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The rage in the puppy industry is a word that best describes something you would drink out of.
Teacup ! A word that describes the size of a full grown dog. Teacup is not a type of registered dog. The description defines a dog of any breed, that reaches no more then 4 pounds at maturity. They are impossible to mass produce either. Why a true teacup catches a hefty price tag. They have been advertised as high as 10,000.00 American dollars.
Price never ensures a true teacup.
Many breeds claim to have their teacups. The most common Teacup breeds are Chihuahua, Pomeranian and yorkie. Many sell teacup poodles and Maltese also. The most common Teacups come in Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, and Pomeranian
Many people do complain they paid top dollar for a tiny teacup only for it to mature to standard size and many times to over standard size of that breed.
There are many reasons for this. Why a buyer is better off ignoring the term Teacup and just buying a healthy Toy.
If you really, really want a true teacup the best way is basically to buy a full grown dog .
Because Teacups are more expensive. many people assume a teacup is a better choice. This puts a lot of pressure on breeders and dealers. When the public becomes so unreasonable about size. And many times demanding a size that can never happen.
Maybe because they assume it will make a better apartment dog.
Or they may think it is easier for a child to carry around.
Or they think it will fit in a purse better..
The truth is a real tiny Teacup does not make a better pet.
It is the worse choice for a child.
Purses rarely fit true teacups.
Most extra small purses and extra small dog clothing is made for 5 to 7 pound toy breeds.
Buying an open end purse for a tiny Teacup can cause it to fall out.
Finding clothing for a true teacup is not fun either, they just do not make them
.
Toy dogs between 5 to 7 pounds are the norm . Most people have these size dogs and assume they are teacup.
5 to 7 pound dogs are very small and very easy to carry around
5 to 7 pound toys are tiny as puppies and many times mistaken as teacups.
One can not judge a dogs mature weight until they are full grown.
There are many factors to take into consideration when predetermining a Puppies mature weight.
Weight charts can be a guild line, but so many factors are in place, that would cause them to grow bigger then estimated weight.
1. Premature birth. a Breeder may or may not know the puppy was a preemie.
2. A sickly Pup.
For what ever reason the pup was ill that temporarily stunted their growth
3. Moms milk was not good enough. Or the dog food feed was of poor quality. We as consumer can only trust what is on the dog food label. Some breeders are not educated enough on canine nutrient needs
4. Genetics. predetermined they would have a late growth spurt.
5. Injured pup could have a temporary growth stunt.
6. A breeder miscalculated the pups age.
7. Pecking order in a pups litter. A weaker pup may be thrown a side and have a temporary growth stunt.
8. Bottle fed pups are always stunted. Most Bottle fed pups can be discovered due to their larger heads and smaller bodies. This does not usually happen if they were bottle fed goats milk instead of the artificial puppy replacement milk which is notorious for casuing that stunt.
With everything living it is very difficult to always have the perfect conditions. In the perfect conditions a weight chart can help determine a Puppies weight at adulthood. A consumers best choice is to pick a healthy Toy breed and be happy with what they have. Asking for a Teacup will add hundreds if not thousands to your puppy purchase. Be a smart consumer and ask for a healthy Toy. Author http://www.superstarpuppies.com
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» left by Autumn P. from Michigan (2 years 282 days ago.)
Great info! I manage an animal rescue, mainly horses, and articals such as this should be more widely broadcast. I am looking for a tiny dog and altho- I've had kennels of larger breeds, I did not know this. I have changed my mind, I will get a toy Respond to this comment
» left by Anonymous (2 years 175 days ago.)
yes!!!this article was extremely helpful! the world should have more honest people like this! Thanks...N.B from Pennsylvania Respond to this comment
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