[Latuya]

I usually stay away from threads such as these. They end up getting a bit heated and I don't understand why. Let's leave the word "teacup" aside for a moment. Now most people when it comes to,,,,, yorkies, poodles, Chihuahuas or any xs or toy breed dog, want something very tiny. Call it what ever you may,,, It's what most are looking for. I have yet to come across a breeder who does not charge more for their smaller sized pups. With todays demands for the teacup sized, why not charge a little more for them? In most cases breeders refer to those smaller pups as teacups. To me it's just a word used to describe smaller. Not using the word isn't going to change the fact that most breeders will charge more for the tinier pups. Now I do not agree breeding bitches under 5 lbs for main goal to have tinier pups and using the word teacup to refer to some kind of different type of yorkie. However it's being done. It's up to the potential owner to educate themselves or at least do some homework before purchasing anything. And that's what we are here for. To educate! Not to come down or talk down to someone who uses the word.

I do not get pushed out of shape just because someone uses the "T" word. I have a 3.1 pounder and he is always referred as a teacup. I don't mind one bit. In most cases they are just referring to smaller then standard size. I wish people would ease up on people who use the darn word. There is a way to educate our newer members without getting all stirred up.