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love_me_cody · 01-28-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

Wow that is a great site!! Thanks!!
I wonder if they will let me include their link on my site about teacups?

I have no idea. It would be great if we can come up with new things that isn't on the site. Also mention that there is no such thing as imperials (shih tzus unless you just want to explain about yorkies) also.

LunasMomma · 01-28-2008, 09:42 PM

I think adding something about growth would be good too. As we've all seen, a tiny pup can become a teapot, and a larger puppy can turn out to be small as an adult. So if you pay extra for a "teacup", there's no guarantee that the pup will stay tiny.

Give me a 7lber anyday, I tell ya

MUCH less worrying

MyTrixie143 · 01-28-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bbrewser

It's great that you are informing people about the issue of "teacup" yorkies, when you get it up please let us know, I'd like to check it out!

I found this website and was appalled at her definition of "teacup", it also says that her website is "the number one yorkie website in the world"...hmm

www.yorkiepup.com/teacupword.html

That is Jeff Danes website. Sadly it is one of the biggest websites out there. He is a huge puppy miller so naturally you can't believe anything he says. It just irks me that he comes off as so misleading and knowledgeable to unsuspecting buyers.

Pinkluver · 01-28-2008, 10:31 PM

He actually Charges 10,000 For a Yorkie? HOLY CRAP, I know its wrong for him to take advantage of people, but if a person is seriously THAT stupid I think they might deserve to pay 10,000 for a dog. I can't imagine people being that dumb...It just amazes me! The whole website makes me SICK!

love_me_cody · 01-28-2008, 10:49 PM

yeah, some people has the money and likes to spend it. Some even think the more money, the better the quality which isn't true. Like Yorkymom from Youtube likes to chare $3000-$5000 per a dog because they are suppose to be the 'best lines' (Maxamillion?) and are micros? Talking about dragging a line into the ground!

SassyLikeMom · 01-28-2008, 10:50 PM

I don't understand why people make a big fuss about this, over and over.

Sorry, but right now the demand is for the little ones, and that makes the monetary value of the little ones much higher. How many reputable breeders out there do not charge more money if they have a little one??! I'd love to know one....that person would be getting a lot of business from me!!

The fact of the matter is that people will pay more money for a tiny baby. And using the term teacup is just using a descriptive adjective!! Get over it!

love_me_cody · 01-28-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SassyLikeMom

I don't understand why people make a big fuss about this, over and over.

Sorry, but right now the demand is for the little ones, and that makes the monetary value of the little ones much higher. How many reputable breeders out there do not charge more money if they have a little one??! I'd love to know one....that person would be getting a lot of business from me!!

The fact of the matter is that people will pay more money for a tiny baby. And using the term teacup is just using a descriptive adjective!! Get over it!

LOL..... We can do whatever we want. If she wants to create a site, she can. If WE have an opinion about something, OH WELL! It's our opinion...
Are you a breeder? if so...
Do you sell Teacups?

What's the point at getting mad because people want to get the word out about how people are lying?

Pinkluver · 01-28-2008, 10:58 PM

You know I agree to some extent the cost of a yorkie is about supply and demand, but lets get real, 1,000 - 2,000 is a good price for a yorkie in most areas but $10,000 thats seriously INSANE.
As far as the word teacup, it causes confusion, for instance my mother in law thought (because a friend of hers has 3 yorkies) that there were differant types of yorkies (standard, toy and Teacup) I had to explain to her that she was infact wrong and that a standard Yorkie is 7lbs or under. But that there is not a seperate breed that is Toy or Tea cup, it is all one breed, some are just smaller than others.

SassyLikeMom · 01-28-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by love_me_cody

LOL..... We can do whatever we want. If she wants to create a site, she can. If WE have an opinion about something, OH WELL! It's our opinion...
Are you a breeder? if so...
Do you sell Teacups?

What's the point at getting mad because people want to get the word out about how people are lying?

I'm not mad, I just get annoyed at all the posts on here about teacups. I don't see many breeders posting ads saying we have standard, toy, and teacup yorkies, granted I do see some, but mostly I see them use the word teacup as a descriptive adjective. And really, why is it such a big deal if someone uses those terms in their advertising? It's just better enabling potential buyers to weed through ads and easily find what they are looking for. It's not necessarily lying, it's just being descriptive.

And no, I'm not a breeder, I'm mom to two very cute "TEACUP" babies!!

Pinkluver · 01-28-2008, 11:59 PM

It is a shame people do not educate themselves more. But a good breeder should explain what a TRUE yorkie to standard is, and that there isn't another 'type' of yorkie called a tea-cup. There are for instance differant types of Poodles (standard and toy...) and some people probably just assume its the same type of thing. I think its partly the responsibilty of a reputable breeder to educate the person buying their puppy. Almost even more so than the buyer. A good breeder only wants the best home for their puppies.

Itspuppyluv · 01-29-2008, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SassyLikeMom

I'm not mad, I just get annoyed at all the posts on here about teacups. I don't see many breeders posting ads saying we have standard, toy, and teacup yorkies, granted I do see some, but mostly I see them use the word teacup as a descriptive adjective. And really, why is it such a big deal if someone uses those terms in their advertising? It's just better enabling potential buyers to weed through ads and easily find what they are looking for. It's not necessarily lying, it's just being descriptive.

And no, I'm not a breeder, I'm mom to two very cute "TEACUP" babies!!

It can get annoying when subjects are brought up over and over but that is because we already know this stuff. People will read this thread or go to MyTrixie's website that are still learning and will have never seen this information before.

There are people that think it is a different type of yorkie and people that do pay more for teacups that end up much larger than promised. We've seen many of them here on YT. There are breeders that lie about it. Warning people (even over and over

) can't hurt and will help someone.

bjh · 01-29-2008, 05:32 AM

Personally, I think the focus should not be on the term 'teacup' because that just describes a very small Yorkie. We should focus on the ethics and dangers of breeding very tiny Yorkies and the health issues of tiny Yorkies. When I get calls asking if mine are teacups I don't go into a tirade about the term. I just explain to them what I think my puppies will weight and I tell them they need to be very careful about purchasing a very tiny Yorkie because they have a lot of health issues and are much more delicate.

MorkieAZ · 01-29-2008, 05:54 AM

I saw a website yesterday that used the treminology..."TEASPOON"

Pinkluver · 01-29-2008, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bjh

Personally, I think the focus should not be on the term 'teacup' because that just describes a very small Yorkie. We should focus on the ethics and dangers of breeding very tiny Yorkies and the health issues of tiny Yorkies. When I get calls asking if mine are teacups I don't go into a tirade about the term. I just explain to them what I think my puppies will weight and I tell them they need to be very careful about purchasing a very tiny Yorkie because they have a lot of health issues and are much more delicate.

I agree, the word TEACUP itself isn't what causes tons of damage,it is the lack or explination behind using the word, its the bad things that come with trying to breed a 2lb yorkie by breeding tiny males and females, its the bad things that come when somebody purchases their cute TEACUP yorkie only for it to be sickly or be to hard for them to take care of. I do realize smaller yorkies are the 'cool' thing to have, and (some not all) breeders are going to take advantage of that.

bjh · 01-29-2008, 07:20 AM

I have a website called YorkieTips.com that I am just getting ready to start working on. I have got so many fabulous tips and ideas from YT. I hope I can use that website to help educate people on the important issues involved in owning, breeding and showing Yorkies. We all need to work together for the welfare of the breed and we don't always have to agree on technicalities (teacup) but focus on healthy, sound Yorkies.

01-28-2008, 09:42 PM	#17
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I think adding something about growth would be good too. As we've all seen, a tiny pup can become a teapot, and a larger puppy can turn out to be small as an adult. So if you pay extra for a "teacup", there's no guarantee that the pup will stay tiny. Give me a 7lber anyday, I tell ya MUCH less worrying __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

01-28-2008, 10:31 PM	#19
Pinkluver Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: texas Posts: 381	He actually Charges 10,000 For a Yorkie? HOLY CRAP, I know its wrong for him to take advantage of people, but if a person is seriously THAT stupid I think they might deserve to pay 10,000 for a dog. I can't imagine people being that dumb...It just amazes me! The whole website makes me SICK! __________________ Momma to Ava

01-28-2008, 10:58 PM	#23
Pinkluver Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: texas Posts: 381	You know I agree to some extent the cost of a yorkie is about supply and demand, but lets get real, 1,000 - 2,000 is a good price for a yorkie in most areas but $10,000 thats seriously INSANE. As far as the word teacup, it causes confusion, for instance my mother in law thought (because a friend of hers has 3 yorkies) that there were differant types of yorkies (standard, toy and Teacup) I had to explain to her that she was infact wrong and that a standard Yorkie is 7lbs or under. But that there is not a seperate breed that is Toy or Tea cup, it is all one breed, some are just smaller than others. __________________ Momma to Ava

01-28-2008, 11:59 PM	#25
Pinkluver Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: texas Posts: 381	It is a shame people do not educate themselves more. But a good breeder should explain what a TRUE yorkie to standard is, and that there isn't another 'type' of yorkie called a tea-cup. There are for instance differant types of Poodles (standard and toy...) and some people probably just assume its the same type of thing. I think its partly the responsibilty of a reputable breeder to educate the person buying their puppy. Almost even more so than the buyer. A good breeder only wants the best home for their puppies. __________________ Momma to Ava

01-29-2008, 05:32 AM	#27
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	Personally, I think the focus should not be on the term 'teacup' because that just describes a very small Yorkie. We should focus on the ethics and dangers of breeding very tiny Yorkies and the health issues of tiny Yorkies. When I get calls asking if mine are teacups I don't go into a tirade about the term. I just explain to them what I think my puppies will weight and I tell them they need to be very careful about purchasing a very tiny Yorkie because they have a lot of health issues and are much more delicate. Last edited by bjh; 01-29-2008 at 05:34 AM.

01-28-2008, 10:49 PM	#20
love_me_cody YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,747 Blog Entries: 2	yeah, some people has the money and likes to spend it. Some even think the more money, the better the quality which isn't true. Like Yorkymom from Youtube likes to chare $3000-$5000 per a dog because they are suppose to be the 'best lines' (Maxamillion?) and are micros? Talking about dragging a line into the ground!

01-28-2008, 10:50 PM	#21
SassyLikeMom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: in my high heels! Posts: 39	I don't understand why people make a big fuss about this, over and over. Sorry, but right now the demand is for the little ones, and that makes the monetary value of the little ones much higher. How many reputable breeders out there do not charge more money if they have a little one??! I'd love to know one....that person would be getting a lot of business from me!! The fact of the matter is that people will pay more money for a tiny baby. And using the term teacup is just using a descriptive adjective!! Get over it!

01-29-2008, 05:54 AM	#28
MorkieAZ Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,276	I saw a website yesterday that used the treminology..."TEASPOON"

01-29-2008, 07:20 AM	#30
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	I have a website called YorkieTips.com that I am just getting ready to start working on. I have got so many fabulous tips and ideas from YT. I hope I can use that website to help educate people on the important issues involved in owning, breeding and showing Yorkies. We all need to work together for the welfare of the breed and we don't always have to agree on technicalities (teacup) but focus on healthy, sound Yorkies.