What are some facts about teacup dogs?
I know that they don’t ‘exist’ but you know what kinds I am talking about. I want a small dog , but I don’t know much about the differences in the teacup breads. I want a bread where most of the dogs in it have fun-loving personalities, but I do need a small dog. Any suggestions?
When I said
‘you know the kind im talking about
‘ i meant toy I just couldn’t remember what it was called.
Thank you to the people who HELPED answer my question!
February 6th, 2010 at 3:18 am
Teacup isn’t a separate breed. They exist in that that label is used. Even if it is not proven that teacups alone are less healthy, that label is NEVER used by a reputable breeder. This means the dog is not bred for health, temeprment, or to the breed standard. It is bred for size, and size alone no matter what the breeder tells you. This mean the breeder is not looking for good things or to prevent bad things, so it generally is a big waste of money and it is cruel.
Toy breeds can still be very small. Yorkies are supposed to be under 7 pounds, even a larger one slightly out of breed stnadard is tiny! Chihuahuas are even smaller, under 6 pounds! If you want something smaller than that, a guinea pig is a better way to go!
February 6th, 2010 at 3:51 am
Mmmm.. bread & tea. Only thing better is coffee cake & coffee.. mmm!
Teacup breeds are runts, are sickley, and die a lot sooner than real dogs.
February 6th, 2010 at 4:38 am
“teacups” are the runts of the litter – they are sold as healhty “teacup” dogs to attract young females who think it’s “cool” to have a dog as a fashion accessory.
I would not advise getting anything they tell you is “teacup”
they are usually pretty sickly and die a few years earlier than they should.
Now, there are TONS of small breeds to choose from – any terrier breed, chihuahua, pekingese, pug, lhasa apso, schnauzer, daschund, shih tzu, etc.
Just research the ones you like on http://www.dogbreedinfo.com and make sure your lifestyle matches that of the dog.
February 6th, 2010 at 4:45 am
I wanted one of these, but than I got ALOT of answers about how I should not get one b/c they’re REALLY unhealthy and die within in 2 years or maybe even less than that! They’re just puppies of two runts and live up to be 2lbs.
They just call them teacups for you to be more intrested in a smaller dog to think its “rare” or something.
I advise you to NOT get one.
They’re sooo cute but so sickly.
February 6th, 2010 at 5:15 am
Yep–no such thing. A “teacup chihuahua”, for instance, is just a very small, under the AKC breed standard, dog. Like other writers say here–just a name breeders give to the runt to fetch an extra buck.
February 6th, 2010 at 6:08 am
Well, to start, they don’t live as long, and they aren’t healthy dogs. It’s not right that they are bred. And the high demand for them is sickening.
February 6th, 2010 at 6:27 am
try this
http://www.adoptapet.com/dog-adoption
February 6th, 2010 at 7:20 am
What you are referring to are the toy breeds; teacups are sickly runts being bred for profit. Here’s some listings of them:
http://www.akc.org/breeds/toy_group.cfm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_dog
A word of warning: as puppy millers and BYBers like to make a quick buck out of them, be EXTREMELY careful. Don’t go to puppy selling websites, such as Puppyfinder (NOT to be confused with the excellent Petfinder), Kijiji (aside from listings from reputable rescues), Nextdaypets (should be called the Nextdaypetsintheshelter), Hoobly, or any other classifed ad type site.
There are many toy breed dogs in shelters and breed rescues, and stick to breeders who are a member of a breed club. Run — don’t walk from any breeder breeding untitled, non-health certified dogs and those who breed for “rare” colours or tiny size.
February 6th, 2010 at 10:26 am
There are no such things as teacups, they are just a fancy name given to undersized dogs of a specific breed.
BTW their are dog BREEDS not dog BREADS.
February 6th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Teacup is a fancy name backyard breeders slap onto runts for an extra buck. There is NO SUCH THING as a teacup ANYTHING.
The smallest dog you can get is Toy, which for many dogs such as the Maltese, Shih-Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier, and Pomeranian, is the only size available. Dogs labeled as “teacup” are generally unhealthy and expensive.
http://www.thebombpoms.com/Teacups.html
The SMALLEST breed of dog that is REAL, and not a rip off is the Chihuahua. There is NO dog smaller than this dog. Teacup, Micro Mini, etc are all ploys used by greedy and abusive people to make money.
If you want a small dog, look at the dogs that are listed under “Toy” or “Miniature” like the Yorkshire Terrier, Toy Poodle, Maltese, Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, etc.
February 6th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
I suggest a yorkie. I have one and she is the love of my life (except for my husband of course) and she is so funny and just a pure joy to have. She is very small about 4 1/2 pounds, approximately 10 months old and shouldn’t get any bigger. I got her from a Humane Society rescue and it was the best thing I have ever done.
The people that gave me a thumbs down, obviously never had a yorkie or rescued a dog….
February 6th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
papillon
i have started calling her my teacup long haired pit bull.
February 6th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
THe best would be a teacup yorkie
they loved to be groomed and have a loving personality
and looove kids and anyone
it is a very great choice!
and they are the most adorable little things ever!!!!!
even a regular yorkie is very small that is what i have!
i love yorkies!
lol