The so-called teacup dog does not refer to a single breed. There are 5-7 relatively stable types of teacup dogs, namely: teacup Teddy, teacup Yorkie, teacup Maltese, teacup Chihuahua, teacup Pomeranian, etc. Its size standard is under 8 inches and weighs under 4 pounds. The teacup dog is a high-end pet dog that is generally worth a lot of money, ranging from a few thousand to tens of thousands. Teacup Teddy dogs are more common than other teacup dogs. Generally speaking, what we call teacup dogs refers to teacup Teddy dogs.

Are teacup dogs easy to raise?

The teacup dog looks relatively petite, but is actually more delicate. Compared with other dog breeds, it is more difficult to raise. It should be noted that people have the impression that teacup dogs are difficult to raise. In addition to being more delicate themselves, it is also closely related to the fact that many businesses use deformed toy dogs to pretend to be teacup teddy dogs and are prone to death. The real teacup Teddy dogs introduced from South Korea are relatively easy to maintain.

How to raise a teacup teddy dog

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 should live a regular life. 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: Pay close attention to the puppy’s urine 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. The quality of the teacup dog's breeding environment directly affects the teacup dog's lifespan.

Teacup dog lifespan

The physique of teacup dogs is much worse than that of ordinary dogs. Their life span is generally 10 to 15 years. During the breeding process, special attention should be paid to reducing 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.