Why tiny's over teapots?

[JeanieK]

I believe those who deliberately seek out and pay big money for the tiny ones do it for attention. Look what I have, something different that not many people have.

But it's like buying a new car, once the novelty wears off it's just a mode of transportation. And with the dogs, once the novelty wears off, it's just a dog.

Now some people buy what they believe will be in the 4 to 6 or 7 pound range and end up with a tiny. that's a different story.

[Kbsqueff]

Originally Posted by browniesmom622

i was just saying usless someone is looking into sneaking a dog in size really doesnt matter
you dont have to have a 3 pound dog to take it with you

no store owner is gonna want any dog over 25 pounds in there store

I agree that I don't have to have a 1 kg dog to take w/ me... and no store owner will let me come in w/ a 45-50 kg dog... I already tried though, LOL...

But I was trying to explain, in my way, that small dogs are easier to take to places!!!

[vainchick5]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

Originally Posted by vainchick5
I am confussed regarding this post. The word obsessing was never mentioned
anywhere in my post! Obsessing over what? Of course there is nothing wrong in wanting any size dog. Why are posts always changed somewhere down the thread to read the opposite of what it started out to be? Sorry that this is going in the wrong place because it was not my intention. I guess I read differently than others. Let this thread die before it gets out of hand.


Caro & Buddy

I apologize for misrepresenting your original post but I had just finished reading another "don't get a tiny yorkie" post and that word must have been stuck in my mind. I think these kinds of things are always controversial because it is insulting to many people. I for one don't think your intentions were bad, but it seems like every other person with a larger yorkie is posting about why not to get or want a tiny. The only answer as to higher demand for one size or another is just preferences. No real answer. Just like how everyone picks the breed they want. When you pick a particular breed and pay lots of money for it (though I don't believe in overcharging because it's tiny), you expect it to be within the standard. Its true the little ones sometimes need more care but if you have the time and love to give, why not?

[browniesmom622]

Originally Posted by Kbsqueff

I agree that I don't have to have a 1 kg dog to take w/ me... and no store owner will let me come in w/ a 45-50 kg dog... I already tried though, LOL...

But I was trying to explain, in my way, that small dogs are easier to take to places!!!

i have seen someone complain about a store owner letting in a 4 pound chi and not a great dane
some people just dont see the difference lol

[lksdolls]

I think I can answer this question with some authority. Let me put it this way, the only difference between our 14.5 pound tubby Tucker and our 2.5 pound Peanut is Tucker lays around on his back all day while Peanut is like a Mexican jumping bean. And she is just as healthy as the rest of our 12 pack. And I should add, she is very independent and the trouble maker of the bunch. She's always picking on Roxie, pulling her by the tail across the room.

Cheaper by the dozen???? Left to right, top to bottom, listed by age and pretty much by size too. Tucker is 6 years old and Peanut is 6 months old.

Tucker, Sassy, MoJo, Sissy
Gizmo, Bo, Roxie, Feebie
Dinky, Lovey Girl, Star, and little Peanut

[RascalLucy]

I like having a teacup when I can throw her in my purse and go, I want her to be a teapot when the hawks are flying over my house. There are up sides and down sides to both sizes. Both are cute and lovable. Lucy's ears are down and I thought I needed to defend that for some reason, I know that some people look down on that. But the truth is I love her ears down, because they are on her, and I love her just the way she is. So I don't care what anyone else thinks about her ears or size, or what someone will say about her. We all need to feel that way about our yorkies sizes also. As long as we love them just the way they are, who cares?

[Bama Yorkie Mom]

Their all as pretty as can be. So why do these threads come up so often?
Beats me. I just think its rude of anyone to want to tell someone else what they should or shouldnt buy or why they shouldnt buy certain ones. I'd be willing to bet at least or more than 50% of the people on here have a yorkie under 6 lbs. I've never figured out why its such a controversial thread. If everyone likes what they have then its a great world. Personally, I didnt want to spend 1500 or 2000 dollars to pay for my dogs but to me their as pretty and sweet as anybodys. I dont know that i've ever seen a dog I would pay 2000 bucks for. So to everyone, LOL, dont worry, be happy. Lots of people would like to have 2000 dollars just to buy things they actually need. Not including a dog. Personally, i'm not rich by no means, but i'm comfortable. And I could of paid 2000 dollars for a dog but I just dont see the point in it. But I dont blame anyone that did if thats what they wanted to do. I just hope nobody ever starts another thread about this. Love what ya got and be thankful you could afford one of any size.

[yiya]

This is certainly a interesting subject. Just to put my 2 cents in as advice from my vet. When I told her that I was going to look for a Yorkie she said that they were very nice dogs but to be careful if someone tries to sell me a :"teacup" puppy. A lot of people might represent them as teacups but as most of the posts said, there are standards for Yorkies and no such thing as a "teacup" Yorkie. (I did one time see a pup in person that was advertise as a "teacup poodle" and literally this tiny 12 week puppy was sitting in the pet-store in a tiny china tea-cup.) Anyway, the only advice my vet told me was when I look for a Yorkie that I should see the parents if size is important to me. (It was). That I should make sure that the parents were no bigger than standards and even that couldn't guarantee anything. The smaller the puppy, the potential "more" problems that the dog could develop with such things as their heart and kidneys because of the size of them. The only thing that she absolutely was insistent on was that we never sleep with our Cosmo. She said that in a very short amount of time (2 months) she had 2 very small breeds of dogs that slept with their owners and the owners rolled over on the dogs and broke one of their backs and the other owner caused so many internal injuries that the dog had to put to sleep. I have a little playpen by my bed and when I get tired I just lift Cosmo into the playpen and he curls up and goes to sleep in his bed. But my baby is 5 lbs 3 ozs. A spitfire. and the only thing that really scares me is when my German Shepard is playing hard with him (I'll make them stop) or if my 3 year old grandson is run back and forth with the pup and Cosmo is under his feet. Lets face it, a 3 year old is going to break a leg on a dog if they are 5 lbs or if they are 15 lbs and fall on the dog. So I usually air on the side of caution. The only other thing that I am very, very cautious about is never leaving my dog outside by himself. We live on a lake and there are a ton of strangers driving by all the time. I just wouldn't want anyone to drive off with him. He is litter box trained so the only time he goes out is when I'm out gardening or I take him for walks. Just my opinion and a word of advise from a very good vet.

[Monday]

Originally Posted by ehunney

I personally like the idea of them looking like puppies forever. I'm not going to lie, what attracted me to yorkies was mainly their faces, their tiny size, gorgeous coats, and feisty personalities.

you have one BEAUTIFUL doggie ... I admire the way you keep him/her groomed .... simply gorgeous!

[Monday]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

The number one reason I wanted a small dog (drum roll) . . . . . SMALL POOP.


Nancy

Oh sooo true ... I didn't even think about that ... but it sure is a benefit!!!!
and yes, that is one beautiful Yorkie!!!

[Monday]

Originally Posted by RascalLucy

I like having a teacup when I can throw her in my purse and go, I want her to be a teapot when the hawks are flying over my house. There are up sides and down sides to both sizes. Both are cute and lovable. Lucy's ears are down and I thought I needed to defend that for some reason, I know that some people look down on that. But the truth is I love her ears down, because they are on her, and I love her just the way she is. So I don't care what anyone else thinks about her ears or size, or what someone will say about her. We all need to feel that way about our yorkies sizes also. As long as we love them just the way they are, who cares?

would we defend our children if they were shorter or taller? If their eyes, ears, nose, or mouth were too big? Too small? We do not get to pick our biological kids ... and we do not ridicule other people's children ...

I love the floppy ear look ... I did not realize it was not standard ... maybe I would not have let Monday's ears get so heavy with hair, but I think it looks so cute! I do not even think of having them trimmed .... when we got Monday the breeder told us -- and I quote, "That one won't go over 5 lbs." ...
Since I had been a Siberian Husky owner-lover before, I did not know why he said that! Now Monday is short of 5 lbs. and we did have trouble with her digestive system but thatz cleared up ... she is just adorable to me as is .... I wouldn't change a thing.
Why some breeders breed to be small, is a good question, but as long as there is demand there will be supply. So who is really to blame????

[Reesie]

The main reason we decided to get a yorkie was because they are so differant.
Size,Color,Temper,Petite face,Teddy Bear face,Big,Small,Energetic,Calm,Shy,Like's Kid's,Doesn't Like Kid's,Picky eater,Easy to Potty Train,Not easy. I mean I could go on and on. That's what makes this breed so interesting. What I enjoy the most about YT is getting to look at all pictures. It makes you one of each.

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

Not to be rude, and this isn't directed only at you, but why does everyone get all in arms when people prefer "standard" (under seven pounds according to AKC) yorkies?

To be frank, If I wanted a "teapot" sized dog, I'd go with a larger breed who's standard is larger.

I so agree with you and I am probably going to make some people mad but I am a very blunt spoken person and frankly, I wouldn't have one that is over seven pounds. I don't like the looks of them and the three to five pounds are even better. JMO.

[red98vett]

Chanel is vewy sad you don't like da voluptious girls....but vewy glad her mommy loves her just the way she is

[chachi]

Originally Posted by red98vett

Chanel is vewy sad you don't like da voluptious girls....but vewy glad her mommy loves her just the way she is

Chanel is gorgeous