teacup this, teacup that...

[peanut's mom]

I was in Petsmart on sat. Most people walked up to me and said oh a lil teacup yorkie . I cringed and tried to hold my tounge . I could not i said politely i might add that she is just smaller not a teacup a standard yorkie even though she is only 2.5 lbs . the lady said oh she is pretty. I simled and continued to shop. The term is here to stay , just not for my lil peanut.

[LaviniaHyacynth]

When Vivi was smaller(she is now a whopping 4.5 lbs.@18 months) I used to get stopped all the time with people wanting to know if she was a Teacup. I always said, "No, She's just the runt of the litter but we love her to pieces anyway!!!!" THat usually shut them up.

[sneri13]

I only get mad when people ask why is Mellie so big (4 1/2 lbs) what happened to her. Mac only weighs 2 1/2 they say oh he's a teacup. I tell them he is the extremely rare Midget Yorkie while Mellie is the even rarer giant Yorkie. Some people just crack me up.

[hunniebunnie]

Originally Posted by sneri13

I only get mad when people ask why is Mellie so big (4 1/2 lbs) what happened to her. Mac only weighs 2 1/2 they say oh he's a teacup. I tell them he is the extremely rare Midget Yorkie while Mellie is the even rarer giant Yorkie. Some people just crack me up.

oh i should do that... just make up a term and see if it catches on...
while bunjee is small and still mistaken for a "teacup" i shall now dub him, the rare breed of PYGMY YORKIE. and when he's all grown up to his adult size, he will hence forth be dubbed the rare breed of PRODIGIOUS YORKIE.

[KimMee's Mom]

Originally Posted by hunniebunnie

oh i should do that... just make up a term and see if it catches on...
while bunjee is small and still mistaken for a "teacup" i shall now dub him, the rare breed of PYGMY YORKIE. and when he's all grown up to his adult size, he will hence forth be dubbed the rare breed of PRODIGIOUS YORKIE.

ok you are really funny!!!!!!!!!!! Too intelligent for most of the population. Also- Would you like a Coke?-- ie- if you're in the south that means any form of soda

[Gina1978]

Big at 4 1/2 lbs??? Wow,some people are just naive
I honestly think that those who think that a 4lb dog is big should sit and do some reading 4 1/2 lb´s is very very small,even for a yorkie and those that ask you "whats the matter with her?" SHOULD be corrected because these are the kind of people that want a yorkie for all the wrong reasons.
I know when someone LOVES this breed because they show interest in them,they WANT to learn,they ask questions and accept advice..those who are looking for a 2lb pet (and think THATS the standard) just because its super cool,it fits in a bag and will get them attention DONT love yorkies at all,they just want a fashion accesory..these are the ones that cant be educated unfortunately

[LaviniaHyacynth]

Well said Gina!!!!

[Passionfruition]

Originally Posted by hunniebunnie

Oh believe me, i have my whole "there is no such thing as a 'teacup'" speech down to a one liner now. "actually there's only 'standard' and 'non-standard'. anything under 7lbs is standard, anything over 7lbs is non-standard."

oh, i also love the "isn't [bunjee] kinda big for his age?" (in reference to bunjee being 4.5 lbs at 16 weeks). 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.

Sully is "non-standard" too, being nearly 9 pounds. Not that it's THAT big of a difference or I love him any less! And Sully's ears are kinda floppy too. I wouldn't trade him for a BAZILLION dollars!!!!! But sometimes people gasp when they see Sully like he's some mutant huge yorkie. Umm, no? He's just as skinny as a 6lb'er but he's a couple inches longer....making the extra weight, I guess. I've compared him and he's just as tall and size around as a smaller dog, just longer.

I ran into this ignorant woman with a 2lb yorkie the other day @ PetSmart and she was talking about trying to find a stud to breed her! I was like, you DO know you're putting the mother's life in great danger when she's that small? And she and her boyfriend just blankly stared at me. (These people were greasy and smelled bad, on top of it all....if you know what I mean.)

PS. Sully says he wants to be a PRODIGIOUS YORKIE too!

[SoCalyorkiLvr]

Originally Posted by Laura

That is so interesting! Love your twist

Personally, I like the word 'tolerance' I think we all need to use it a little more.

Well said!

[chachi]

I am afraid this phrase is here to stay no matter what anyone feels about it. There are just too many people using the term.

[doggieluver]

i'm also waiting for the day that "teacups" come in 3 sizes... tall, grande, and venti. Wow that is hillarious I have no clue what size sugar is gonna be and I will be happy no matter what.

[mustangbee]

Originally Posted by YorkieLady

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.

Teacup or no teacup, That is one really cute chihuahua!!!!!

Whatever size a Yorkie is, they are all so cute. Big or small
I wish them all to be healthy furbabies.

[SoCalyorkiLvr]

Gina~

I love your insight from Spain in the area of alternatives to spaying and now this...

I would much rather they say "teacup" than "dwarf".

[My2Furbabies]

LOL those pictures are too funny! And some people just aren't educated alot on the word teacup!

[LIL MIS' MAGIC]

When we get stopped and asked if Magic is a teacup (she is barely 5lbs)...we always just politely say "no, yorkies only have one size and she was just the runt of the litter" most of the time people leave it at that...we can't change how the world thinks, all we can do is politely correct people who use that word!!

Callie is gorgeous as always...I love seeing pictures of her!!