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yorkipower · 04-13-2005, 07:35 AM

We got our pups last year from a lovely breeder www.yorkiepups.com near Paris TX He has a lovely website and his home, his dogs, his kennels and his knowledge are all wonderful. The term teacup refers to the grown size of the dog, I believe even AKC considers that under 4 pounds. I got a couple a little larger due to fear of the tinies, mine are 5 and 7 pounds and we are expecting the end of May. We are both excited and a little worried about the close relationship of the babies when the new addition(s) arrive

I hope your puppies are well and do wonder why you decided to get more than one at the same time as it is very difficult to house train a family of puppies all at once. What I am most concerned about is 1) the person you may have gotten your dogs from and 2) that this person or someone else told you that the term teacup is an accepted term by AKC standards. As to #2 either the person is ignorant or intentionally decieved you. Either case, it is extremely troublesome! NO, AKC DOES NOT RECONGIZE THE TERM TEACUP IN ANY BREED. The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America is the offical Yorkshire Terrier Club of the American Kennel Club (AKC) and as part of its code of ethics, NO BREEDER WHO BELONGS TO THE YTCA MAY SELL A PUPPY UNDER THE TERM TEACUP. PERIOD. As it is, the size you got is perfectly within the "standard" and a healthy and "normal" size for a Yorkie.I can't get on the link you sent. Each time I try, my computer logs off. So I will give this person the benefit of the doubt since I cannot verify who it is and don't want to spread rumers about someone who is not so deserving.

Welcome to the board and I know I speak for everyone here, we wish you and your new puppies the best.

04-13-2005, 07:35 AM	#41
yorkipower BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Posts: 446	We got our pups last year from a lovely breeder www.yorkiepups.com near Paris TX He has a lovely website and his home, his dogs, his kennels and his knowledge are all wonderful. The term teacup refers to the grown size of the dog, I believe even AKC considers that under 4 pounds. I got a couple a little larger due to fear of the tinies, mine are 5 and 7 pounds and we are expecting the end of May. We are both excited and a little worried about the close relationship of the babies when the new addition(s) arrive I hope your puppies are well and do wonder why you decided to get more than one at the same time as it is very difficult to house train a family of puppies all at once. What I am most concerned about is 1) the person you may have gotten your dogs from and 2) that this person or someone else told you that the term teacup is an accepted term by AKC standards. As to #2 either the person is ignorant or intentionally decieved you. Either case, it is extremely troublesome! NO, AKC DOES NOT RECONGIZE THE TERM TEACUP IN ANY BREED. The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America is the offical Yorkshire Terrier Club of the American Kennel Club (AKC) and as part of its code of ethics, NO BREEDER WHO BELONGS TO THE YTCA MAY SELL A PUPPY UNDER THE TERM TEACUP. PERIOD. As it is, the size you got is perfectly within the "standard" and a healthy and "normal" size for a Yorkie.I can't get on the link you sent. Each time I try, my computer logs off. So I will give this person the benefit of the doubt since I cannot verify who it is and don't want to spread rumers about someone who is not so deserving. Welcome to the board and I know I speak for everyone here, we wish you and your new puppies the best.