Teacup Poodle Information from Tiny Treasures Toy Poodles

Teacup Poodle Info

What is a Teacup?
A Teacup poodle is generally considered weighing 4 pounds or less and
usually 8 inches or less at the shoulders. They are also sometimes called
Pocket Poodles or Peanut Poodles.

Are Teacups Just "Runts"?
Some breeders will sell a "runt" as a Teacup, but a 3 lb. dog coming from 8
lb. parents is not a Teacup. True Teacups have been bred for their tiny
stature for generations.

Do Teacups Have More Health Problems?
Teacups are generally as healthy as any other poodle. The difference is
that if they do have an injury or illness, the treatment may be more difficult
and expensive because of their size. Just as babies and children are more
vulnerable to some injuries and illnesses than adults because they are
smaller, the same is true of Teacups. However, a Teacup that has proper
nutrition and health care and a safe environment can expect the same - or
longer - life span as a larger poodle, often 15 years or more.

Why Do Teacups Cost More?
Teacups are particularly difficult and expensive to breed. Purchasing the
breeding stock (parents) of true Teacups typically costs $2000-5000 each.
Then, we wait for a year or two before they can be bred, without any
assurance that they will be able to breed until we see a puppy.
Teacups have a much higher risk of needing a C-section ($1000 or more).
The C-section also carries a higher risk of the mother and/or puppies
dying. And even if the mother survives the surgery, she may be unable to
breed again afterwards.
Furthermore, Teacup puppies are especially fragile, weighing 2 to 4 ounces
at birth, and require more care than larger puppies. They must be monitored
around the clock for weeks, may need specialized feeding for a short time
after being weaned and must stay with us longer than larger puppies.
Also, true Teacup moms have fewer puppies per litter. So, while we spend
extra time and money on them, we may only have one or two puppies from a
Teacup litter.
Finally, Teacups have become very popular and are in high demand, but they
are not easy to produce, so demand exceeds supply.

Why Are Teacups So Popular?
Great things come in small packages. In addition to the wonderful qualities
common to all poodles, there are several reasons so many people are choosing
Teacups. They are excellent pets for people with limited space, such as an
apartment, or those who don't have a yard. They travel easily in the car and
they can be taken on airplanes in the main cabin rather than riding in the
cargo area. Teacups are also great companions for seniors or those with
physical disabilities who cannot lift a larger dog.
Also, as Poodles are highly intelligent, Teacups can be trained for indoor
litter boxes or potty pads, eliminating the need to be taken out to go potty.

But really, it all comes down to the fact that nothing beats having a Teacup
Poodle laying in your lap and looking up at you with those adoring eyes.
You'll never be the same.

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