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

Original post by lolita4life

Sep 26, 2004 10:40 PM

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.

june262004 Posted: Sep 28, 2004 11:37 PM

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

Posted by Russo'sbride

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???

Negative.... She just told someone to get over her dog. Maybe she should take her own advice.

lolita4life Posted: Sep 28, 2004 11:40 PM

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Posted by june262004

Posted by Russo'sbride

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???

Negative.... She just told someone to get over her dog. Maybe she should take her own advice.

so are you just going to keep replying to every post i make?!

june262004 Posted: Sep 28, 2004 11:42 PM

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YUP UNTIL U ARE GONE AND STOP HARRASING PEOPLE.

lolita4life Posted: Sep 28, 2004 11:47 PM

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im not harrassing anyone. i posted the teacup myth... the rest happened as it did.. of course i am going to defend my beliefs or in this topic, the facts.

june262004 Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:00 AM

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I DIDNT EDIT THIS.

MegLehner Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:12 AM

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My friend just got a tea cup yorkie (sp?) and he is so cute.
Edit - tried to post a pic but it is too big. His name is Hugo

lolita4life Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:13 AM

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have you been reading anything at all?! about the 't-cup' thing

mattnnic327 Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:16 AM

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Can a beagle be a tea cup????

Cyngm25 Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:16 AM

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off topic ...here is my 'sippie' cup bully

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lolita4life Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:17 AM

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lol SURE! according to these girls it can!

MegLehner Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:17 AM

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Posted by lolita4life

have you been reading anything at all?! about the 't-cup' thing

I guess i did not read enough - i thought everyone was talking about dogs. I think you could call it a tea cup if you want - he pretty much fits inside of a tea cup

lolita4life Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:17 AM

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awwww

mattnnic327 Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:18 AM

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cause she's under weight....

lolita4life Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:18 AM

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oh well he'll get bigger, geez i remember when my chi fit in a teacup! i bet hes cute. yeah well im TRYing to get a pet board up here.... i wa just letting you know you walked into a kinda controversial topic!

june262004 Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:19 AM

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They have been trying for the pet board for months.

lolita4life Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:20 AM

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i dont know why they wont.. is it alot of trouble or something?

mattnnic327 Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:21 AM

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I see.. I guess I will save my posts then...

lolita4life Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:22 AM

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no no, talk about the pup! maybe it will make this a happier post.

MegLehner Posted: Sep 29, 2004 12:23 AM

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Posted by lolita4life

oh well he'll get bigger, geez i remember when my chi fit in a teacup! i bet hes cute. yeah well im TRYing to get a pet board up here.... i wa just letting you know you walked into a kinda controversial topic!

Thanx - i really have no idea what is going on. I hardly ever post over here, but my friend sends me like a million pics of her dog everyday so I thought I would share.
BTW - i dont think he is underweight. He is just over 3 lbs and the vet says that is OK. She got him from a very well known breeder in Orlando (the guy the Osbourne use, i think?)
Anyway, thanks for the heads up