[Ashley V]

A lot of breeders do use the term to raise their prices. Why do you think an pup with an estimated weight of 7 lbs would go for maybe $900 and a "teacup" would go for $1200? Celebrities are out there "advertising" their little "designer" "teacup" breeds and regular people are wanting them smaller and smaller so breeders are breeding them tiny, calling them teacups, and jacking up the prices. While a lot of them are perfectly healthy, the risks of them being unhealthy and getting hurt are a lot greater than a bigger yorkie. Sometimes though, you do get a tiny one in a liter, but a breeder should not intentionally breed for them. They should be breeding for a weight between 4-7 lbs.