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xoCourtney · 06-20-2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I didnt see that post but tinies are kind of special need yorkies and they do require some special care that maybe a 7 lb yorkie wouldnt. you definitely have to be more careful with them to prevent injurie. Can tinies go up stairs or jump up on the couch or bed. you have to be careful to watch them for hypoglycemia. you also should have them tested for liver shunt and lp

okay but just because YOU can't take on the challenges of a tiny doesn't mean others can't so they shouldn't be strayed away from what they want just because the common YT'er isn't willing to take on the challenge of a smaller yorkie.

xoCourtney · 06-20-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I don't see a small yorkie and think they are sick. But the majority of tiny yorkies I have seen look sick and some not like yorkies at all and that's because the majority of people are getting there puppies from bad breeders or puppy mills.

okay and that's my point...if they are getting them from REPUTABLE breeders who's litter just so happened to have a tiny then why is that a problem?

cindersellie · 06-20-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I didnt see that post but tinies are kind of special need yorkies and they do require some special care that maybe a 7 lb yorkie wouldnt. you definitely have to be more careful with them to prevent injurie. Can tinies go up stairs or jump up on the couch or bed. you have to be careful to watch them for hypoglycemia. you also should have them tested for liver shunt and lp

One of the arguments against having a t word group was that they didn't have special needs. (A yorkie is a yorkie) I think it was a matter of the t-word being a bad word, really, that made people not want to draw attention to a smaller yorkie. That and the breeders that breed only for size and money they can get. Smaller do need watched more, like I said, but, the knowledge found on YT can make them more "normal dogs" than people think.

Lovetodream88 · 06-20-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by xoCourtney

Actually it says ranging in size from 4-7lbs under the part that says "Right Breed for You?"

Maybe didn't see that but under the standards where is lists everything like coat and stuff it says weight not to exceed 7 pounds.

chachi · 06-20-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by xoCourtney

On the AKC website that was linked it said 4-7lbs. So wouldn't "teacup" be under 4lbs?

It is the Ytca that sets the standard not rhe Akc they ate just a regtstry. Also it used to say 4-7 on Akc website it now says standard is 7 lbs and under

Lovetodream88 · 06-20-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by xoCourtney

I am aware of that...your point?

The point is dogs over 7 pounds are not standard so they are not considered standard.

Lovetodream88 · 06-20-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cindersellie

Nope, there isn't. Mine is standard weight, she's under 7 lbs. Right?

you got it

Lovetodream88 · 06-20-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by xoCourtney

Yes and I still believe that. If that wasn't true then the term teapot would be the one that was a curse word.

There are many many people who want larger yorkies and it really hurt my feelings that you said they don't.

BellaDonna · 06-20-2013, 11:13 AM

I guess the way I look at it is this. Most of us get a little cranky with the words TEA CUP because many uninformed buyers actually think there is a TEA CUP Yorkie that is separate from Standard Yorkie and there isn't. I think we get miffed when people feel compelled to tell us how much their dog doesn't weigh because these owners usually see it as a badge of honor some how and it isn't. These dogs were made that small for profit and its done without caring if the tiny outcome suffers throughout life. The term teapot is more of an endearment for those pups that end up too chubby to fit into standard, and is generally never taken as bragging. Its more or less just fessing up that our dog doesn't fit the standard.
I actually only own one yorkie and she weighs 6 lbs. I adore her. I also have 6 Chihuahua's and they suffer the same idiocy of the Yorkie. People will pay mucho $$ just to get a runt that will never weigh over 3 lbs and the less the better as far as they are concerned. I actually own a runt chihuahua that weighs around 2 1/2 lbs. I did not pay for her but she was given to me by the breeder because she knew she might have a tough life and since I purchased her big brother (pet quality) she gave me the little girl. My runt is now almost 8 years old but she has been raised in an all adult household. She does have issues that we deal with and I know she is not comfortable sometimes. She has breathing issues and hip issues. She can't jump up on furniture like everyone else but she has the heart of a lion. I truly feel that if she had gone to someone who just wanted to show her off or family with kids she would have been dead long ago.
Anyway like I said, most of us get irritable with TEA CUP mainly because when that word is used people are proud that have have acquired one without realizing they are perpetuating an injustice to the pet. People who end up with Tea POTS generally don't know it until much later.

xoCourtney · 06-20-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

The point is dogs over 7 pounds are not standard so they are not considered standard.

but my point is i still think thats absolutely ridiculous because now you have people like the lady who posted about her doctor calling her bigger yorkie not a yorkie thinking their dogs aren't yorkies just because they are bigger! See, even the breed itself sheds light on smaller yorkies...

Lovetodream88 · 06-20-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by xoCourtney

On the AKC website that was linked it said 4-7lbs. So wouldn't "teacup" be under 4lbs?

No because if you look further on the the site and look where it lists the standard for everything like height, coat and so on it says weight not to exceed 7 pounds.

chachi · 06-20-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by xoCourtney

okay but just because YOU can't take on the challenges of a tiny doesn't mean others can't so they shouldn't be strayed away from what they want just because the common YT'er isn't willing to take on the challenge of a smaller yorkie.

You getting personal but i would not have any problems taking care of a tiny so i dont know why your assuming otherwise

Lovetodream88 · 06-20-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by xoCourtney

Yes and I still believe that. If that wasn't true then the term teapot would be the one that was a curse word.

People have breed yorkies down smaller and people want a purse puppy and a fashion accessory more then a "rater" and that is true but there are many people who love the yorkies attitude and everything and would love for there to be more 15 pounders so they can fit in better with familys.

xoCourtney · 06-20-2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

There are many many people who want larger yorkies and it really hurt my feelings that you said they don't.

I never said NO ONE wants larger Yorkies my point is the whole reason back hard breeding even started is because smaller Yorkies were obviously in high demand. I apologize for hurting your feelings that wasn't my intention but it's obvious that the majority of uneducated yorkie desiring owners want smaller Yorkies.

xoCourtney · 06-20-2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

You getting personal but i would not have any problems taking care of a tiny so i dont know why your assuming otherwise

Your posts make me assume otherwise.

06-20-2013, 11:13 AM	#159
BellaDonna YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 594	MY take on Tea Cup Tea Pot I guess the way I look at it is this. Most of us get a little cranky with the words TEA CUP because many uninformed buyers actually think there is a TEA CUP Yorkie that is separate from Standard Yorkie and there isn't. I think we get miffed when people feel compelled to tell us how much their dog doesn't weigh because these owners usually see it as a badge of honor some how and it isn't. These dogs were made that small for profit and its done without caring if the tiny outcome suffers throughout life. The term teapot is more of an endearment for those pups that end up too chubby to fit into standard, and is generally never taken as bragging. Its more or less just fessing up that our dog doesn't fit the standard. I actually only own one yorkie and she weighs 6 lbs. I adore her. I also have 6 Chihuahua's and they suffer the same idiocy of the Yorkie. People will pay mucho $$ just to get a runt that will never weigh over 3 lbs and the less the better as far as they are concerned. I actually own a runt chihuahua that weighs around 2 1/2 lbs. I did not pay for her but she was given to me by the breeder because she knew she might have a tough life and since I purchased her big brother (pet quality) she gave me the little girl. My runt is now almost 8 years old but she has been raised in an all adult household. She does have issues that we deal with and I know she is not comfortable sometimes. She has breathing issues and hip issues. She can't jump up on furniture like everyone else but she has the heart of a lion. I truly feel that if she had gone to someone who just wanted to show her off or family with kids she would have been dead long ago. Anyway like I said, most of us get irritable with TEA CUP mainly because when that word is used people are proud that have have acquired one without realizing they are perpetuating an injustice to the pet. People who end up with Tea POTS generally don't know it until much later. __________________ Donna *Mom to 6 Chihuahuas 1 Yorkie* *and 5 Cats!* Ok...maybe I am a little twisted!