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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie  callin a yorkie pup tiny or teacup isn't really a bad thing, so long as you realize that these pups aren't worth anymore money just because they are smaller than the rest. in fact, the "tiny" yorkies born are usually a runt and will have a harder life and more health problems than the standard size. so if anything they should cost the buyer less because of the added risk. as long as you aren't using the terms as a ploy to sell these little babies at ridiculous rates, you haven't done anything wrong, they are tiny and they are tea cups, they aren't however worth more money for being so small...
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I have a so called 'Runt' or 'Teacup' but she came from an excellent breeder...NOT a BYB or Puppymill
...she WAS NOT bred to be small she just happened to come out smaller...her parents come from good lines and were shown at Crufts here in the UK, so hopefully she has a better chance than the BYB or puppymill bred pup...The reason these so called 'Breeders' breed for tinies and call them cute names like 'Teacup' and charge alot of money is because they are desirable 'handbag' puppies and people will pay for that...I admit to wanting a tiny...but i knew where NOT to look and that the REPUTABLE Hobby Show Breeder was the way forward...you may have to wait a bit longer but they will occasionally have smaller puppies that are too small to show or breed from, then the breeder will be looking for that special caring home.