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Originally Posted by VJuarez  I don't want to start any arguments just a general question: Why do many people seem to get offended with the use of the word "teacup?" Many posts on here state that only irresponsible breeders use this to jack up the price, but I purchased a yorkie advertised as "teacup." She is about 10 months old 2.75 lbs and "knock on wood" excellent health. I see it as more of a guideline on how small the puppy is going to be (It's just like buying anything else fountain drinks are small, medium, large, trucks are regular, extended or crew cab, yorkies are teacup, toy, etc..). I just don't want new yorkie parents to think all "teacups" are bad and that all breeders advertising as so are bad. I love my "teacup" baby so much! |
The problem is the fact that people use this term to sell their puppies. Why not say that this puppy may be smaller because in all honesty you never know what size a dog will be. I have seen people say they spent so much for a "teacup" and the dog ends up being 15lbs. Why give the yorkie a sub division when there is no such thing. They are a toy breed, and they are Yorkshire Terriers. They have a range limit for weight, just because they are above or below doesn't change that they are a Yorkshire Terrier.
To me that is like looking at a minature schnauzer and if they become large turning them into a standard schnauzer.