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Bottom line? People in general are just plain ignorant about the breed. They have little or no clue about the standard. They've seen the teacup ads, the celebrities with purse puppies & they think that's normal. You just have to grow a thicker skin, I think, although what would be considered rude to comment on someone's child's size/looks, people think it's perfectly okay to do to their pets. (i.e.: your kid looks kinda big for an Asian dontcha think? And his eyes aren't slanty enough" :eek::rolleyes: I agree with most of the above posts. If you're in the mood & feeling generous, do kindly educate, if not, give 'em a passing quip & move on. :) |
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But as for Uni, I get comments she's both big AND small. She's about 5.5-6 lbs depending on if mil has been feeding her or me. |
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[QUOTE=Verbena;4279170]I would say no he isn't and walk away. . . . Or better yet I would say I hope so because then I got the tell my DH to stop pooping on the floor :D[/QUOT :lol tears:lol tears:lol tears:lol tears:lol tears |
I hate the whole size thing too. I am constantly explaining that there is no such thing as a "teacup ", and Phoebe is just a bit smaller than standard. People look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them breeders claiming to have teacups are out to rip people off. |
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So frustrating! Everywhere we go, everyone fawns over Rosie and says awww she's soo little, lool at the teacup yorkie! And they COMPLETELY ignore Luma! Guess what, Luma is 7.6 lbs! I wouldnt even consider her a teapot but because she is built longer and taller than usual she automatically must be a silky terrier right? Here's the clencher -- Luma and Rosie have the SAME sire and dam but born a year apart. Rosie was not the runt of the runt of the litter but at 2.6 lbs at 6 months old she will obviously end up smaller thann luma. Not what I intended, I had hoped they'd be the same size because Luma is perfect to me, but I love them both the same! It really, really bugs me that Luma is always ignored, because cute=smaller the better, at least to some people. This is why dogs end up in the shelter. All these threads about oh my yorkie is too big....WHY does it matter? Goodness...its all just so sad... A yorkie is a yorkie. |
I can understand how frustrating it can be! Rufus weights 12 pounds and Nena (morkie) 6 pounds. I personally prefer Rufus because he is so sturdy and not that fragile :D Over here I don't get comments about how big he is, they just ask if he's a yorkie |
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Here's the type we have :thumbup: We only paid about £20 on Ebay and they've been well worth the price :) I'm sure they'll be invaluable to weigh my Yorkie pup when she comes home too :D Beurer Baby Scale Set |
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I've been on a single walk with ZoE on our local walking trail, and run into someone who comments on how big of a yorkie she is. Then, maybe 10 minutes further down the trail, run into another person (small male, very big dog...I'm not saying he's compensating, but...) that makes comments like "I didn't know you were allowed to leash & walk a mouse here." :eek: so rude! Too big for some, too small for others...but just perfect for me! :) |
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To be fair, my neighbor has a little tiny yorkie and when shes walking him, from the distance, it does look like shes walking a rat ... Lol ... Sorry if I offend anyone but that's the truth. |
I know how you feel! I get both comments tho. People who have big dogs come by and comment on how small she is and crack jokes about her size which for the most part I feel okay about. One time I was at a pet store and saw a girl carrying what I think was a 9 week old yorkie and I commented how cute she was. She then asked me if mine was a teacup and as soon as I said no, I swear she turned her nose up at us. My husband was carrying ours in a carrier and might have gotten too close to look and she clearly backed away and turned around. My Chloe is only 5lbs now but is at least an inch taller and longer than most. I seriously wondered if her "teacup" will still be considered that after a couple months! People here pay over $2K for yorkies advertised as teacups and then feel cheated when their "teacups" end up growing to standard size. I've seen some sold in the $3k range too for a "guarantee". |
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