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Everyone who WANTS or THINKS they have a 'TEACUP' dog

Original post by lolita4life

the 'TEACUP' myth:

For those who are interested in a small dog, please visit the American Kennel Club and look through the list of TOY BREEDS. These include : Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua ( long and short coat ), Chinese Crested, Italian Greyhound, Maltese, Mexican Hairless, Miniature Pinscher, Papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Poodle, Pug, Silky Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier. ABSOLUTELY NONE OF THE TOY BREEDS COME IN A 'TEACUP' VARIETY.

'Teacup' was a term coined by those wishing to describe smaller specimens of the toy breeds, however the term 'teacup' is NOT one used by the AKC or CKC. This term is often used by dishonest people trying to make money from breeding toy dogs who do NOT adhere to the breed standard. Most of the toy breeds are between 8 and 12 inches at the shoulder, which is quite small. Small enough. Those who intentionally breed them to be smaller are endangering the puppies health. Many 'undersized' toy dogs are born with water on the brain. Some have the 'bug-eyed' look due to a skull and eye sockets that are too small to hold the eyes in place. This is not healthy, nor is it condoned by REPUTABLE BREEDERS. From time to time, each of us has had a puppy that was too small to show, but made a wonderful pet.

Please take the time to educate yourself on the many Toy breeds and find a reputable breeder who will help you choose the right puppy for you and your family.

You may also wish to consider adopting a toy breed from a reputable rescue group. Most reputable breeders also do rescue and will happily help you find the puppy that you are looking for.

The moral of the story....
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A TEACUP! People who breed and advertise them do not care for the welfare of the breed and are just out to make money.
Russo'sbride Posted:

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Actually my aunt and I have toy Shih Tzu's. Our veterinarian who is in the city and is very well known said that the tea cup is the smallest out of the Toy litter. So Tea cups are only from a toy litter. They sometimes tend to get sick but not all of them. My dog is a toy as well as my aunts. Teacups are even smaller they are the smallest further away from the Toy mothers woom thats why they may have health problems. A tea cup is smaller than a toy. A toy can go up to 7 pounds.

Sassyz75 Posted:

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as far as I knew- the smallest in a litter was the runt!!!
lolita4life Posted:

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sassy... yep!!!

i'd find a new Vet!!!
lolita4life Posted:

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to anyone trying to say 'teacup' exists... PLEASE read the 'teacup myth' BEFORE posting. thank you
Russo'sbride Posted:

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Posted by lolita4life

to anyone trying to say 'teacup' exists... PLEASE read the 'teacup myth' BEFORE posting. thank you


We are perfectly happy with our vet. I am not saying the place where you are getting your information from isn't true. I am just stating what my very experienced vet told me. I can post and have the right to post what my experiences have been or what I have been told my my vet. Besides do you not expect people to respond to the thread that you posted?? I was just stating what my vet. told me about the issue you posted. I am not an expert. Are you?? Technically it could be possible that there is no such thing as a teacup. I have also heard teacup referred to as the 'runt of the litter'. Dosn't make any difference anyway small is small 1 pound or 6.
But I will read the teacup myth.
lullabella Posted:

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Russo'sbride your dog is sooooooo Adorable!!!1
Russo'sbride Posted:

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Thanks I love Shih Tzu's I think they are so cute. I love their little pushed in faces
lolita4life Posted:

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(Russo) I wasnt reffering to you when i said to read the 'myth' before posting....
nor do i think that your vet in inexpereinced.
lolita4life Posted:

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as for the 'teacup' issue, i actually do consider myself an expert! lol (i've done THAT much research on it over the past few years)

lolita4life Posted:

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people can call it a teacup if theyd like... but it doesnt make it true.


(i cant see the problem with calling it a 'toy', which it is! or if its REALLY tiny for its breed 'small standard')
swags1016 Posted:

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Posted by jenny2penny

honestly.....who really cares to go on about the teacup/toy issue. People can call it what they want...and I probably still will call them a tea cup,,,not to make money, but because of their size.


Everyone has there own views.....including on dog preferences.


Amen Sister!

War is going on, Florida is being bombarded with hurricanes, people are sick, this is an election year, and so many other things but yet this debate is still going on

Have fun! Personally since none of them actually fit in the tea cup who cares what you call them! -- tea cup, toy or runt!! They are adorable and as long as they bring you joy and you treat them right and they are happy and healthy call them what you want!
lolita4life Posted:

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i am eventually going to be breeding my chihuahua, so for reputable breeders, it is an issue. for someone not looking for a dog or whatever youre right, who cares. obviously its a sensitive issue for some. it sucks trying to be helpful and getting 'attacked'. oh well!

and yes, they sure are cute no matter what.
Shea Posted:

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stop sweating my dog


this is the most ridiculous thing ever on these boards.
Shea Posted:

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Posted by lolita4life

yorkies are SUPPOSED to be up to 6 lbs... so shes NOT a teacup... theres no such thing... the breeder obviously isnt reputable. sorry. i realized that after i got my chi, her breeder had 'teacup's for sale... i will NEVER go back to her again. if they DO try to breed extra tiny pups to call them 't-cups' its extremely unhealthy for the dogs. its just not good. i'm glad your dog is healthy, but 5 lbs is an average size, so i dont see why she wouldnt be, i doubt you'll have any majot problems with her in the future. paris hiltons chi on the other hand, i believe will have health issues later in life.. its too small.


like i said....
stop sweating my dog.
lolita4life Posted:

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get over your dog. i dont know why you keep trying to make this post all about her!

june262004 Posted:

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Posted by lolita4life

get over your dog. i dont know why you keep trying to make this post all about her!




BHAHAHAHAHAHA




Russo'sbride Posted:

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Posted by lolita4life

as for the 'teacup' issue, i actually do consider myself an expert! lol (i've done THAT much research on it over the past few years)


So I should beleive you over my vet Doctor Goldsmith???
RedHead Posted:

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LORDY LORD

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