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Originally Posted by BakersDozen  I will just throw in my two cents here, there are a lot of opinions on this topic and I think always will be. I personally am not bothered at all by a breeder using the term "teacup", to me it is merely an adjective, just like "teapot" or "teakettle". It does not bother me as long as the breeder does not use it as a breed name, and preferably makes it clear that it is only an adjective. With this in mind, I prefer to see, on a website for example, "teacup size Yorkie" instead of "teacup Yorkie". By including the word size, it makes it clear that the term is referring to the size and not a separate breed. Or sometimes I will see them put the term "teacup" in quotation marks--I prefer this as well. I am slightly bothered by seeing Teacup Yorkie, capitalized like it is a title. |
I have to disagree. Every reputable breeder knows that there is not such thing as a breed called a "Teacup Yorkie". So why in their right mind would they choose to call their puppies "teacup size Yorkies". I believe it should be the job of every breeder to educate their buyers on the issue, not further confuse them. The term needs to be eliminated.