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Originally Posted by concretegurl  Marketing terminology.
I have a "teapot" from standard size parents and it's one thing to get a "teacup" from standard size parents...they do exist but these are cutesy terms to describe a Yorkie...not terms a breeder should be using to sell you a pup.
Purposely breeding undersized dogs to get "teacups" is wrong especially because they are more prone to a lot of health issues correlating with their downsizing...I'm seeing the beginning of the "teacup" mini schnauzer craze...a lot of health issues with them too, like suddenly there are hypoglycemic schnauzies showing up! |
I agree with this. My boy is from two standard parents, his siblings are all around 5lbs and counting, and Harley is my little "cupcake" he is barely 4lbs wet. I get the teacup thing all the time, but honestly it's a scam. My breeder told me she heard someone talking about "teaspoon" yorkies to the other day and agreed that the terms made her sick.