Quote:
Originally Posted by 1yorkie  Just wanted to keep you all updated. We took our "TEACUP" Yorkie to the Vet yesterday and very excited to report our beautiful "TEACUP" Yorkie is all better!! Vet said it was just her diet! To those of you who said I might not reply, I apologize I didn't respond immediately as I do have a life. I don't sit on YorkieTalk all day!! Oh and those of you who don't believe their is such thing as a "TEACUP"... I beg to differ!! As a matter of fact the Veterinarian pointed out, "Anything under the standard weight of a Yorkshire Terrier, would be considered a "TEACUP". Oh and you right, I haven't been on 'YorkieTalk' for a few years, now I remember why! Wink...Wink!!!  |
Glad your puppy is feeling better.
However I feel the need to burst your bubble. According to the Yorkshire Terrier Club of American and the American Kennel Club breed standard the weight of a yorkie "Must not exceed seven pounds." So by that statement ruling any dog 7 lbs and under is within the standard. A 1.5lb yorkie, while it may be smaller then the average yorkie, is still a "STANDARD" Yorkshire Terrier.
As you've been told before, the term "teacup" is a marketing ploy used by some breeders to make their puppies seem extra special and cute. This special term also comes with a price tag.