Teacup Dogs - Teacup Designer Dogs

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Teacup Dogs

Teacup/Teacup designer dog is a marketing term and not a special Toy dog. Bred to appeal to people and act as companions, Teacups require extra care for health and general well-being.

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Teacup Dogs 

Teacup and Teacup designer dogs are not "special" Toy dogs. The designation of "Teacup" is not recognized or endorsed by the major canine associations. Owners of Toy dogs believe that Teacup dogs should be referred to by their correct Group name, Toy.

Dog owners and breeders describe a Teacup as being a dog smaller than the Toy group. To describe small dogs that belong to the Toy breed is redundant. It suggests that the breed comes in different sizes. There is no such thing, for example, as a "Toy Chihuahua" since all Chihuahuas are Toy dogs. A Teacup is a descriptive term for a Toy dog which might be smaller than the official size standard. There is no firm agreement on what height or weight makes a dog a Toy. The upper height limit of some Toy breeds is over 12 inches at the withers, which places these dogs within the height range of some other Groups as well.

Teacup dogs were considered status symbols.

Toy dogs are also referred to as Pocket Size, Tiny Toy, and Miniature. Oriental royalty carried them around in their large sleeves for warmth. This dog Group had limited duties but performed tasks specifically utilized by Oriental and European courts of nobility: A Teacup dog's temperature is between 100.2-102.8 degrees Fahrenheit so they warmed beds in cold castles and palaces. Dogs sat on laps (hence the term "lapdogs") until the advent of central heating diminished the need for the warming duties of Teacup dogs. Selective breeding developed a small dog to aid the lifestyle of and provide pleasure to the wealthy.

A "Teacup" dog is just a marketing term.

Some people consider Teacup dog a derogatory term for Toy dog. But, others obviously like using Teacup dog or designer Teacup dog, so the terms are here to stay!

Teacup dogs are bred specifically to appeal to people as companions.

The price of a Teacup dog should not reflect a rare or special dog. A Teacup dog may come with some health problems. Because of its small size, it may require extra care for its health and general well-being. Teacup dogs generally need lots of attention, and cannot be left alone for long periods of time.

Examples of dog breeds often referred to as Teacup dogs: Chihuahua, Dachshund, English Spaniel, Fox Terrier, Maltese, Poodle (smaller version of the Toy Poodle), Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu, Silky Terrier, Yorkie.

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    Carmen Diangello Carmen Diangello Jul 1, 2008 @ 10:16 am
    You told it like it is, gave the truth to those that want to be kidded and did it with grace. Like the site very much. Saw from a previous comment that you dog supply shop is a great value and I agree. Be back to see what else you add.
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    serge serge Jun 3, 2008 @ 10:03 am
    Teacup and Teacup designer dogs are not "special" Toy dogs: you are one of the few to make this clear. Some breeders really pull the fast one here, Kudos to you
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    Teddy Teddy Apr 11, 2008 @ 10:03 am
    You people have done this right Kudos
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    MaryAnn MaryAnn Mar 11, 2008 @ 1:26 pm
    Harry, they are so cute. But you make a good point. This is a good pointer though?
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    Harry Harry Mar 3, 2008 @ 5:37 am
    I dont think that this group will be for us now. We need no status show off, although great dogs. We are going bigger, and tough I think. This is good to point out.

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