Teacup dogs

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“Teacup” Dogs?

Question by Ya: “Teacup” Dogs? I know that there are a lot of very intelligent people in the dogs section, with a lot of information to share. I would just like the general breeding process explained (how do they get such small dogs) and what are the disadvantages of these miniature breeds? I absolutely do […]

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Miniature & Toy Dog Breeds – A Complete Guide

The group known as miniature dogs or toy dogs are a group of small sized dogs. These small dogs can also be referred to as teacup dogs. Toy dogs can encompass many different breeds of dog. These toy dogs have many individual characteristics that make them different to larger varieties of dog. Toy dogs are […]

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Is A Toy Dog Also An Unhealthy Size For A Dog?

A reader asked.. I know teacup dogs have all those health issues and are sickly runts, but what about “toy” size dogs? Do they also have a large chance of getting illness’s and can you get them from animal shelters to? And is there size dangerous for them also like teacups since they are like […]

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The History Of Teacup Poodles

The Teacup Poodle is very similar to the Toy and the Standard Poodle except for the size. Teacup Poodles weigh anywhere between two and four pounds where the next size Poodle, the Toy Poodle, is ten pounds at maturity. Teacup dogs get the name teacup because they can almost fit into a teacup. These dogs are intelligent, obedient and elegant dogs. They have a non-shedding fur, which makes them very popular. They are very perceptive dogs and love companionship.

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