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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr I totally agree! IMHO, it is simply a matter of semantics and I don't understand all the uproar it creates everytime someone uses the word "teacup". It's just a word and it is used to denote size. It is used by good and bad breeders alike and is not used "solely for the purpose of marketing". I avoid using the term because it is so controversial but then I have also been told that "tiny" is not appropriate either so I have started using the weight as the measurement when I discuss the subject of size.
I think it makes yorkie fanciers sound sort of ridiculous and less credible when they make such a big deal about a word. We need to accept the fact that the term exists and is not going anywhere. In fact, it is becoming more common. Target uses it as a size designation in their doggy clothing line as do several other popular clothing lines. We may not like it but to insist that the small size does not exist makes us appear to be ignorant. Of course they exist.
It is true that it may mean something different to different people so it is always best to ask how they define it. Most breeders I know that use the term teacup are referring to a dog who will probably be less than 5 lbs as an adult. Some people place the cut off at 4 lbs. |
I totally agree,I personally don't use the term but I don't see any harm it does.JMHO
