July 10, 2008
Dog Types!?
What are some good teacup/toy dogs? Pomeranians?
AHHH! There is no such thing as TEACUP anything. Look at the registries… there aren't any listed, not even in the bogus registries like ACA. When you see the word 'teacup' attached to any toy breed, it means it is way below standard and more than likely produced from below standard dogs. By keeping the 'runts' of litters and breeding them later down the road to another 'runt', yes the chances of producing smaller dogs is inevitable!. And more than likely there will be health issues!
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Poodles, Chihuahuas, Papillons, Pomeranians, Yorke's
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There is no such thing as a teacup dog.
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See if you can find "teacup" listed as a size in any official breed standard.
My choice would be either the norfolk terrier or norwich terrier because they tend to have a better disposition than other small yippie breeds. But it is all in how they are raised and socialized.
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An Important Message About “Teacup” Yorkies
(from the Yorkie Club of the USA)
If you are interested in purchasing a tiny Yorkie, sometimes called a Teacup, Micro Mini, Teenie, or any other name that means “extra small”, there are several things you should consider. The YTCA’s Code of Ethics precludes the use of the words “teacup”, “tiny specialists”, doll faced, or similar terminology by its members, and for good reason.
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All breeders may occasionally have an unusually small Yorkie (hopefully healthy), though no responsible breeder breeds for this trait. Many breeders prefer a general weight range of 4-7 four pounds believing that size retains desired Toy qualities while maintaining optimum health. The Yorkie Standard states weight "must not exceed seven pounds" and as a prospective pet owner you should realize that even at 7 pounds, the Yorkie is still a small dog. (Females weighing
less than 5 pounds are considered by most breeders to be unsuitable for breeding.)
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Special circumstances often come with extra tiny dogs. They are extremely susceptible to both hereditary and non-hereditary health problems, including birth defects that may go undetected for a long time. Other common
problems may include, but are not limited to, diarrhea, vomiting, along with extra and expensive tests prior to routine teeth cleanings and surgeries. Small ones are more likely to have poor reactions to anesthesia and die from it. Tiny dogs are more easily injured by falls, being stepped on and being
attacked by other dogs. These health problems nearly always result in large veterinary bills.
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Please take this into consideration and make purchasing a healthy pet your top priority, not size. The “novelty” is certainly not worth the pain, heartbreak, or extra expense. Remember, all Yorkies are comparatively small. The most important thing is finding a healthy puppy that will grow into a healthy adult,
especially since you looking at an 11 to 15 year commitment with your Yorkie.
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There is much information on our website. Please take the time to study it before buying a puppy. We wish you the best of luck.
Apply this info to ANY 'teacups' and please buy from a reputable breeder who leaves selling teacups to china shops.
As for a great toy dog- yorkies are nice, westies are good (a little bigger), manchester terriers.
Please check petfinder.com and just do a search for 'small' dogs- you may find an adorable baby who just needs a nice haircut and a home. Good luck
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Well, I have a Pomeranian at home.
He is a sweetie, but he is a real yapper. He is real mischevious, and he needs a electric fence so that he doesn't go under the fence. I suggest you buy a Cocapoo, or maybe a Yorkipoo. They are soooooo cute and charming!
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dog lover.
bision frise is a great small dog
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I am a Groomer so I have worked with pretty much every toy/mini/teacup there is ….My favorite is a mini doxie…toys some times can be VERY jumpy and for overall attiude I thinbk the doxies are better…
Here are some pictures…Hope that helps!..good luck.
http://www.geocities.com/threeddoggal/Doxies.html
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I am a groomer
If your talking about just small dogs in general take a look at Pomeranians, Pekineese, yorkies, chihahuahs.
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Poms are a good choice, real cute, but if you want something that'll live longer, go for a mixed breed. (Maybe a pomoodle?)
But if you're just looking for the small factor, go for yorkies, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, chihuahuas, schnauzers, etc.
Still, I would recommend mixed breeds such as:
Cavapoos, Cockapoos, Chipoos, Pekapoos, Schnapoos, Yorkiepoos, Westiepoos, or Pomoodles.
Good luck.
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Years upon years watching Animal Planet's dog shows in the morning and more years upon years caring for my aging (now deceased) Cockapoo.
The use of the word "toy" to describe small dogs that belong to a toy breed is redundant and also incorrect, suggesting that the breed comes in different sizes—there is no such thing, for example, as a "toy Chihuahua"; all Chihuahuas are toy dogs. (However, some breeds do come in different sizes, such as Poodles, which come in standard, miniature, and toy varieties).
The terms "teacup" or ("tea cup") and "tiny toy," have increasingly come to be used to describe adult dogs that are very small. The terms, however, are not used officially by any kennel club, and their use remains controversial. Since the terms are unofficial, there is no accepted standard of definition for the terms . The increasing frequency of use of the terms by laypersons has led some to believe that the terms are official, however, this has never been the case
Yet, beyond opinions and controversy, "teacup" is a term aiming at describing, and widely understood to mean "smaller than toy dogs". These are sometimes also referred to as "tiny" dogs.
Affenpinscher
Australian Silky Terrier
Australian Terrier
Bichon Frisé
Bolognese
Boston Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua (Long Coat)
Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)
Chinese Crested Dog
Coton de Tulear
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)
Griffon Bruxellois
Havanese
Italian Greyhound
Japanese Chin
Japanese Terrier
King Charles Spaniel
Löwchen (Little Lion Dog)
Maltese
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Pug
Shih Tzu
Toy Fox Terrier
Toy Manchester Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_dog#Teacup_dogs_.28AKA_Tiny_dogs.29
AHHH! There is no such thing as TEACUP anything. Look at the registries… there aren't any listed, not even in the bogus registries like ACA. When you see the word 'teacup' attached to any toy breed, it means it is way below standard and more than likely produced from below standard dogs. By keeping the 'runts' of litters and breeding them later down the road to another 'runt', yes the chances of producing smaller dogs is inevitable!. And more than likely there will be health issues!
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Pomeranian are very cute! Also try Maltese, American Eskimo, and Keeshond. I'm not sure that a keeshond is a toy, but they're cute!
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Me and the Internet