teacup yorkie

[YorkieChick1]

Their hair grows faster to the floor because their legs are only 2 1/2 inches long!!! That's like my Brooke, she has the shortest legs so her coat looks long!!

[DianeW]

Originally Posted by GurleyGirl

It's a beautiful dog... I'd tell your friend to get the dog if that's what he/she
wants. Alot of people prefer the smaller yorkies and I don't think there is
anything wrong with that (to me... teacup is just a word meaning small).

I AGREE........

[Ashley V]

Originally Posted by GurleyGirl

It's a beautiful dog... I'd tell your friend to get the dog if that's what he/she
wants. Alot of people prefer the smaller yorkies and I don't think there is
anything wrong with that (to me... teacup is just a word meaning small).

Yea but "teapot" is a word meaning big and a lot of people like bigger yorkies too. You don't see people advertising that word for more money. It's all a money making scam.

[Jacklynn]

Originally Posted by Ashley V

Yea but "teapot" is a word meaning big and a lot of people like bigger yorkies too. You don't see people advertising that word for more money. It's all a money making scam.

I have seen some people describe their yorkies as "tea pots" though, not for money making, but for describing them. I think the terms are okay if you are trying to describe them (though weight would probably work too) but if its being done to make money by luring in people who do not realize that teacup isn't an ACTUAL size/benefit, if that makes since.

btw, I see you are from "Leesburg", is that Leesburg, FL? If so I'm just a little bit south of you.

[Ashley V]

Originally Posted by Jacklynn

I have seen some people describe their yorkies as "tea pots" though, not for money making, but for describing them. I think the terms are okay if you are trying to describe them (though weight would probably work too) but if its being done to make money by luring in people who do not realize that teacup isn't an ACTUAL size/benefit, if that makes since.

btw, I see you are from "Leesburg", is that Leesburg, FL? If so I'm just a little bit south of you.

If someone is affectionately describing their own dog or someone else's dog with the word "teacup" then it's fine, but I think it's used so much as a money making tactic that people that know better freak out when they hear the word. 99% of the time though when there is an advertisement that says "teacup" they are ONLY using it to make money... or they are dense and really think there is a seperate category of pup... and if your breeding dogs, I'd hope they'd know the difference.

As much as I wish that I live in Flordia... I don't... I live in Leesburg, VA which is about 45 minutes from D.C.

[YorkieGeorge]

I would say in Most Aisa contries,people do not breed for standard size yorkies.They breed tiny yorkies to have tiny babies.Many people in USA import Dogs from Asia and make big money/resell them in usa.

[YorkieGeorge]

Does she have any small children? if she does,she should get a bigger yorkie.

Originally Posted by cherlinehuang

my friend want buy teacup yorkie weight 1.2kg. now 1 years. what do you think about this?

[Cookie2]

The dog looks beautiful. If the price is very high and they have other yorkies priced super cheap because they are bigger then yes it's a way to get MORE $$money$$ I personally dont have a problem with people saying the word teacup just to let you know that its smaller than the standard 4-7 lbs. The problem I have is seeing Sale Ads advertising Teacups for $2,000 & up and charging $750 for another one of the same litter that is bigger...
I have a 3 lb 4 yr old that is considered a "teacup" because of his small size.It doesnt make him any cuter or more desirable because of that name in my eyes..

If your friend has the money to pay whatever price they are asking ...I could only give my advice and tell her to make sure the dog has a full health checkup first.

Genie

[iLuv Reeses]

Smaller yorkies really do happen in a litter of a responsible and reputable breeders. These little ones also deserve to be placed in a loving home. However, your friend must also ensure that he or she can provide such fragile yorkie extra care and extra money (for vet emergencies) and possess extra strength (for any heartaches in the future).
NEVER EVER buy from a breeder who intentionally breeds for such size, though. It is obvious that such breeder only breeds for money and not to improve the breed.