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Originally Posted by KazzyK810  Maybe I'm alone in this...but I really don't see what the big deal is in how it's phrased: teacup, small, mini, itty bitty, tiny...it all means the same. I find it greatly hypocritical that it seems ok use expression to describe a larger than average yorkie such as: extra-large, big, huge, mega, teapot.
The members above stated themselves that people note the size range of yorkies. It's understandable, because there is a difference! A 2lb yorkie, 4lb yorkie & 7lb yorkie are noticeably different in size. Yes, it's just a couple of pounds, but on a small dog, makes an obvious difference in structure, face size, paw size, etc. I don't get what the big deal is when people state the obvious. |
I think it is because we (well... I feel) teacup is implying an acceptable sub breed of the yorkie.. like a poodle -there is standard down to toy. But I feed the term or label is just used by people who don't know better or breeders to get more money for their pups. The term is used often here in the states and I guess it just hits a nerve. I agree using terms like tiny for a small dog is the same as saying teapot (which is really just humor).
I feel if a dog is breed to be too small it is unhealthy and/or will live a shorter life. A standard yorkie or a yorkie who is larger than standard doesn't seam to have the health issues and usually are not breed to fit an image to get more money from the purchaser.