Did you recommend me the teacup dogs?

I have lot of questions about them:
Are they unhealthy?

They need a lot of special care or something?

A teacup chihuahua or a teacup poodle?

Can you gave me tips or something if you have one?

Its the same a pocket puppy and teacup puppy?

They need a lot of attention?

Can you tell me about another raze of dogs but they have to be small (smaller than the chihuahuas)

thank you :)

Teacup dogs are basically small dogs bred from the runts of the litter, which means they have lots of inherited health problems and a short life expectancy because they’re so small

10 Responses to “Did you recommend me the teacup dogs?”

  1. SG Brittanys says:

    You’re not going to find anyone on this board that is supportive of the idea of ‘teacup’ dogs.

    The truth? There’s no such thing. ‘Teacup’ dogs are, in reality, sickly runts that poor breeders slap a cute name and a high price tag onto. They are often riddled with health problems because of their state and poor breeding. Please, don’t be drawn in by the so-called ‘teacup’ dog fad. If you want a dog, buy one from a reputable breeder or adopt from a shelter.
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  2. chippylippylippylooh says:

    Yes, they are unhealthy. They are bred to be exceptionally tiny, when a Chihuahua is usually only 4-6 pounds to begin with. Their internal organs aren’t as large and developed as others, their bones can easily break, and you’re looking at quite a bit in vet bills throughout the life of the dog.

    Yes, they need a lot of special care. They cannot jump from even a sofa as they risk breaking a bone.

    Neither. There is no such thing as a teacup. It is a word used to describe them to make more money. It’s a scam.

    No such thing as a pocket puppy either.

    As for being smaller than Chihuahuas, why in the hell would anyone want something smaller than 4 pounds? The Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in existence. You cannot find a breed smaller.
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  3. almostfamous says:

    i have to agree with that answer, they are runts with severe health problems, greedy breeders put a fancy price and stupid buyers fall for
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  4. banzuke333 says:

    if u want something smaller than a chihuahua consider getting a guinea pig – teacups or in other words, runts are not suppose to bred and slap on a cute name for ppl to buy – they are unhealthy and many owners freak out when they accidently step on them. please do us all a favor and get a regular dog or dont get one at all.
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  5. Liz Claro says:

    Teacups are unhealthy and don’t live long. They suffer through a lot of health problems. Teacups are bred by people who only want your money and don’t really care about the dogs. There is actually no such thing as a teacup dog. It is just a very small, undersized member of a breed. Pocket puppy, teacup, same ripoff. A raze of dogs? What’s that? Do you mean a breed of dog? The Chihuahua is the smallest breed. For good quality puppies bred by conscientious, reputable breeders, go to http://www.akc.org but first do a lot more research about dogs and which ones suit your lifestyle, personality, time and space available, income level, age, etc. best. Read some books!
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  6. bark'n'bite says:

    SG was right on. They dont really exist, they are just sickly little dogs, bred by poor so called breeders. You would be hard pressed to find a long lived healthy tea cup. They cost way to much and cost even more in health bills. You want a real breed, bred by a real breeder who heakth tests her dogs.

    Regular chihuahuas and toy poodles are already small dogs, go for those.

    All dogs need lots of attention, its part of being a living being.

    A dog key chain is very tiny and low maintenance
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  7. Dreamer says:

    Teacup is puppy mill talk for sickly runt that’s going to cost thousands in vet bills before dying before it’s first birthday.

    Dogs do not belong inside pockets, purses, teacups, coffee cups, or anything else. They belong on the ground on four legs, and it works better if they’re sturdy enough to walk without breaking their own legs.

    A Chihuahua weighs no more than 6lbs full grown. If that’s too big for you, guess what? GET A HAMSTER!!
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  8. ?????d?? ? says:

    1. Are they unhealthy?
    Very. Teacups are the sickly too-small runts of the litter, probably the ones that have the most problems and shouldn’t be bred.

    2. Do they need a lot of Special Care?
    Vet bills will rise and you will find that the precious little teacup you bought just isn’t as cute when it breaks out in hives because it is allergic to every possible thing

    3. Give me some tips?
    Try getting the same breed, but in the actual size. For example, just get a chihuahua, they don’t grow to be too large, and instead of a teacup poodle, get a miniature poodle, they are smaller and much healthier :)

    4. It’s the same as a pocket puppy and teacup puppy?
    Basically. There are no differences aside from the name

    4. Another breed?
    Try this site- http://www.puppyfinder.com/breedselector.php

    Good luck in your doggie search :)
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  9. a_denikey says:

    there is no such thing as a teacup. it's a marketing term for smaller than normal aka smaller than healthy

    yes a lot of these dogs are either unhealthy, easily suffer from hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or are easily injured. for anyone that wants a teacup i always tell them of the story of an owner who had a "teacup" yorkie. she accidentally dropped the a regular tv remote which landed on the yorkie and sent the dog into a coma. that's no joke. you have to be VERY careful

    because these dogs or so small they can't spend too much time playing. they need a lot of attention and will have to have 3-4 small meals throughout its entire life. you will. if your dog doesn't maintain its energy it could easily slip into a sugar coma like a diabetic

    don't get a "teacup" chihuahua. get a regular one with a healthy background. chihuahuas were born to be small. why go through the unnecessary hassle or a self proclaimed "teacup"?
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  10. Beccy M says:

    Teacup dogs are basically small dogs bred from the runts of the litter, which means they have lots of inherited health problems and a short life expectancy because they’re so small
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