| Toy breeds are really adorable to look at and fun to | | | | shorter lifespan, and more susceptible to diseases. |
| be with. These dogs are not only pet quality, they are | | | | Yes, the teacup Chihuahua you just bought is not really |
| also picture perfect when they are in their best moods. | | | | the best among the litter - it was the worst. |
| Because of this, more and more people are breeding | | | | Veterinarians have been pleading to breeders to stop |
| small breed puppies and oftentimes, the smaller ones | | | | breeding teacup puppies because, according to them, |
| are the most expensive. | | | | teacup ones have the most flaws in temperament, |
| When the term teacup was first used, it was | | | | health and standards. However, because teacup |
| pertaining to a puppy so small it could actually fit a | | | | puppies are the trend nowadays, the pleads fall on |
| teacup. The puppy was from normal sized parents | | | | deaf ears. |
| that do not fit in teacups and the siblings from the litter | | | | So, if you are thinking of getting a teacup puppy |
| are just the same size as their parents. So, how come | | | | because of how cute and small it is, you better think |
| this single puppy grew to be so small it was the envy | | | | again. You are giving these teacup breeders money |
| of many? | | | | for breeding an abnormal puppy that will not live long |
| The answer is simple - the teacup puppy is the | | | | enough anyway. A waste of money and definitely a |
| malnourished one that requires more attention, has a | | | | waste of good pedigree in the process. |