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YorkieLady · 01-09-2006, 05:56 AM

Ok.. thanks for clearing up the ads thing... I was just curious. I am guilty of thinking there were "teacups" before joining this forum and another forum I visit regulary... I've learned so much from both. I have a "very small" chihuahua that most everyone still labels "teacup"....it doesn't bother me much. The lady charged the same as she did the bigger pups.

Gina1978 · 01-09-2006, 06:02 AM

I didnt get over charged for Lady being small either (she is 2lbs at 2 years old),I guess I was lucky because now 2 years later smaller seems to be more expensive everywhere.
Is that your chihuahua in the picture? If so,he is adorable!!!

hunniebunnie · 01-09-2006, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by waistfull

yeah I saw that one two

Did you see the chihuahua? I guess we'll just have to deal with the term. It's just a word. It doesn't bother me, but I do know that teacup yorkies sell for a lot more than the standard where I live.

yeap, i sure did see that chihuahua!

you know, i don't really mind the word "teacup" to be used as "diminutive in size" or "really small". but it does annoy me when the word is used in 2 instances...A. as if it's a breed of its own, like poodles come in standard, miniature, toy, and "teacup". or B. as if "non-teacup" or standard means less valuable, not as cute, not as special, plain jane and common. my non-standard yorkie is special damn it!!

i'm also waiting for the day that "teacups" come in 3 sizes... tall, grande, and venti.

YorkieLady · 01-09-2006, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina1978

Is that your chihuahua in the picture? If so,he is adorable!!!

Yes, that is my little Callie... she's a mess. She gives my yorkies a hard time believe it or not. Don't let her size fool ya! lol I was EXTREMELY careful with them playing when I first got her, but now I have to protect the yorkies from Callie!!! lol
Here are a few more pics of her...

red98vett · 01-09-2006, 06:09 AM

She is one of the CUTEST Chi's I've ever seen - I just love seeing pictures of Callie !

hunniebunnie · 01-09-2006, 06:10 AM

callie is just adorable! isn't it funny when the little ones "act bigger" than they are? haha.

Laura · 01-09-2006, 06:11 AM

We just have to remember the old bumper sticker "I see stupid people". It doesn't mean we have to be one. I find my 10# yorkies are the most huggable size of all. Of course, all my friends and visitors love Robbie because she is so tiny, but she mostly loves me. I will hand one of the boys to them, and from then on - everytime they come over they will ask to hold him, and hold him the entire time they are here. (well, they really are huggable and adorable.)

Gina1978 · 01-09-2006, 06:11 AM

wow! She IS tiny! I know what you mean about not letting her size fool you though lol.Lady thinks shes a rotweiler when we go out.
How old is Callie? She looks about the same size as Lady..
I LOVE the first picture!!!

red98vett · 01-09-2006, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina1978

I agree..Im fine with the word "teacup" when its not just to add another zero to the price lol.

I TOTALLY AGREE ...unfortunately it does add a few hundreds or even thousands to the prices of tiny little yorkies...and doesn't always mean someone actually GETS that tiny little one either....many people have been fooled by the words Teacup and Babydoll and actually ended up with a nice cute standard yorkie...which is a very small dog to begin with

Laura · 01-09-2006, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

I TOTALLY AGREE ...unfortunately it does add a few hundreds or even thousands to the prices of tiny little yorkies...and doesn't always mean someone actually GETS that tiny little one either....many people have been fooled by the words Teacup and Babydoll and actually ended up with a nice cute standard yorkie...which is a very small dog to begin with

You are right Vilette! My littlest puppy is not my smallest dog. Robbie was an ounce larger than Trina at birth and Trina is now 2# bigger. I just hope anyone who gets a very small yorkie is prepared to have one.

Robbie is the most aggressive of the pack. She is constantly attacking the others and holds their tails and drags along. They grab her tail or ears and pull her around, too. I always have to save her from the BIG boys who like to 'double team' her - in defense of her endless attacks. Lucky for her, she is fast.

Gina1978 · 01-09-2006, 06:48 AM

People use the "babydoll face" term here too,it means a very short button nosed snout (does it mean the same in the us?).Iv seen websites where they use it too and its also a term that ups the price

I must agree that sometimes these terms can make these yorkies sound like a breed all on their own or more "special" which isnt fair.
My poor Jess has a looooong snout and is no where near being a "dwarf" or "teacup" lol,and to me she is just as special.
The great thing about yorkies is that each one is different and unique

I love em all

toninm · 01-09-2006, 07:16 AM

LOL hehehehe

Laura · 01-09-2006, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina1978

The great thing about yorkies is that each one is different and unique

I love em all

I have to agree with THAT! All I really care about is that I love them and they love me. Oh! that reminds me of the old Barney tune. 'we're a happy family'

teri88 · 01-09-2006, 07:29 AM

bunjee will most likely grow up to be a non-standard 7+ lbs and with floppy ears to boot, but that sure doesn't stop him from prancing around the store like he's a show dog

As the lucky owner of a 9 and a half pounder with floppy ears and the longest legs you've ever seen....I hear you! He thinks he's a perfect speciman. And I think so too!

JCarlson2004 · 01-09-2006, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

I TOTALLY AGREE ...unfortunately it does add a few hundreds or even thousands to the prices of tiny little yorkies...and doesn't always mean someone actually GETS that tiny little one either....many people have been fooled by the words Teacup and Babydoll and actually ended up with a nice cute standard yorkie...which is a very small dog to begin with

01-09-2006, 05:56 AM	#16
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Laura Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 1,577	We just have to remember the old bumper sticker "I see stupid people". It doesn't mean we have to be one. I find my 10# yorkies are the most huggable size of all. Of course, all my friends and visitors love Robbie because she is so tiny, but she mostly loves me. I will hand one of the boys to them, and from then on - everytime they come over they will ask to hold him, and hold him the entire time they are here. (well, they really are huggable and adorable.) __________________ Laura--loving mom of Robyn, Dexter, Sandy, Mattie, Sammy, Jake & Mollie http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=1851

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teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 4,021	bunjee will most likely grow up to be a non-standard 7+ lbs and with floppy ears to boot, but that sure doesn't stop him from prancing around the store like he's a show dog As the lucky owner of a 9 and a half pounder with floppy ears and the longest legs you've ever seen....I hear you! He thinks he's a perfect speciman. And I think so too! __________________ Teri Owned by and completely devoted to Tucker... Maddie, we will always love you *Bandit, you are always in my heart* Proud Member SSLS

01-09-2006, 06:02 AM	#17
Gina1978 BANNED! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Majorca Posts: 163	I didnt get over charged for Lady being small either (she is 2lbs at 2 years old),I guess I was lucky because now 2 years later smaller seems to be more expensive everywhere. Is that your chihuahua in the picture? If so,he is adorable!!!

01-09-2006, 06:10 AM	#21
hunniebunnie Follower of Yorkietology Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cali-fo-nee-ya Posts: 1,325	callie is just adorable! isn't it funny when the little ones "act bigger" than they are? haha.

01-09-2006, 06:48 AM	#26
Gina1978 BANNED! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Majorca Posts: 163	People use the "babydoll face" term here too,it means a very short button nosed snout (does it mean the same in the us?).Iv seen websites where they use it too and its also a term that ups the price I must agree that sometimes these terms can make these yorkies sound like a breed all on their own or more "special" which isnt fair. My poor Jess has a looooong snout and is no where near being a "dwarf" or "teacup" lol,and to me she is just as special. The great thing about yorkies is that each one is different and unique I love em all