Teacup Yorkies Is there really no such thing??? I have read in a couple other threads things making me think there is not a teacup yorkie. I have seen VERY small yorkies and I have seen VERY tiny clothes and I actually avoided looking for a teacup because I was afraid I would lose it because it always says how small they are. Is it a "fault" thing like I read about in the "Golden yorkie" thread? |
Alot of people have heard the "Teacup Yorkie" term used over and over so they really honestly do think it's a breed. Or, you have people using the term to act like their Yorkie is better or more special than another Yorkie. I've discussed this with people for years - I tell them it's my soapbox when they ask for a "teacup". Yorkies are Yorkies are Yorkies. There is no "Teacup Yorkie", bad breeders have over used this term, the problem is that because there is no defination of "teacup" an unethical breeder could say his teacups are 5-7 lbs, another may say 2-3 lbs, or another even under 10 lbs. :confused: See what I mean? By the AKC breed standard for Yorkies the breed is supposed to be under 7 lbs although some come a little larger. Occasionally there are small Yorkies born in normal litters (or even oversized puppies from normal parents), I've had puppies who have only turned out to be 3 or 4 lbs with normal sized parents. These puppies are just smaller than normal (like I'm only 5'2" - shorter than normal - with a brother who is 6'1"). Sometimes the smaller Yorkies can be a little more fragile, it seems that they tend to have more luxating patellas but very often they are very healthy and can be good pets in the right homes. It's not right to breed female Yorkies who are under 5 lbs because of the risks associated with breeding tiny girls and that's the problem with people purposely breeding for the "teacup yorkie", they are using unethical means to breed tiny puppies. If you want a smaller Yorkie contact ethical breeders who would never use the "teacup" term and wait until they have a small puppy from normal sized parents. Teresa |
I agree with Teresa from Missouri.......Amen, just to make money is all it is. People will do anything to make money. Absolutely right, what Teresa said. |
Well, I guess you've figured out by now that 'teacup yorkies' are just a more expensive way of saying . . really small yorkie. :) And, though everyone loves the tinies ~ they do often require special care, attention, and sometimes come with their own special health problems. |
well you learn something everyday in here. my Charlie is 11 pounds LOL he is more of a "stew pot" yorkie :p |
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I think they would call him a "teapot"" -- all with love I also think some people time teacup and toy are one in the same. I have 3.5/4 lbs girl and people ask me if she is a teacup.. they have heard the "hype" of breeders who are taking advantage of the how little pups tug at our hearts and get confused. Thank goodness we all are different and love different dogs.. one size does not fit all:p |
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I have a "teapot" from standard size parents and it's one thing to get a "teacup" from standard size parents...they do exist but these are cutesy terms to describe a Yorkie...not terms a breeder should be using to sell you a pup. Purposely breeding undersized dogs to get "teacups" is wrong especially because they are more prone to a lot of health issues correlating with their downsizing...I'm seeing the beginning of the "teacup" mini schnauzer craze...a lot of health issues with them too, like suddenly there are hypoglycemic schnauzies showing up! |
I've talked with a few breeders and was told that the term teacup is normally used by shady breeders to make more money off their puppies. I was also told that if a dam has a litter the runt is normally deemed a teacup. Another reason for very small puppies is that the dam will have a large litter causing them to be on the small side of an already small breed. My Hercules came from a large litter, but I'm not sure how big he's going to be. At 8 weeks he weighs 1 lbs 10 oz. So we'll see. But I've been told that there is no such thing as a teacup on paper. |
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Very true......I have 4 Yorkies, the oldest one Sassy Raz, just turned 15 on the 10th of February, and he is about 7 pounds or a little less, then the next one Roxie Rae, age 3 is bigger, and the two youngest ones, Lily and Macy, are 1-1/2 years old, and they are about 5 pounds. No matter what their weight is, they all have the same sweet Yorkie personalities. All of mine have different personalities. No matter what, they are adorable. |
I also Have two adult yorkies and two pups My female adult is only 4 pounds yet her mom and dad and siblings are around 7 pounders. My male adult is 5-6 pounds, Yorkies all come in different sizes shapes and colores just like humans. Some use the word teacup to discribe there yorkie on the smaller size of the breed. |
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I got a call from someone a couple days ago asking me if I had a teacup Yorkie for sale. I said, well I have a small one, the runt (though not for sale). She asked what's the difference? I felt at a loss as it made me realize a small Yorkie and a teacup Yorkie to the public's way of viewing is the same. So I said nothing, it's semantics just some people don't like the term 'teacup'. Her response was, "well, that's silly, what difference does it make, I just wanted a smaller Yorkie" I felt she was right...calling it a teacup was her way of describing the type of dog she was looking for. Which is certainly her prerogative as a buyer. Yes, I did take the time to explain how often times the extra small ones can have problems, etc...even explained the differences/delicateness between my 'runt' and her full sized brothers. I don't want to start an argument and get bashed...just stating I really don't see the big deal if someone uses the term 'teacup' to describe a small Yorkie (or any other breed) --- yes, I agree wholeheartedly, that people should not breed specifically to make them smaller due to all the health issues, etc, however, the term teacup (to me) just seems like another descriptive term to indicate 'small' and I don't think people should make it out to be some horrible term. |
I agree if the buyer is looking for a smaller Yorkie. Too many think that a "teacup Yorkie" is a separate breed and I think it's misleading to let them assume it is. When people call and ask if I have any "teacup Yorkies" I just ask them what size they are looking for. Most often I have to explain that there is no "official" description of "teacup" and I want to help them find the correct size for their family. A good deal of people looking for a "teacup" actually want a Yorkie who is 4-5 lbs anyway and not a tiny one - they just think it's a correct term. I don't think I've ever had a puppy who ended up smaller than 3-3 1/2 lbs anyway as an adult but I'm truely confused when anyone asks for a Yorkie who will be 2 1/2 lbs. Do they really know what a 2 1/2 lb dog looks like? Many people (myself included) are bad at estimating weight by looking at a dog and tend to undersize them. I wonder how many of those "3 lb Yorkies" are actually 4-4 1/2 lbs? Teresa |
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