How To Get A teacup Puppy

Small dogs can be a lot of fun. They make great companions and travel buddies, and are easy to exercise and clean up after. So, if small is good, wouldn’t smaller be even better? Not so fast.

 If you’re looking to bring home a teacup puppy, consider a small dog that meets the breed standard instead

What Is a Teacup Dog?

Teacup dogs are significantly smaller than what is typical for their breed. These pups go by many different names, including tiny teacup dogs, micro dogs, and pocket dogs. The breeds that are used to make these itty-bitty dogs are already small:

 Teacup puppy breeders work to make these dogs even smaller. While there is no official weight for a teacup dog, it’s not uncommon for adult teacup dogs to weigh well under 4 pounds.

Some breeders of teacup dogs also sell mixed, or “designer,” teacup puppy breeds. For example, teacup Pomchis (a Pomeranian–Chihuahua mix) and teacup Maltipoos (a Maltese-Pomeranian ).