In my experience...the reason I am sure to mention "she is not a teacup, just small for a yorkie", when asked about my 2.9 pounder Lola, is because so many times after they ask if she is a "teacup" they continue with "I want a small one too"...or "I saw a teacup for $3,500 + " and I want one".
I think it basically boils down to the fact that I know she is tiny and that I am able to give her the special attention that she sometimes needs, just like so many mommies and daddies on this site who have yorkies below standard weight. I just don't want to advertise the word "teacup" to people who aren't members here or don't fully understand that puppies should not be bred to be "teacups".
I know the term "teacup" will not go away, but I feel like I have a responsibility to at least inform people who may be confused about it.
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