First off: There have been so many replies here that it is impossible to quote them all. I disagree with using these terms to market pups for higher prices--I am sure most of this board's members do as well. However, WE all seem to be well aware of this--the fact that "Teacup," "Tiny," whatever does not make the dog a diff breed. Are there people who try to fool you into believing this? Yes, of course, but I don't think any of US do that...I think most of us use the terms, although they may not be correct, as descriptive terms for our babies. Therefor, I don't think WE need to be educated.
Secondly: Don't come on here talking about YTCA says this is standard and that is standard. I believe most of us know what is considered 'standard.' Don't discredit or try to make inferior those who own Yorkies that don't fit into the breed 'standard.' That would account for alot of us and is not a way to make new friends. There are alot of people on this board who have non-'standard' color Yorkies. There are alot of people on this board who have Yorkies under 4 pounds and over 7...again, not 'standard.' Again, I think it is a waste of time to try to 'EDUCATE' the members of this board on this...I think most of us are pretty well educated when it comes to this. |