Teacup dogs are famous for their size, and it is difficult to raise them with their cute appearance.

1. Lifespan

The lifespan of a teacup poodle is equivalent to that of a toy poodle, usually 15 to 20 years old.

2. Is it easy to raise a teacup dog?

Environmental requirements

When raising teacup dogs, special attention should be paid to the temperature in which they live. In winter, pay attention to keeping warm and maintain temperature; in summer, pay attention to ventilation and keep cool. Indoors must be cleaned and disinfected frequently, and kept dry and tidy.

Food requirements

Puppies’ lives should be regular. Feeding should be regular and quantitative, and nutrition should be balanced. Be careful to prevent hypervitaminosis (especially vitamin A or D) or calcium deficiency. Puppies should not overeat, generally 7-8 minutes is appropriate.

Health observation

It is necessary to pay close attention to observe the puppy's urination and defecation conditions to determine whether it is normal. Pay attention to the color, smell and presence of worms in the puppy's stool. Normal stool is strip-shaped, moderately soft and hard, and usually slightly yellow.

Health Care

Puppies should not rest on their abdomen for a long time, as this can easily cause diarrhea or a cold due to cold. Puppies are afraid of the cold, so you should pay attention to keeping them warm no matter in winter or summer.

The bones of puppies are not fully developed. Walking for a long time can cause bone deformation in the limbs and their resistance is poor. Outdoor activities should be reduced when the air conditions are not good. When the outdoor weather is suitable, letting puppies bathe in the sun is beneficial to bone growth.

​Special attention

(1) Reduce the number of baths, especially for newly purchased teacup dogs. Do not bathe with water. Use dry cleaning powder to dry clean once every five days, and use a brush to brush for a while.

(2) Teacup dogs need to be groomed and sheared starting from the age of 4 months, such as poodles. If you go outside for grooming, be sure to choose a beauty shop with good conditions and high reputation. This can prevent the spread of diseases and cross-infection, because the immunity of puppies in April is still very fragile. For hard-haired dogs, you can pluck a little back hair every day at home to promote its growth.

3. Growth cycle

The birth weight and growth status of the teacup dog during lactation are the same as those of the toy poodle. It will enter a slow growth period after 4 months and stop growing at 7-8 months (while the general standard toy dogs and mini poodles will For dogs, the first 4-8 months after birth is their rapid growth period, and they enter the slow growth stage after 8 months.)

Physiological condition

The physiological estrus period of teacup dogs is generally later and longer than that of toy poodles. The first estrus usually occurs after 12 months, mostly between 14-16 months, and the latest one has to wait until 18-19 months. TeaThe interval between heats in Cup dogs is usually between 7-8 months.

Fertility status

Due to their small size, teacup dogs do not have many children. Generally, there are 1-2 babies per litter, and they can only give birth 3-5 times in their lifetime, and they usually need artificial help to deliver them.