Wonder why the breed has the problems it does!
 

I can't believe I see with my own two eyes a classifed area saying 'Minature Yorkshire Terriers'. This statement IMHO is what misleads 'Joe Public' in thinking there are 2 versions of a Yorkie. Standard and Minature. I have people ask if I breed Minature Yorkies..Lord!!

http://gotpetsonline.com/yorkshire-t...e-terrier.html

On another page of the same site it has a different description for 'Yorkshire Terriers'!!

http://gotpetsonline.com/yorkshire-t...rrier-dog.html

I am just venting..not trying to offend anyone by saying 'Joe Public'.

And people wonder where all of the new terminology comes from. My boss had a yorkie that passed away to old age last summer. When she found out I raise yorkies, she asked if they were the minature kind. I told her I have standard yorkies and that Gracie is 5 1/2 lbs. Her response, "Well, I had a minature one." I really didn't want to get into a long drawn out conversation with her on the standard and that there was no such thing as a minature yorkie so I just left it at that and walked away.

That's exactly how I handle the calls and requests I get. But very frustrating to say the least!! So we have 3 versions...Standard, Minature, and Teacup..why can't they just be called YORKIES!!!!!!!!!

I agree with you both, it is frustrating, with bringing Bailey to work with me,, I hear it often ( since he is 10+pounds) People say " Oh, I want one of the teacup ones" Or " Oh he's one of the Big kind" I have tried to EDUCATE some, and others I just say "Yep" My boss and I laugh often, cause I have tried to explain to people so many times, he cracks up now that I dont bother anymore. But like you said,, ads and things on tv, saying stuff like that.. IS WHY! :thumbdown

TeaPOT
 

Can we add a TeaPOT to that list? What about a BeerMUG?? I can't stand those "cutesy" terms which to me are only used for marketing purposes -- to basically raise the purchase price of the poor pup to an unreasonable amount. People always charge more for the so-called "teacups". It just makes me sick! :mad: :thumbdown:

What's next in line to be bred down from the standard?? A teacup Mastiff? A teacup German Shepherd? A teacup Pit Bull? Gimme a break!

I've had someone ask me if Brutus was a miniature yorkie! I told them a yorkie is a yorkie and they're not like poodles!

I get that all the time too... "do you have any miniature yorkies?" or... "do you have any tiny teacup yorkies?"

I just tell them that I have yorkshire terriers , I do not try to get into a debate with them because it would just end up with them pegging ME as a bad person when all I was trying to do is educate them, so I just leave it be now days and just say, "no, I only have yorkshire terriers"

Geez! Those breeders need to educate themselves and realize that there is only one kind of yorkie, not teacup, miniature, standard...They mislead "Joe Public" into thinking that there are several kinds, and that's why we have so many people out there talking about wanting to buy teacups. I don't understand...Do you think these breeders do not educate themselves or do you think maybe they just ignore the knowledge they have so that they can make more money by classifying yorkies into these cutesy categories.

I think it can be both. But the part that baffles me is that this company that holds the space (for lack of better term) for the classified ads would have such a thing on their site. To me it's like seeing puppyfind.com saying Minature and Yorkshire Terriers. Puppyfind is just the 'host' for the breeders. Maybe I am getting riled up over something petty, but it bothers the heck outta me. If I advertised pups I had there, that's how they market..goes against my ethics. Shame on them!!

People always ask me if Tucker is "miniature" or "teacup". They seem disappointed when I say - he's just a regular Yorkie! I always feel so uncomfortable, because I don't want to make some poor stranger feel dumb by saying there is no such thing, but at the same time if I don't tell them who will??

Silkies
 

I think some people confuse them with being Yorkies and then they see actual Yorkies who look small in comparison! :confused:

Peoples are always asking me if Jade and Mitsou are teacup Yorkies and I always answer " From which end do you want to drink your tea ?

I don't know why but they turn back .

Irene, I definitely see what you're saying...If I were a breeder such as yourself, I wouldn't be able to advertise on a site like that either. They make it seem like there are a variety of yorkies when in reality there aren't.

My sister boyght me Dog World magazine the other day because it had a Yorkie on the cover. I looked at the classifieds in the back and was surprised to see several breeders stating teacup, mini's etc!

It is frustrating! People ask me all the time, "Is Bouncer a teacup/miniature?" I just flat out tell them he is a Yorkie, he weighs 4 point something pounds, and there is no such thing as teacups or miniatures, some people just try to breed them down to be smaller than the standard which isn't really healthy for them. Mostpeople just go, "oh....i had no idea!" and leave it at that. lol

I think that a yorkie is a yorkie, some are smaller then others and some are bigger.....Dollar is pretty small right now. I dont know if he will get bigger.

Don't forget the elusive TOY Yorkie. :)

If someone asked me if I knew how to find a Toy or Teacup - I think I'd have to direct them to the nearest Walmart. They have a huge housewares section and pretty good toy section ;)

You go to WalMart I'll go to Ambiance "a store for lovers"..lololololol...Where is my mind??!!!

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Maybe instead of venting we should do something about it ;) Although Im sure the people who own this site probably arent interested in hearing it.

Although I hate confrontation, Ive nicely told people that there is no such thing and warn them of the dangers of wanting such a small small dog.

I think( most )people enquiring about a Toy Yorkies are referring to the classification used by many breeders and kennel clubs Including the Canadian Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club:aimeeyork

i'm constantly being asked by strangers if bunjee is a "teacup", a "toy" or a "mini" yorkie. i merely smile and reply "he's a puppy" or "he's just a baby". although that question is starting to become one of my pet peeves, second to "how much was he?" :rolleyes:

it cracks me up tho when some ask how big he'll be, and when i reply "about 7 to 8 lbs", the response is "oh, he's going to be a [i]big[/b] boy". who would have thunk... a 7lb dog is "a BIG boy" :rolleyes:

I have to admit...before we got Monkey, we shopped around for an entire year for the right puppy. We knew we wanted a small one. We were totally stupid. From looking up info on Yorkies, you would honestly think that there were different types. WE were one of the crazy people calling and asking for the "teacup" yorkie. We just didn't know any better. We finally got the chance to speak to some good breeders during our research and realized that there was no such thing as "teacup" or any of the other "slang" they use for selling pups at a higher price. It's so funny. I am giving one of my babies to my Mom and Dad. My mom emailed me to ask if they were "teacup" or "toy". I went into this WHOLE THING about how its.......well, you all know the rest. I told her they all fit in teacups as puppies. She wrote me back and told me I sounded like an angry breeder...LOL!! Some people are just not educated on the things that we know. You can't be angry at everyone for not knowing these things. If it weren't for the nice informative breeders that I spoke to, I still may not know. I appreciated their helpful information and I felt much smarter and informed about the breed when some a-hole tried to tell me that they were the smallest and most demanded type of the breed (explaining their prices of course). However, like the instance with my mom, I still get annoyed!! The info I throw out there is like word vomit!! I can understand. All I can say to the experienced breeders out there...I know it's hard and takes a lot of patience, but just as you try you best to improve the breed, try to expand the education of it as well. Everyone has to start somewhere!! ;)

i agree it is very annoying when people ask WHAT yorkie i have i just say a YORKSHIRE TERRIER why? what other type are there, im sure they think its me thats stupid

LOL! I know, I feel the same way!

I am getting such a kick out of what people are calling yorkies,the differance in weight between my male and female is 14oz,yet people will come up and ask me why I got a teacup for a female and a regular for my male..now I just say she is the toaster oven size and he is the microwave size..you should see the look on thier faces untill they realise I am joking with them,then I explain that there is no differance..that a standard yorkie of anysize must meat the akc standard..that puts an end to most discussions

GOOOOD answers - kind of like the 'Bathtub yorkie' comment months ago ? I forgot who said it but it sure was funny :)

That makes me crazy! Or how about people will say things like - "I like that one better than that one" - how rude! Imagine telling someone that one of her children is much cuter than the other!

Fujnny you said that Jessica - when I was looking for Cheri - there were 4 adorable little babies climbing all over me - I kept holding them ALL and whining ....I can't choooooose !!! The way Cheri got her name is that she actually picked ME.....

We named her Cherish - but Cheri for short cause she was SO SWEET I just HAD to pick her !

I love that she picked you!!! How could you say no??

Oh Jessica - it's a great memory sitting on the floor with 4 cuties all over me...Cheri was the most persistant and kept climbing up into my arms over and over.... and she just made it known that I should choose her - but it sure was HARD cause they are all just so adorable ! She STILL is the little baby who loves to be held.