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Tiny Poodles called Teacups. They may be charming and adorable, but buyers should know what they are getting into before purchasing one.
Through thousands of years of breeding the smallest with the smallest and the largest with the largest, there are now three distinct sizes of Poodles recognized by the AKC: Standard, (over 15 inches at the highest point of the shoulders), Miniature, and Toy (under 10 inches).
There is no such thing as a registered Teacup Poodle. The term is used as a marketing gimmick to indicate that the puppy will be extra small, commonly 2 1/2 to 4 pounds when full grown. However tiny Teacup Poodles often have serious health problems, which may be why they are so small in the first place.
In many ways they are like premature babies. In nature they would seldom survive puppyhood. They need constant human care and nurturing. If they survive, they often have lifespans of 3 to 5 years instead of the expected 12-15+ years of a toy or miniature Poodle.
These tiny puppies should cost less than a normal size healthy puppy because they require special care and generally have higher medical expenses, but often a breeder will charge more for them.
For most people a "Teacup" puppy is a bad idea. Besides health and dental problems, they are quite delicate. Jumping from a chair or being stepped on can cause serious injury. They should never go into a home with children or a lot of activity unless they are kept in a draft-free crate or cage.
In which case, as my email friend Rita says, "You might as well put a Poodle costume on a rat or hamster."http://thepoodleanddogblog.typepad.com/the_poodle_and_dog_blog/2006/10/teacup_poodlesb.html
What else can I help you with?
What kind of teacup poodles are there?
Technically there is no such thing as a "teacup" poodle, only toy poodles that people have severely bred smaller. As a general rule of thumb for any "teacup" breed, the smaller the dog is the more health problems and vet bills you will have. Now, naturally, there are exceptions, but I've known people who have spent $1200 on a tiny dog only to spend thousands more throughout it's life to keep it alive. But back to your question, what do you mean by kind? What kind of color? They can come in just about any solid color you would associate with a dog, plus those that are called parti-colored (i.e. white with black spots). What kind of poodle? A poodle is a poodle regardless, only the size is different (Toy, Miniature, Standard). I'm not sure what other "kind" of question there would be. Poodle Breeder
What kind of health concerns might a teacup pomeranian have?
A teacup pomeranian that is well-bred, on a good diet, and receiving proper exercise should have few health problems. Merle colored pomeranians are known to sometimes suffer from deafness, among other health issues. Other concerns include luxating patella, tracheal collapse, "black skin disease", and cryptorchidism.
What kind of teacup dog breed has brown curly fur?
I do believe there's a few but tea cup poodles come to mind first. They are curly and come in a few colors including brown.
What kind of dog does kim from housewives of atlanta have?
teacup pomeranian
What are apricot poodles?
Apricot poodles are a type of poodles that have natural sugar colored fur. Its a lighter colored brown kind of. Mine is a sweetheart.
What kind of health problems Winnie the Pooh have?
he is fat
What kind of food do teacup poodles eat?
Teacup poodles will eat standard dog food. Dry of wet. It depends on your preference as well as the teacup poodle. As a rule of thumb, a well known and recommend brand of food is usually best. Always check the ingredients as a lot of "meat flavoured" food does not contain much meat, only around 6% which is extremely low. If you come across this, try a different brand of food which is slightly more expensive. Myself, I feed my poodles Nature diet and it's extremely "safe" in the sense that it does not contain any known allergens so it limits the chance of your dog having a reaction. It is also not expensive and you can usually purchase it from more reputable pet stores.Also, as its a teacup you will need to feed him or her small portions several times a day. I am not certain of the portion size as I have miniatures and not teacups. But your Vet or Veterinary Nurse or a reputable pet store will be able to advise you on portion size.I hope this helped. :-)
Are teacup chihuahuas smaller than original chihuahuas?
Teacup dog breeds are smaller than the regular kind
What kind of health problems can premature babies have?
sicke cell
What kind of health problems could a pet rat have?
a pet rat can have many health problems my rat actually died from upper respiratory infection
What kind of food do teacup yorkies eat?
Search 'where can you get a teacup yorkie' and there is a lot of info there
What kind of health problems can the leonberger breed of dog suffer from?
There are many health problems that the leonberger breed of dog can suffer from. The leonberger breed of dog can suffer from health problems such as eye diseases, cancer, and neurological diseases.
