How to avoid buying a teacup Yorkie

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I think we might be fighting a losing battle on eliminating the "teacup" word; too many people use it for "smaller" dog. Since there is officially no such thing, the definition ranges from anything under 10 lbs, to only those dogs less than 3 pounds. I've read posts written by YorkieTalk members who swear their 8-pound Yorkie is an official "teacup" because the breeder said so.

Other than not informing people that this is not a real category, or giving any sort of definition for teacup, the video did have some great suggestion for buying a dog, and I can't argue with any of them.

1. Meet the breeder in person, don't buy over the Internet.
2. Call the breeder, and get references.
3. See the kennels, resist the temptation to buy the first time.
4. Ask to see license and veterinary records. (I'm not sure a small breeder needs a license, but they should be open to showing vet records.)
5. After you buy the dog, make an appointment with vet ASAP to check out puppy.

Good points, and I agree that this is something all potential dog owners should look into regardless of the breed.

Originally Posted by DejaVu

I think this video could be very informative to someone looking to get a yorkie, I really didnt see anything off just because he called them teacups. I see it as a way to describe s tiny dog, I dont agree that some breeders take this term and run with it as a marketing scheme, but I dont feel offended by someone calling a dog a teacup.

I don't think the term teacup is offensive, however it has been used way to much as a marketing scheme and I would personally be very cautious of someone marketing their pups as teacups, "extra teenies" or anything that might give the impression that a dog is "extra" small. Teacup probably was a cute term that was once used to refer to any small dog, and I do think it's unfortunate that it has turned into a successful marketing ploy for unscrupulous breeders. I think a breeder should market the health and temperament of a pup more than size. It is important to be honest mention size, just not market it as heavy as I haved seen from some websites that have a TON of puppies waiting to be sold. Does anyone remember the million dollar puppy thread? http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/off...malti-poo.html
I'm starting to think that the term teacup is for any pup under 50lbs. I once met a guy that was showing me pictures of his adorable teacup yorkie. He was handsome!!!! Then he told me his pup weighed 18 lbs..... I was under the impression that teacups were tiny tiny!! I guess not!

[Cyndee Reynolds]

I personally have a BIG problem with the so called Teacup Yorkies ! Any reputable breeder/owner will tell you there is no such thing! This is just a way for money hungry breeders if you want to call them breeders trying to get more money for their sick dogs. Thanks to the likes of celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Britney Spears running around with their "pocket Puppies" now every one wants a small Yorkie. Use to be a 5 pound Yorkie was considered small. Now it has to be 2 to 3 pounds! I have not seen one that size that wasn't a sick little dog!! Breaks my heart!!!! Please people avoid buying little Yorkies. And thank you for the link.

[Perroamor]

I am always looking to learn somethings. He was very informative which any person buying a puppy should be.

[DENISE517]

He's not very smart....if he knew anything, he'd know there are NO teacup yorkies. He should be educating people to that fact.