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Meggie · 03-06-2008, 05:11 AM

Teacup is just a word, slang, it isn't an official description.
Most of the ones in the show ring here are in the 5-7lb range, some of the males are a bit smaller, but breeders who show won't usually keep a smaller bitch as it's too dangerous to breed from her. Even if you were to mate to a tiny dog there is still a risk of a big puppy because of the larger breeds like the Clydesdale & Paisley from which Yorkies were developed. Compared to many British breeds, it is still a relatively new breed & not as stabalized as some of those that are hundreds of years old.

All you need is the breed standard, it contains all you need to know...

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/199

03-06-2008, 05:11 AM	#16
Meggie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Yorkshire, England Posts: 783	Teacup is just a word, slang, it isn't an official description. Most of the ones in the show ring here are in the 5-7lb range, some of the males are a bit smaller, but breeders who show won't usually keep a smaller bitch as it's too dangerous to breed from her. Even if you were to mate to a tiny dog there is still a risk of a big puppy because of the larger breeds like the Clydesdale & Paisley from which Yorkies were developed. Compared to many British breeds, it is still a relatively new breed & not as stabalized as some of those that are hundreds of years old. All you need is the breed standard, it contains all you need to know... http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/199