teacup everywhere

[Tillys_mom]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

Yes, it is quite annoying when a professional uses that word... Vets, groomers, etc should know better. There are a few people in my vet school class that I've heard use the word "teacup"..drives me crazy...among other things I've heard. I would first educate the vet/groomer and THEN walk out

You are so right. We need to educate them. It's sad when people come up to me and say they think my dog is cute but they want a smaller Yorkie. Good grief, Tilly is 5 pounds. They look at her as if she was a Dalmation. Then when I do the usual teaching on how smaller isn't always better people give me killer looks. I guess they will only regret it and wish they took my advice later on.

[jencar98]

Originally Posted by ILOVEYORKIES2

Why is ok to call some teapots and not call others teacups? Its just a word to describe if the puppy is small or big. Why is everyone getting so upset about a little word.

To refer to a small dog as a "teacup" continues to perpetuate the myth that they exist as a breed. Since the term is normally used by disreputable breeders as a marketing ploy to sell tiny dogs it is looked down upon by most knowledgeable people.

[Anna Lou]

I must clarify it was not the vet who said it, we were leaving with Zoey and this lady had one in her coat and she said I have one like your at home but this is a teacup.

[tammy8833]

i took my tiny female puppy to thr vet least week for a respiratory infection..and she is small (she wa 3 weeks) but she is much smaller then the litter mates and so one asked how big will she get i said 4-5lbs maybe..she said "they get that big"!!!!..i looked at her like she was crazy and explained the teacup myth..

then someone called me on my puppies yesterday i explained they are standard size..and real snotty she said "what is standard" i said 4-7lbs (7lbs and under) so i starting tell her about teacups..she cuts me off and ask if i know of any reputable teacup breeders i said there is none..she hung up on me

[tumismom]

I hate it also!! Everywhere i go, I get asked where i got my teacups!!! tumi is 3.5 and gracie is 4 lb so they are a bit on the small size but gosh i hate the word teacups! And i just told them there's no such thing and i can't tell you where i got my teacups since they are not teacups!

[BellieBoo]

i am so with you all on this... but i am so tired of lecturing... like an above poster said, you just get looks like you're the one who's clueless ...there are a few good ppl in the world though every once in a while someone comes up that knows what they are talking about...or are at least open to hearing what you have to say...

[rontiss1]

I love my little Gina, she was gifted to me from a woman who went into an assisted senior living place. Gina weighs 2lbs 4oz and is just a "yorkie". I cant take her anywhere without someone mentioning that she is a teacup. I just get up and move to another part of the doggie park. LOL!

[cooperk]

It's a marketing word...

The thing that would bother me the most (besides the title teacup) is that the dogs are used as an accessory, and typically have heath problems...or even worse, people try to bread the little babies. It's concerning to me that they are so small. What is a "safe" small size for a Yorkie, anyway?

I think my Trixie will be about 5 lbs. I was really looking for a 6 lb baby.

[4gracealone]

Zoe and Zorak are littermates... Zoe is 3#, Zorak is 6.5#. When folks refer to Zoe as a 'teacup' I just explain that she was NOT bred to be that way, she was the *whisper* R.U.N.T. *end whisper*... I try to educate that the AKC does NOT recognize any teacup breeder and that with the smaller size comes many health issues.

It is not going to end though when stars like to carry their teensey pets around like a fashion accessory.

[janetcerdas]

I COMPLETELY AGREE!! it's beyond annoying

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by janetcerdas

I COMPLETELY AGREE!! it's beyond annoying

Hi this is an old thread, I see you are new to Yorkietalk, I'd just like to give a big Welcome!

[janetcerdas]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Hi this is an old thread, I see you are new to Yorkietalk, I'd just like to give a big Welcome!

Hi,
Oh thank you.. I didn't even realize that it was an old thread, I'm still learning !
Thanks you

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by janetcerdas

Hi,
Oh thank you.. I didn't even realize that it was an old thread, I'm still learning !
Thanks you

Why don't you write a thread in General, and introduce yourself, just say Hi, I'm new! General Yorkshire Terrier Discussion - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community Look in the top left hand corner where you will see the words, "New Thread."