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JeanieK · 03-23-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kate07

Isn't "teacup" yorkies just a term/word anyways to describe smaller than breed standards. Those being yorkies less than 4 lbs? I don't understand why everyone says there is no such thing when really it's just a term/word and everyone knows there are yorkies out there that are below the breed starndard of 4-7 pounds. Don't see the big deal using the word teacup to associate it with those Yorkies smaller than breed standards. Maybe I'm wrong though? People will breed smaller than standard size yorkies and if people want to buy them then they have every right too IMO. Sure there are more health issues with smaller yorkies than the breed standard and some may not consider it "ethical" or right, but there's no stopping those who breed smaller than "standard" size and these little guys deserve just as much love as those that are breed standard size. Anyways sorry for bringing this thread off topic with my thoughts..

There are people who really truely believe that a teacup yorkie is a separate breed or category. This is an informative forum, so I was just informing. Had she said "tiny" yorkie that would have been a descriptive term.

The breed standard is NOT 4 to 7 pounds, it is Not to Exceed 7 pounds, so there is no "smallerthan standard" only "larger than standard" but even if it is a 20 pound yorkie, it is still just a yorkie.

I have had people tell me that my 5 pound yorkie is a teacup, because it looks just like their sisters yorkie and hers is a "registered teacup".

So I posted that for informational purposes only, not to start a debate.

kate07 · 03-23-2010, 06:21 PM

Really? I never heard that before - people believing that a teacup yorkie is a totally separate breed or category. Strange. I thought most just thought teacup meant smaller size. Who knew. I know you were just informing too and not trying to start a debate. I didn't think that.

What's a " registered teacup " if there are no "teacup" yorkies???

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeanieK

There are people who really truely believe that a teacup yorkie is a separate breed or category. This is an informative forum, so I was just informing. Had she said "tiny" yorkie that would have been a descriptive term.

The breed standard is NOT 4 to 7 pounds, it is Not to Exceed 7 pounds, so there is no "smallerthan standard" only "larger than standard" but even if it is a 20 pound yorkie, it is still just a yorkie.

I have had people tell me that my 5 pound yorkie is a teacup, because it looks just like their sisters yorkie and hers is a "registered teacup".

So I posted that for informational purposes only, not to start a debate.

Ladymom · 03-23-2010, 06:50 PM

I think people think Yorkies come in different sizes like Poodles do.

I just can't get over how anyone would buy a Yorkie without first going to the YTCA to find out what the standard is. Shouldn't that be the first step in your research with any breed?

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GreysenElla · 03-23-2010, 07:06 PM

Hello Yorkie Lovers,

Thank you so much for your prayers! Greysen's surgery went great, however the surgeon is still worried about the healing process. She said it is like putting tooth pics back together ;( He is still going to be in a splint for 6 weeks after the surgery. I am emotioinally exhausted.... I wish he was at home with me right now! I get so worried that he isn't going to eat or something,,,, i dont know I am paranoid. anyways, thank you again and I will keep you updated
Yorkie hugs <3

Lauren, Greysen., & Ella

GreysenElla · 03-23-2010, 07:12 PM

I knew about the whole teacup thing, but i still call my babies that (sounds like you should start a whole new thread with your "informative" information). just saying.... back to his surgery though, it went well. he is still there for the night though which really sucks. this is the first night without my baby. i feel like this is the beginning of a long road to recovery...

Ladymom · 03-23-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GreysenElla

Hello Yorkie Lovers,

Thank you so much for your prayers! Greysen's surgery went great, however the surgeon is still worried about the healing process. She said it is like putting tooth pics back together ;( He is still going to be in a splint for 6 weeks after the surgery. I am emotioinally exhausted.... I wish he was at home with me right now! I get so worried that he isn't going to eat or something,,,, i dont know I am paranoid. anyways, thank you again and I will keep you updated
Yorkie hugs <3

Lauren, Greysen., & Ella

I'm so glad it's over and little Greyson is out of surgery.

Those tiny bones can be very difficult to heal, but we'll be praying for little Greyson!

Ladymom · 03-23-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GreysenElla

Hello Yorkie Lovers,

Thank you so much for your prayers! Greysen's surgery went great, however the surgeon is still worried about the healing process. She said it is like putting tooth pics back together ;( He is still going to be in a splint for 6 weeks after the surgery. I am emotioinally exhausted.... I wish he was at home with me right now! I get so worried that he isn't going to eat or something,,,, i dont know I am paranoid. anyways, thank you again and I will keep you updated
Yorkie hugs <3

Lauren, Greysen., & Ella

I was just responding to earlier posts about the "teacup thing" at the same time you were updating us.

We are just praying for little Greyson now.

kate07 · 03-23-2010, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreysenElla

Hello Yorkie Lovers,

Thank you so much for your prayers! Greysen's surgery went great, however the surgeon is still worried about the healing process. She said it is like putting tooth pics back together ;( He is still going to be in a splint for 6 weeks after the surgery. I am emotioinally exhausted.... I wish he was at home with me right now! I get so worried that he isn't going to eat or something,,,, i dont know I am paranoid. anyways, thank you again and I will keep you updated
Yorkie hugs <3

Lauren, Greysen., & Ella

Awee. So glad to hear that everything is going well so far and surgery went well too. It gets easier as the time goes on! My little girl just passed her 2nd week of recovery and you'll be surprised at how soon they are themselves again.

The first few days will be tough, but believe me you are through the toughest part, all the worrying, running to vets, the surgery, etc...

You're little guy probably won't want to eat much the first day or two. He'll appear to be pretty depressed too but that's a result of the anesthesia and his body getting use to the meds. That's how my girl was. But I did make sure to feed her some baby food and some yogurt. I put the food on her medicine syringe and gave it to her with her pain meds and she would lick the food right off while taking her medicine too.

You can also try rubbing nutri cal on their gums too to make sure their blood sugar doesn't get too low if they aren't eating that much the first few days.

Hang in there. You're little guy will be home soon and things will get much much better!

lil fu fu girl · 03-23-2010, 07:42 PM

Just so glad to hear that the surgery went well!
Keep us updated on how he is doing.

Lisa and Pic · 03-24-2010, 01:19 AM

Hi Lauren and thanks so much for the update on Greysen. Glad things went well yesterday. Answered prayers.....

Hope he gets to come home soon.

GreysenElla · 03-25-2010, 09:34 PM

Thank you everyone for your support and prayers! Greysen is home with his mommy and getting plenty of rest and tlc! We go back in two weeks to get bandages changed and he is being a trooper! Thank you again, yorkie lovers!!!

Lisa and Pic · 03-26-2010, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GreysenElla

Thank you everyone for your support and prayers! Greysen is home with his mommy and getting plenty of rest and tlc! We go back in two weeks to get bandages changed and he is being a trooper! Thank you again, yorkie lovers!!!

Yea! So glad Greysen is home.

BonBon · 03-26-2010, 04:33 AM

Wonderful news!! So glad everything went well.

Lisa and Pic · 03-28-2010, 03:44 PM

Today was the Cincinnati Yorkie Meet-Up (arranged and managed by Lauren) and it was so great to see little Greysen doing so well. Attached is a picture of the meetup and you can see Greysen with his blue cast on Lauren's lap. (Lauren is in the front row second from the left.)

Cincinnnati Yorkie Group 101.jpg

Greysen mostly stayed in the dog carriage, away from all the activities. He was a real trooper and I think he would have been running around, if he could have done this .

lexipoo · 03-28-2010, 05:22 PM

Awww, thanks for sharing that picture it is wonderful. Sorry I missed this thread Lexi and I would of sent all our prayers to little Greysen with happy thoughts for a speedy recovery. I am so happy to see him doing so well and Lauren you look so happy with your little furbabies....gueeeze why is Florida so far away sure would love to be part of your meet-up. Lexi would love to meet all your adorable furbabies. Great picture of you and your hubby too Lisa...love little Piccolo and Vivi they look toooo cute. Glad you all had a great time....and best wishes to you Lauren he is very lucky to have you to love him

Hugs Cheryl & Lexi

03-23-2010, 06:50 PM	#48
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	I think people think Yorkies come in different sizes like Poodles do. I just can't get over how anyone would buy a Yorkie without first going to the YTCA to find out what the standard is. Shouldn't that be the first step in your research with any breed? Yorkshire Terrier Club of America (Awards) __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

03-23-2010, 07:06 PM	#49
GreysenElla Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Posts: 18	Hello Yorkie Lovers, Thank you so much for your prayers! Greysen's surgery went great, however the surgeon is still worried about the healing process. She said it is like putting tooth pics back together ;( He is still going to be in a splint for 6 weeks after the surgery. I am emotioinally exhausted.... I wish he was at home with me right now! I get so worried that he isn't going to eat or something,,,, i dont know I am paranoid. anyways, thank you again and I will keep you updated Yorkie hugs <3 Lauren, Greysen., & Ella __________________ Lauren S. Organizer, The Cincinnati Yorkshire Terrier Meetup Group Greysen James Ella Elizabeth

03-23-2010, 07:12 PM	#50
GreysenElla Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Posts: 18	I knew about the whole teacup thing, but i still call my babies that (sounds like you should start a whole new thread with your "informative" information). just saying.... back to his surgery though, it went well. he is still there for the night though which really sucks. this is the first night without my baby. i feel like this is the beginning of a long road to recovery... __________________ Lauren S. Organizer, The Cincinnati Yorkshire Terrier Meetup Group Greysen James Ella Elizabeth

03-24-2010, 01:19 AM	#55
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	Hi Lauren and thanks so much for the update on Greysen. Glad things went well yesterday. Answered prayers..... Hope he gets to come home soon. __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

03-25-2010, 09:34 PM	#56
GreysenElla Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Posts: 18	Thank you everyone for your support and prayers! Greysen is home with his mommy and getting plenty of rest and tlc! We go back in two weeks to get bandages changed and he is being a trooper! Thank you again, yorkie lovers!!! __________________ Lauren S. Organizer, The Cincinnati Yorkshire Terrier Meetup Group Greysen James Ella Elizabeth

03-23-2010, 07:42 PM	#54
lil fu fu girl No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,410	Just so glad to hear that the surgery went well! Keep us updated on how he is doing.

03-26-2010, 04:33 AM	#58
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Wonderful news!! So glad everything went well. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

03-28-2010, 03:44 PM	#59
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	Today was the Cincinnati Yorkie Meet-Up (arranged and managed by Lauren) and it was so great to see little Greysen doing so well. Attached is a picture of the meetup and you can see Greysen with his blue cast on Lauren's lap. (Lauren is in the front row second from the left.) Cincinnnati Yorkie Group 101.jpg Greysen mostly stayed in the dog carriage, away from all the activities. He was a real trooper and I think he would have been running around, if he could have done this . __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

03-28-2010, 05:22 PM	#60
lexipoo Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,892	Awww, thanks for sharing that picture it is wonderful. Sorry I missed this thread Lexi and I would of sent all our prayers to little Greysen with happy thoughts for a speedy recovery. I am so happy to see him doing so well and Lauren you look so happy with your little furbabies....gueeeze why is Florida so far away sure would love to be part of your meet-up. Lexi would love to meet all your adorable furbabies. Great picture of you and your hubby too Lisa...love little Piccolo and Vivi they look toooo cute. Glad you all had a great time....and best wishes to you Lauren he is very lucky to have you to love him Hugs Cheryl & Lexi