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That's funny!!! Well....in a way!
You ought to see the looks on peoples faces when I mention that there are really no "teacups". But I think it is said so many times and that is all the rage now, that people just have it stuck in their heads.
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Okay, I must admit.....I have never been UNcomfortable with the word teacup when describing a dog of any breed....AND I am sure that I have used this word in the past (before I found YorkieTalk) to describe a dog.
I just think that in todays society....we have become accustomed to the word teacup even though there are several "politically correct" words, such as "tiny" "small" or the phrase "under 4 pounds" etc.
Yes, I have said it in the past and I have also tried to correct people on the term (and then it becomes a long drawn out talk or those looks of what the hell), but in all honesty....it is just easier for me (because I hate to get into a heated debate over something like this) ignore it and move on or just say that "so and so's dog is indeed a tiny Yorkie or a small yorkie".
For the most part, it is just easier for people, in general, to say teacup....and they probably do not know any difference because no one has told them or they do not have small breed dogs or they have never read into the topic of that word in association with animal or they have never reserached purchasing a small breed dog, etc.
All we (most people) know is what we see and hear...we see stars with their "teacup" babies and we see how much of a demand there is for a "teacup" puppy....that is the fashion and rage now (I'm not saying it is right, but it is the truth in todays age), so that is what most want.......and hopefully they would do research on having such a small pet before making a big commitment, which, yes, I know, most do not!
I would only hope that anyone doing research on Yorkies will find YorkieTalk and have all of their questions answered!!! (regarding size or whatever else) ---much like I did!