Mine have all followed the growth charts very close. My male Ben, is about 4.5 pounds, sometimes a little less. I have even had people ask if he was a teacup or a minature. I just answer no, he is pretty average for a standard Yorkie.
No one means harm when they ask about them being teacup and I certainly never would take offense. It is just a term like "small" or "little." I know everyone freaks about the term here but that is only because unscrupulous breeders have tried to use the term to make more money and breed low weight dogs. I say if the term is not being used as a sales ploy, don't worry about it. Just nicely telling them "no" my Yorkie is within the standard weight range, is enough. I might even say, "some people call them that when they are small, but there is no official teacup designation." But usually people don't want to know the details, they are just making conversation about a dog they think is adorable.
So, relax. Don't worry or get mad over adjectives whether they be "cute, adorable, teacup, little, small" it just doesn't matter what anyone calls them.....you are going to love this puppy! |