, the AKC would not have put “teacup” next to “Yorkshire Terrier” in the pedigree. Is it some sort of contract or guarantee? Read it carefully. I am a lawyer, and as such, cannot give you legal advice in this instance (especially not over the internet like this) but I’d suggest that since we are talking about a sizable amount of money, and what you presumed to be a guarantee, your state (or the state of your purchase) may have a lemon-law that applies to the purchase of pets and a local attorney might be able to make a contract claim for you to recoup some of your lost funds. You should speak to an attorney and find out your legal rights and whether you can recoup some of your lost funds.

Lastly, as a more global post (not speaking to the chorus here): PEOPLE – NO ONE CAN PROMISE THE ULTIMATE SIZE OF A THREE MONTH OLD PUPPY! DO NOT BUY A PUPPY FROM SOMEONE WHO WILL SWEAR TO THE ULTIMATE SIZE OF THE DOG - ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE MARKETING IT AS A TEACUP! Amen.

01-20-2005, 11:17 AM	#7
yorkipower BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Posts: 446	No, like people have already posted, your Yorkie is not too big, but yes, you’ve been ripped. As was posted earlier the official standard for the Yorkshire Terrier, as it is adopted by the Yorshire Terrier Club of America (“YTCA”, the official American Kennel Club (“AKC”), states that Yorkies “shall not exceed seven pounds” of course, just because a Yorkie exceeds seven pounds, doesn’t make it less of a Yorkie – just makes it too big to be a show dog. I can’t say this enough: THERE ARE NO SUCH THINGS AS “TEACUPS” (other than the kind someone uses with a saucer!) That word started with toy poodles and has spread to encompass most of the dogs in the AKC “Toy” Group. It’s a marketing device and a ploy used by less than scrupulous and/or ignorant breeders who have recently jumped on the “teacup” bandwagon, fueled by a frenzy created by equally ignorant and fashion conscious pop-stars and teenage girls. Some of these breeders sell puppies for outrageous prices, and it sounds like you fell victim to one such breeder. To give you a comparison, my own POINTED SHOW DOG was less than $1,500. Incidentally, she is only four pounds. Now, you mention that you have something in writing? I am doubtful it could be the dog’s papers as, at least, the AKC would not have put “teacup” next to “Yorkshire Terrier” in the pedigree. Is it some sort of contract or guarantee? Read it carefully. I am a lawyer, and as such, cannot give you legal advice in this instance (especially not over the internet like this) but I’d suggest that since we are talking about a sizable amount of money, and what you presumed to be a guarantee, your state (or the state of your purchase) may have a lemon-law that applies to the purchase of pets and a local attorney might be able to make a contract claim for you to recoup some of your lost funds. You should speak to an attorney and find out your legal rights and whether you can recoup some of your lost funds. Lastly, as a more global post (not speaking to the chorus here): PEOPLE – NO ONE CAN PROMISE THE ULTIMATE SIZE OF A THREE MONTH OLD PUPPY! DO NOT BUY A PUPPY FROM SOMEONE WHO WILL SWEAR TO THE ULTIMATE SIZE OF THE DOG - ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE MARKETING IT AS A TEACUP! Amen.