Why is it OK?
 

To call large Yorkies "Teapots" and not call the tiny one "Teacups"? Isn't this a double standard?
I know a lot of people don't like the fact that breeders use the term Teacup to market their puppies. I know you don't like that they sell them for more but really? Isn't that what the market bears? No one would Pay $2000 for a Teapot but a teacup they would buy in a minute. Now from my research a large yorkie could sell anywhere from $300 to $1000 but a Tiny Yorkie could go for $1000 on up. I mean, really, a tiny Yorkie is much harder and costly to raise so whats wrong with selling them for more if they are healthy? A large Yorkie could be weaned at 5 or 6 weeks but a tiny Yorkie may not be weaned until 10 to 12 weeks old. A lot more time, energy and money goes into raising a tiny puppy so isn't it justified to sell them for more money?

Back to the topic...Teapot vs Teacup. Isn't this a double standard to call the large ones teapots and not call the tiny ones teacups. Just brought this up for conversation and not to argue. No need to point out the obvious reasons that have already been stated.

The term "teapot" is a joke. If you do a search, you'll find plenty of topics about this very subject as it comes up pretty often.

You do have a very valid point :thumbup: :) I can't wait to hear what other people have to say about it. Don't they even have a group on here for "teapots"? It's been a while but I don't think they have a group labeled "teacup" anything....hmmmm.... I do think the name was made just to make sure the bigger yorkies or mixes that happen to make the doggie bigger than standard don't feel left out :confused:

TeaPOT was coined as a joke.

All yorkies are weaned at the same age regardless of size.

Tiny puppies are at risk for hypoglycemia and a reputable breeder will keep them until they are at a less risk. These breeders also don't breed for tinies...they attempt to breed to standard which is 4 to 7 pounds.

More than anything else the breeder's program is at the top of my criteria if searching for a puppy.

Interesting point. But I always assumed that the term Teapot in here was being used as a joke because of the teacup reference. I just assumed that when I first joined and saw the "teapot" club

[QUOTE=bchgirl;2180709]TeaPOT was coined as a joke.

All yorkies are weaned at the same age regardless of size.

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I beg to differ. Larger Yorkies always wean a lot faster then the tiny ones do. If you tried to wean a tiny Yorkie at 6 weeks it would probably not live.

I don't really agree to call one a Teacup or Teapot, they are all yorkies regardless of size but I do see the term Teapot used a lot on here and I see the word teacup get a lot of flack so I was just wondering why.

CAn you show us an ad where someone is selling Yorkies and calling them T-Pots? That was just an affectionate term that is an exclusive here on YT, unless someone took the term to another dog site. When those who sell the runts and advertize them as T-cups then they are wrong, because they are "saying" and leading people to believe it's a breed just like a standard, which it isn't.

This is an interesting thought. The reason I believe most people don't like the term "tea-cup" is because it is usually used to deceive people who don't know very much about the yorkshire terrier into paying more. In general, I would think it fair to say that most people don't favor terms that tend to be used in deceitful ways.

I have never seen the term "tea-pot" used to deceive anyone, so I don't have a problem with it. To me it's like this: teacup=marketing term designed to capitalize on buyer ignorance in order to make more money That's why people have a problem with it. I'm not real sure why the term teapot was created, but it wasn't created to take advantage of others, and that's the difference if you ask me.

It's all in fun...making fun of the fact that some call the tiny ones, "teacups". I, for one, own a HUGE Yorkie (we lovingly call him a keg because he surpasses the teapot size).

It's really not even an issue of double-standard because the term is suppose to funny. This term is not used for selling puppies, unlike the word, "teacup".

Tammy

I think it's used jokingly in response to the use ot he term "teacups."

It's only when breeders use the term, it bothers me, they should know better, and are just trying to dupe unsuspecting buyers into buying a dog that may or may not be small. One member said that she bought a "certified teacup" and it was 8 pounds at 4 months, but she was positive it was a "teacup." No breeders are selling dogs advertised as "teapots" although that's what many "teacups" turn out to be. We try to warn people to not buy from breeders using this term because the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America forbids it's members from using the term. No ethical breeder will use the term. It's a very easy way to spot a poor breeder.

If you ask me its the buyer wanting teacups. I have heard people say I want a teacup and when ask what size they want they say 6 or 7 lbs and others say 2 or 3 lbs. Its the people buying the Yorkies that drive the word teacup to no end. I am sure there are a few breeders trying to capitalize on the word but most breeders are only using it for a marketing word because thats what buyers search for then when they get the buyer on the phone you can educate them.

Maybe so, but if a breeder is reputable, they will explain to the potential buyer that there is no such thing as a ,"teacup". If this buyer decides to not buy from this breeder,at least they walk away with a better understanding of this term.

Tammy

I agree with the post saying no breeder advertises a Teapot, Crockpot or Keg sized dog to make a sale. These are terms of endearment for us that own larger Yorkies. It is by no way used in the same manor as "teacup".

More to Love
 

My Starsky is a teapot and he is more to love!! He weighs around 12 to 13 lbs. I haven't weighed him in awhile. He has more than double the size of his mom and dad and brothers and sisters. I heard it comes from the grandparents. He is just a bigger,cuter yorkie!

I always think of them both as just a "slang" reference to the size range!
I have heard it was started being used by breeders
(Poodles???) in reference to a size range-but don't know if that is really true or nt!
It does not offend me for someone to say they have Tcups for sale or whatever.
But it does put up a red flag to me when they say they breed for TCups!
But all this is JIMO!!!!

I have a big boy- thought I would end up with a 5-7 lb boy- but I love his personality - and don't care what size he is!! That Teapot is staying with me!! LOL!!

Thats exactly what I was saying.

I actually think there is nothing wrong with using the word teacup. My breeder, who I adore, refers to the smaller ones as such. And the bigger ones she calls standard, which is true. I always wondered what word is acceptable to describe the wee ones? There is always going to be some breeders or petstores out there who misuse the word teacup. But in my opinion its not a bad word to refer to your wee one that way :)

Tiny, small or below standard size is probably correct terms but as long as there are dogs people are going to call the small ones teacups.
I guarantee you can tell someone there is no such thing as a teacup Yorkie and the very next breeder they call they will ask them if they have any teacup Yorkies. Maybe we should consider adopting the term and go with it?

i dont think they should adopt the term and go on with it. everyone knows the word and its going to be used yes.

But put plain and simple, someone started calling the smaller ones "teacups" and some breeders use it. but its such a looked down word because so many breeders ABUSE the word and abuse the fact that Yorkies can be smaller, therefore making them do dangerous things to achieve the "teacup" size just to make them a little more pocket happy, which then affects the puppies in the long run. Yes, some are healthy but it takes a lot to get that far, and there are lots of risks.

there isnt a guarantee that your "teacup" will actually be tiny. Its like people, some come out bigger than others and some come out smaller than others.

I mean, really, a tiny Yorkie is much harder and costly to raise so whats wrong with selling them for more if they are healthy? A large Yorkie could be weaned at 5 or 6 weeks but a tiny Yorkie may not be weaned until 10 to 12 weeks old. A lot more time, energy and money goes into raising a tiny puppy so isn't it justified to sell them for more money?


I do not agree with one thing you stated in this paragraph.
First of all even a german shepard puppy should not be taken from
it's mother at 5 or 6 weeks! All puppies should stay with their mother's
for at least 10 wks. Why, because they need to learn social skills and
where they belong in a pack. Only mommy can teach that.
Also you stated a Tiny Yorkie is much hardier and costly to raise.
This is true for only one reason. Because they are sickly for the most part.
It's cruel to breed tiny's delibertley. To bring something into the world
to suffer from illnesses is not a love for the breed but greed.
To raise a 4lb Yorkie or a 16lb Yorkie does not cost any difference in
yearly expenses if they are both healthy. They get the same shots, grooming,
food, toys etc. So where is it cheaper to raise a Teapot?
A Teapot (enderring term used on YT) is hardier in the long run.
A Yorkie is a Yorkie. You either love the breed for what it is or you just
love carring around a tiny to impress everyone. Some teapots turn out
to be that by nature. They could be the smallest in the litter but just continue to grow. There is no guarantee as to size ever unless you know
the lineage and then surprises happen.
Go back to your books and do more research because you didn't get it right
the first time around.
I have a Teapot and he is beautiful, healthy and perfect in every way.
I did pay more than $1,000.00 for him also and I have no regrets.
This post is not to be negative against your thread but to show you
your way of thinking is not reality.

Just wanted to add to what everyone said My teapot Was VERY tiny as a puppy i got him at 8 week's he was only 2 pounds & had low sugar problems he grew to 19 lbs..

Yes! I agree:)

I agree with you. I also just wanted to add, my teapot (keg, as we call him) is a lot more expensive to care for than my 5 and 4lb. Yorkies!! He is about 22lbs. right now and he goes through food like there is no tomorrow...my two little ones eat very little. We feed Canidae to them and buy it quite often because of Harley (our big guy). Is it like feeding a German Shepard, no way, but I just wanted to add that the original poster said that a small Yorkie is more costly to care for and I have to completely disagree...my two smaller ones combined are cheaper to care for than my one huge Yorkie.

Tammy

NO Labeling
 

Why does size always matter? I've seen so many tiny Yorkie's that don't even look like Yorkie's? When I was Breeding Artie & Abigail, I was flooded by phone calls asking for "Teacups", I never called them that but everyone else did and still do! It irritates me b/c I always explain to the General Public (any stranger that comes up to me) that there is no such thing?:confused:
It's usually people w/Yorkie's that use that term, that think they purchased a different/special kind of Yorkie? I try to explain that there is only one kind a Yorkshire Terrier! Teapots are a label that came about as a joke for over the weight Standard. When I'm out w/my 3 Yorkie's I always refer to them as Small, Medium & Large when people ask me how much they weigh?