Right - there is no such thing (breed-wise) as a "teacup Yorkie."
But we have to remember that Yorkies do come in a lot of different sizes -
--- 1 1/2 pounds to 18 pounds -- WOW!
So the term "teacup" usually only refers to a smaller Yorkie. Some people use the term "teapot" for a larger Yorkie (in fun, of course). Nothing wrong with these terms - if you are only using them to describe the size of a dog.
I will never know why this term (teacup) upsets so many people -- when it is being used by well meaning people who aren't sure if it is a separate breed, but really mainly use it to describe a very little dog. I always wonder how many of us could correctly describe the many different breeds of horses - or other animals that a lot of other people have. Have a heart!!!!
None of us like breeders using this term to sell their pups --- my reason for this is simply that these same breeders are usually deliberating breeding very small little Yorkies for $$$$$. |