Harley is barely 4lbs and I'm constantly asked the teacup question. I try to politely explain that some breeders make up that term to make more money from people, and I explain that the breed standard is 4-7lb. I also make it clear that there are some breeds where miniature or teacup is actually a breed (such as a minuature poodle). Most of the time we continue to chat and I teach them a bit about the breed.
The other day we went for a walk and I had to explain it to three different groups of people who stopped to say hi to Harley.
__________________ Kendra Harley, you were the light in my life, rest peacefully my love! |