The word "Teacup" has been used to merely describe the size of a puppy, meaning it is very small and will probably be under the standard size which is 4 to 7 pounds for the Toy Group.  We cannot imagine anyone wanting anything smaller than that!  Their bones are VERY fragile and can be broken by jumping off of a couch, falling off of a bed, being stepped on or worse.

  There is no such thing as a "tea cup" Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Poodle, or any other breed for that matter.  They simply do not exist. "Tea-cup" is just a marketing ploy given by unethical and unscrupulous breeders to drive up the price of their puppies!So called "Teacups" fetch anything from $2000 to $10,000! This is ridiculous and shameful! There are a lot of chronically, unhealthy puppies because unscrupulous breeders and puppy mills are inbreeding.  Some poor darlings only live for a very, very short time!

  They take the little teeny, tiny dogs and they breed 2 1/2 pounders with 3 pounders ... well, they’re playing with genetics. You should NEVER breed a female of any breed less than 5 pounds. Some of the problems that may be encountered are both genetic and congenital in these tiny babies and the list is a long one. Problems such as respiratory problems can remain or worsen throughout their lives. These babies frequently are so fragile that they do not live more than a few years.

  PLEASE educate yourselves before buying a tiny puppy . You could be in for months or years of heartbreak not to mention staggering veterinarian bills!  

  DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!  IF YOU WANT A HEALTHY PUPPY, DON'T FALL FOR THE TEACUP ACT!

Thanks to Bellevlle Area Rescue for This Info!!

Belleville Area Rescue   PO Box 4619   Fairview Heights, IL 62208