| Even the coldest heart will melt at the sight of a tea | | | | pooch for many years. To properly care for your pet, |
| cup Poodle. At only seven inches in height and | | | | you will need a playpen or exercise pen, a fleece |
| weighing less than four pounds, these tiny dogs make | | | | blank, and water and food bowls. Most vets will |
| great companions for people who live in small spaces | | | | recommend a breed specific, homemade dog food or |
| or for animal lovers who can't properly care for a large | | | | a high quality commercial dog food. You should also |
| dog. Teacup Poodles make loving and loyal | | | | get a body harness and leash for the safety of your |
| companions. In this article, we'll tell you how to care for | | | | tea cup. If the teacup wiggles out of your grip, a short |
| your little pet to make sure he or she lives a long and | | | | leash will stop him before he lands on the floor. |
| healthy life. | | | | While larger Poodles are sturdier, this type of poodle is |
| The tea cup is a much smaller version of the toy | | | | more delicate. Because of its tiny stature, they need to |
| Poodle. The average weight of a tea cup breed is | | | | rest and refuel with nutritious food approximately |
| three and a half pounds but some are even smaller | | | | every two hours. It's best to place the dog in a playpen |
| than that. Teacups are best suited to people who don't | | | | with a snug blanket to keep him warm. You should |
| have children and spend a lot of time at home. Unlike | | | | also make sure that his water bowl is filled with water |
| the standard Poodle, the miniature Poodle and the toy | | | | that is room temperature. Cold water will drop their |
| Poodle, this version cannot jump off of a sofa or bed, | | | | body temperature. |
| and cannot climb stairs. Because they are so small, | | | | The cuteness of a tea cup Poodle is impossible to |
| they cannot play with other animals. The most | | | | resist, but the dog won't have a healthy life if they don't |
| dangerous factor of their size is their lack of body fat. | | | | have an owner who is willing to dedicate a lot of time |
| Fat helps keep the body warm and stores energy. | | | | to their needs. If you're considering getting a tea cup, |
| Teacup Poodles can be at risk of hypoglycemia | | | | then do your research and be absolutely sure that you |
| (abnormally low blood sugar levels) if they aren't fed | | | | can provide a safe home for the dog. |
| regularly. | | | | If you do decide to bring one of these adorable, teacup |
| A well bred tea cup is just as healthy as a toy Poodle. | | | | poodle puppies home, then you'll have a buddy who will |
| If you follow the breeder's recommendations for | | | | love you without reserve and totally unconditionally. |
| specific tea cup care, then you will have a healthy | | | | |