Because teacup puppies are so tiny, this can mean that their bones are very tiny and fragile.
Not exact matches
We breed for the
teacup size
puppies because that is our personal preference.
Because there are no standards for the terms
teacup, miniature, micro, tea cup, tiny, t - cup, mini and etc. we suggest, that when you buy a tiny
teacup puppy, one looks at the estimated adult weight to determine the size they want to purchase.
I do this rather than labeling my
puppies as toy,
teacup, micro, mini or pocket
because I have found that these terms mean different things to different people and I prefer to avoid the confusion these labels can cause.
As a matter of fact, the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America's Code of Ethics prohibits using words like «
teacup», «micro», «mini» and «pocket»
because they feel that these words are nothing more than a marketing ploy used by some breeders to justify charging outrageous prices for their
puppies - I have personally seen the word «micro» used to describe
puppies listed for sale for as much as $ 10,000!!!
Teacup puppies are also prone to more stress disorders, such as hypoglycemia
because they are too small for the world they live in.
Because of their long hair,
teacup Yorkie
puppies require regular grooming.