Teacup Breeds: Are They Real?

There are so many breeders selling so-called teacup dogs, but are they really the size of a teacup? Teacup dogs are dogs that are small enough to fit into a teacup, thus giving rise to the name. They are being raised smaller and smaller, because it is believed that this is what people want. Puppies intentionally shrunk in size to fit into a teacup are prone to all sorts of health complications. Should we continue to reduce their sizes or just enjoy the miniature sizes that are available now?

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The term “teacup dog” is often used as a marketing ploy to increase the price of a puppy, as some people find the extremely small size desirable. The term teacup dog covers many varieties of miniature or toy dog ​​breeds.

Chihuahuas and Maltese are examples of toy dog ​​breeds. There is no such thing as a “toy Chihuahua” or “toy Maltese”. Chihuahuas and Maltese are already toy breeds, so the term Toy Maltese is a misnomer and leads the buyer to believe that he is buying something even smaller. The AKC standard for a toy breed is 6 pounds and under which, at the time of this writing, I would cover so-called teacup breeds. To say that a dog is a teacup chihuahua possibly suggests that his growth was stunted at birth and therefore has flaws that may not be apparent when purchased.

Getting the most out of normal small breed dogs will give you more satisfaction than a poorly bred dog.

Introduction of breeding size.

Some dog breeds like the Shi Tzu (Tibetan Temple Dog, Tibetan Lion Dog) have always been small, while other breeds have shrunk from their standard size to miniature and toy.

Before and during the early part of the 19th century, all dogs were working dogs to some degree. Breeding dogs specifically for their appearance was introduced in the mid-19th century. Take, for example, the classic poodle.

Poodles were used as hunting dogs for many years until they were reduced in size to allow them to become a house dog and further reduced to become a lap dog. Many people like the smaller breeds because they have a softer appearance. Breeds that are naturally small are playful but also very protective despite their size.

For many small breed owners, dressing their “babies” in cute clothes has become the latest trend. There is nothing wrong with that, as long as the pup is comfortable. Wearing a coat indoors may not be necessary and can cause the pup to overheat unnecessarily, but wearing a jacket when outside can be beneficial in keeping the cold at bay, especially when they have been poorly groomed.

Maltese, Pomeranian, Yorkie, Miniature Pinscher and Papillion are just some of the ideal dogs to dress up. There are all kinds of small dog clothes available and it includes dog dresses, dog raincoats, dog dresses and dog coats. There are even booties available to protect their tiny feet.

A large selection of clothing for smaller dogs is available. If you have a small, toy or even a teacup dog, take the opportunity to see what’s hot for small pooches.