Teacup Yorkies

[Shelby&Seymour]

I know.... I know........
According to "Standard" there are not "Teacup" Yorkies. They are just small.

It just bothers me that there are so many referring to them as TEACUPS!!!!! (even here...in THIS THREAD... read the posts!!!!! )

Let's stop calling them that!! We keep talking about how awful it is, but then turn around and call them TEACUPS!!!!

....... Sorry, needed to say it.......... just a pet peeve!!

[abbie's mom]

Originally Posted by PrestigeousYT

It is a labor of love that really is stressful with one this small as you know.
Long nights with getting up every two hours for feedings alot of times you just can't sleep from the stress.
I just hope that someone who reads this will realize that you don't want a puppy from a breeder that is willing to breed little delicate girls and cut them open everytime for a CSection so they can have a little puppy.
If you desire a little one, find someone who happens to have a runt.
Its best to get one after 6 months or 9 months is even better on the small ones.
Deana
Prestigeous

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[Mybabyboymax]

Originally Posted by Shelby&Seymour

I know.... I know........
According to "Standard" there are not "Teacup" Yorkies. They are just small.

It just bothers me that there are so many referring to them as TEACUPS!!!!! (even here...in THIS THREAD... read the posts!!!!! )

Let's stop calling them that!! We keep talking about how awful it is, but then turn around and call them TEACUPS!!!!

....... Sorry, needed to say it.......... just a pet peeve!!

There was something I never understood when I first joined YT. First let me say that did not have any knowledge of "teacups" before YT. I thought that it was a legit term, and thats what the small ones were really called. Of course becoming a member of YT I learned differently. But I still dont understand whats the big deal if the word is used to describe a small yorkie. yes I get the story behind teacups and why people call them that and ask more money for them. Many on YT say that its a ploy to get more money and its not right to do that yet even breeders on YT charge more for their smaller ones. so they do the very same thing that people on YT think is wrong but no one says that to them. I guess Im just a bit confused. Teacup is a word used to describe a smaller yorkie and it is looked at so bad yet you guys use teapot. its just a word...but so is teacup. I dont I guess I just dont understand the big deal. Im sure someone will explain it lol

[yorkiegirl83]

Originally Posted by Mybabyboymax

There was something I never understood when I first joined YT. First let me say that did not have any knowledge of "teacups" before YT. I thought that it was a legit term, and thats what the small ones were really called. Of course becoming a member of YT I learned differently. But I still dont understand whats the big deal if the word is used to describe a small yorkie. yes I get the story behind teacups and why people call them that and ask more money for them. Many on YT say that its a ploy to get more money and its not right to do that yet even breeders on YT charge more for their smaller ones. so they do the very same thing that people on YT think is wrong but no one says that to them. I guess Im just a bit confused. Teacup is a word used to describe a smaller yorkie and it is looked at so bad yet you guys use teapot. its just a word...but so is teacup. I dont I guess I just dont understand the big deal. Im sure someone will explain it lol

My breeder did advertise McKenzie as a "teacup" which I wouldn't even classify her as, but she never charged more for her because of her size. I was hesitant to buy her after that, but I'm glad that I did.

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by Mybabyboymax

There was something I never understood when I first joined YT. First let me say that did not have any knowledge of "teacups" before YT. I thought that it was a legit term, and thats what the small ones were really called. Of course becoming a member of YT I learned differently. But I still dont understand whats the big deal if the word is used to describe a small yorkie. yes I get the story behind teacups and why people call them that and ask more money for them. Many on YT say that its a ploy to get more money and its not right to do that yet even breeders on YT charge more for their smaller ones. so they do the very same thing that people on YT think is wrong but no one says that to them. I guess Im just a bit confused. Teacup is a word used to describe a smaller yorkie and it is looked at so bad yet you guys use teapot. its just a word...but so is teacup. I dont I guess I just dont understand the big deal. Im sure someone will explain it lol

I hate the term because those uneducated about the breed really think there is a "teacup" yorkie. Sometimes I want to scream when I hear someone ask if that's a teacup yorkie or a standard yorkie...ugh. It just annoys the crap out of me. What really gets to me is when someone has a yorkie and thinks there is a teacup yorkie. OMG...why did they not educate themselves on the breed they wanted BEFORE they bought it..just dumb Everyone thinks they want a teacup yorkie because they're so cute and little, but most people have no idea they don't exist and most people are not responsible enough to own such a tiny dog. They don't understand the increased risks, vet bills, and precautions that come with owning a really tiny dog. I just wish people would educate themselves and realize that there is no such thing as a teacup anything..no teacup poodle, maltese, yorkie, chihuahua, pomeranian, ANYTHING! It does not exist! And breeders that sell them as "teacups" are no good. It's a major red flag that should tell you to run like the wind.

One reason the term "teacup" is so bad is because it can be so deceiving. While there is a standard for the yorkshire terrier (up to 7lbs), there is NO standard for a Teacup Yorkshire Terrier. Because of this, breeders could sell any dog as a Teacup if they wanted to. I've seen a lot of dogs that were sold to people as teacups that ended up being larger than the Yorkie standard. It's just all so dishonest really.

[hha]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I hate the term because those uneducated about the breed really think there is a "teacup" yorkie. Sometimes I want to scream when I hear someone ask if that's a teacup yorkie or a standard yorkie...ugh. It just annoys the crap out of me. What really gets to me is when someone has a yorkie and thinks there is a teacup yorkie. OMG...why did they not educate themselves on the breed they wanted BEFORE they bought it..just dumb Everyone thinks they want a teacup yorkie because they're so cute and little, but most people have no idea they don't exist and most people are not responsible enough to own such a tiny dog. They don't understand the increased risks, vet bills, and precautions that come with owning a really tiny dog. I just wish people would educate themselves and realize that there is no such thing as a teacup anything..no teacup poodle, maltese, yorkie, chihuahua, pomeranian, ANYTHING! It does not exist! And breeders that sell them as "teacups" are no good. It's a major red flag that should tell you to run like the wind.

One reason the term "teacup" is so bad is because it can be so deceiving. While there is a standard for the yorkshire terrier (up to 7lbs), there is NO standard for a Teacup Yorkshire Terrier. Because of this, breeders could sell any dog as a Teacup if they wanted to. I've seen a lot of dogs that were sold to people as teacups that ended up being larger than the Yorkie standard. It's just all so dishonest really.

[littlewhip]

I just checked our local paper and there are at least 4 ads all advertsing teacups...1000 & up some others just state yokies for sale, no price info, nada

[HallTx1203]

Originally Posted by Sookie

Another good option for getting a really nice Yorkie for a lot less money is to get a retired breeding bitch. My breeder says she has a waiting list for hers. Usually they are retired while they are still quite young and a reputable breeder wouldn't be breeding a female that isn't great quality. Some one might correct me if I'm wrong about this information.

I think you are very correct in your information...

Two of our daughters have retired breeders as pets....And they are great...