Can anybody tell me what breed of dogs come in tea cup size?

Question

Im looking for a small size dog that Is good to have in a apartment .

Answer 1

actually there is no such thing as a "TEA CUP" . That is just a term used by breeder to describe a small pup .

Answer 2

First I have to tell you that there is no "tea cup" size for dogs. Thats a marketing term just as the new "designer" dogs. Under AKC rules, the smallest breeds are called the "toy group" and those are Maltese, Poodles, Yorkies, the Hairless terrier, and chihuahuas. If the breeder goes for the title "teacup", you should be extremely careful... There are so many health risk factors such as fragility, internal organs may not be fully developed...etc. Just search under the "toy group" and find a reputable breeder (look on AKC website) go talk to them...
--A personal note: Just because you're living in an apartment, you don't have to get a small dog, unless it states in your lease that you can have a dog up to xx lbs, a med-big dog is also easy to have in an apt, they are more quiet and mellow.--
Good Luck!

Answer 3

Actually there is no such thing as "tea cup" dogs. This is what breeders call them when they breed to get the tinyest dogs. They tend to be very fragile and unless it is from a reputable breeder where (important!), you can see the mother and father dog, don't buy it. They have "teacup" poodle, Yorkies, Pomeranian. Just remember that what they call a "tea cup" may be a tiny dog that will cause you heartache and costly bills in the future. By purchasing (or asking for) the "runt" of the litter you will have a better chance of getting the smallest dog from the litter and usually at a cheaper price

Answer 4

I wouldn't suggest for a minute that any dog nomatter what size should be incarcerated in a flat. Dogs, depending upon the breed need, and I stress need, at least 1 to 3 hours minimum hours a day vigerous exercise. Far too many people (girls?) think that small dogs are a fashion accesory, they aren't! Forget about having a dog if you work all day and can't (won't) give the dog exercise. remember in the UK the weather (from experience) isn't condusive to outdoor exercise for some 6 months a year, are you commited to staying out in the freezing cold for 2 hours a day? Most people haven't been out in the open air for more than an hour never mind 2 day after day after day! Dogs aren't a fashion accesary, get some goldfish.

Answer 5

As has been said already, the word teacup is used by unscrupulous breeders to make the runts of the litter more attractive. "Teacup" dogs are bred by bad breeders who want to make money out of the uninformed public. Teacups are generally more fragile and sickly. If you want a small dog then your best bet is to get a standard sized dog from the toy group, from a reputable breeder.

Answer 6

Yorkshire Terriers and Maltese come in tea cup size.

Answer 7

Poodles, among others. You can get this information on the net. Check out who is raising them, where they live, the size of the pups, the age of the litter, phone numbers, photographs of the pups for sale.

Answer 8

that depends on the size of your flat.personally as a pro dog handler i would not have one in a small apartment

Answer 9

Shiatsu

Answer 10

Chahuahua and Poodle are the two the come to mind. I'm not sure if there are any other breeds besides these two.