Why do dog rescues think it is okay call a yorkie a teacup? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Sarathegreat3 · 03-03-2010, 04:51 PM

WORKING ON A COMPLAINT RIGHT NOW! Thanks so much for the link.

RONLYNN · 03-03-2010, 04:57 PM

Most people use it only as a size reference and do not mean any harm by it. They are trying to say it is a very small dog and will stay that way,

Sarathegreat3 · 03-03-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

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I found that on yahoo today. Lets hope he decided not to go with A1K9!

joeyandtanksmom · 03-03-2010, 10:43 PM

I haven't read any of the replies, just fyi...

I find it quite odd that they would do that. You would think that a good rescue would be all for promoting education about the fact that "teacup" is typically used just for marketing. However...that could be the easiest way to describe them, and maybe they figure it will get more people to foster and adopt. But still, you would think they would stray from using that...

When it comes down to it, "teacup" is just a word, kinda like "teeny" or "itty bitty" or something, so I could see the side of using it, though I probably wouldn't...

Jennxling · 03-04-2010, 06:27 AM

There are a lot problems with rescues too. Many people get small expensive dogs from the shelter and sell them for a high price. They call them rescue so people feel better "rescuing" the dog. I mean some of the prices are OUTRAGEOUS!!! It's really hard to trust anyone nowadays, it's quite sad...

Yorkiegran3 · 03-04-2010, 06:51 AM

Aww!!! come-on a teacup is what you drink out of.

Hugs Shirl x x

ladyjane · 03-04-2010, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jennxling

There are a lot problems with rescues too. Many people get small expensive dogs from the shelter and sell them for a high price. They call them rescue so people feel better "rescuing" the dog. I mean some of the prices are OUTRAGEOUS!!! It's really hard to trust anyone nowadays, it's quite sad...

I don't know what you consider outrageous, but take a look at the following link that will give you and idea of rescue adoption fees. If you go to a thorough and reputable rescue, you will be getting a fully vetted pup and will not be getting any surprises.

Yorkie Haven Rescue Adoption Fees

ladyjane · 03-04-2010, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by joeyandtanksmom

I haven't read any of the replies, just fyi...

I find it quite odd that they would do that. You would think that a good rescue would be all for promoting education about the fact that "teacup" is typically used just for marketing. However...that could be the easiest way to describe them, and maybe they figure it will get more people to foster and adopt. But still, you would think they would stray from using that...

When it comes down to it, "teacup" is just a word, kinda like "teeny" or "itty bitty" or something, so I could see the side of using it, though I probably wouldn't...

Yes, good and/or reputable is the key here. Everyone must remember that there is good and bad in everything.

A reputable yorkie rescue would never use that term...no matter how much attention it brought. It would be the attention they did not want anyway.

mistique57 · 03-04-2010, 08:34 AM

We have more and more breeder's over here in the uk calling their puppies tea cup's it is so annoying we also have many designer doggy breeder's aswell,I work in rescue and would not dream of rehoming calling them tea cup.

03-03-2010, 04:51 PM	#16
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RONLYNN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,635	Most people use it only as a size reference and do not mean any harm by it. They are trying to say it is a very small dog and will stay that way, __________________ Ronda & Teddi PPU - Petite Pups United Member The PINK Club Member **

03-03-2010, 10:43 PM	#19
joeyandtanksmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kuna,ID,USA Posts: 557	I haven't read any of the replies, just fyi... I find it quite odd that they would do that. You would think that a good rescue would be all for promoting education about the fact that "teacup" is typically used just for marketing. However...that could be the easiest way to describe them, and maybe they figure it will get more people to foster and adopt. But still, you would think they would stray from using that... When it comes down to it, "teacup" is just a word, kinda like "teeny" or "itty bitty" or something, so I could see the side of using it, though I probably wouldn't... __________________ Sandy: Joey & Tank's Mom Jackson Ryan

03-04-2010, 06:27 AM	#20
Jennxling YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ~CA~ Posts: 1,637	There are a lot problems with rescues too. Many people get small expensive dogs from the shelter and sell them for a high price. They call them rescue so people feel better "rescuing" the dog. I mean some of the prices are OUTRAGEOUS!!! It's really hard to trust anyone nowadays, it's quite sad...

03-04-2010, 06:51 AM	#21
Yorkiegran3 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: England Posts: 212	Aww!!! come-on a teacup is what you drink out of. Hugs Shirl x x

03-04-2010, 08:34 AM	#24
mistique57 No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: england Posts: 83	We have more and more breeder's over here in the uk calling their puppies tea cup's it is so annoying we also have many designer doggy breeder's aswell,I work in rescue and would not dream of rehoming calling them tea cup.