ALL yorkies are TOYS. They are in the TOY group of dogs. Teacup is a word some use to describe an extra small dog. But that description should not be comfused with there being a teacup yorkie. a yorkie is not a teacup, a yorkie is a toy, just the same as a beagle is a hound and a jack russel is a terrier. a yorkie is a toy. beeders that advertise teacup yorkies are using the term teacup to try to make people think they are getting something really special and rare and they charge a much higher price for them. That is wrong and it does not make them ethical in my opinion.