It's considered incorrect and unethical to use the term "teacup" when describing yorkies, as there is no such thing. Please read below to educate yourself about this term, the damage it has done to breeds, and why we should never use it. And please, educate others
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Reasons the term "teacup" is inappropriate:
- Used as marketing term by unscrupulous, unethical breeders
- No such thing as the “teacup” category in dogs; it’s an invented marketing term
- Causes unethical breeders to skyrocket their prices for their special “teacup” dogs
- Makes buyers think that breeders can
predict or guarantee adult size of dogs, which is IMPOSSIBLE - this is a lie!
- Has resulted in unethical breeders trying to breed for “tinies”, which can have devastating health results
- Has resulted in unhealthy in-breeding and over-breeding
- Has resulted in an increase in internet sales for these supposed “special” yorkies, which don’t actually exist as a category within the yorkie breed
- Has created widespread misinformation that “teacup” is an actual accurate term
- Has created a desire for tinier and tinier and tinier dogs
- Common health issues in so called teacup puppies include things like liver shunts, hypoglycemia, heart problems, open soft spots on the skull, collapsing trachea, seizures, respiratory problems, digestive problems, blindness, and the list goes on.
- Teacup puppies, because they are so small and frail, are also prone to breaking bones even while preforming normal activities (such as jumping, playing, or running) that would present little to no danger to a normal puppy.