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whispersmom2 · 05-03-2005, 01:48 PM

I do have problems with use of the strictly marketing phrase "teacup".. Since there is no standard for that, a breeder can call any size by that term and demand more money. I am not one bit surprised that manufacturers are using the term--they will do or say anything to take your money!! I keep remembering when CZ's were first put in jewelry....they were called "lab-created diamonds" and were much higher priced at first..
I went to Claymont, DE with a friend because we wanted to just see the wonderful puppies that breeder had advertised. She called any puppy that would mature at 5 lbs or under t-cups. Most breeders who use the term refer to pups that are under 3-2 1/2 lbs in my experience...

05-03-2005, 01:48 PM	#3
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	I do have problems with use of the strictly marketing phrase "teacup".. Since there is no standard for that, a breeder can call any size by that term and demand more money. I am not one bit surprised that manufacturers are using the term--they will do or say anything to take your money!! I keep remembering when CZ's were first put in jewelry....they were called "lab-created diamonds" and were much higher priced at first.. I went to Claymont, DE with a friend because we wanted to just see the wonderful puppies that breeder had advertised. She called any puppy that would mature at 5 lbs or under t-cups. Most breeders who use the term refer to pups that are under 3-2 1/2 lbs in my experience...