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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88  When there are red flags present to see there is no need wasting the time. Teacup is not just a name it was a word created by bad breeders and puppy mills to jack up the prices and bring people in. There is no such thing and just about every reputable breeder I have talked to absolutely does not want to be associated with that word. |
Teacup has been exploited by bad breeders and puppy mills for marketing, but do we know that the word originated with them? My first love is history (my major in school), so I am genuinely interested in the origins.
I do not condone the use of 'teacup,' but I always wonder how 'toy' became accepted and official. The word toy in relationship to dogs has negative connotations for me.