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livingdustmops · 02-12-2010, 04:11 PM

January 28, 2010
If a dog is a "tea cup" than what makes him smaller?
I'm just curious why a teacup is so much more expensive if its just an improperly bred dog. ie- teacup chihuahua or teacup poodle. What makes them smaller?

"teacup" means scam label to sell the dog for a higher price

some of them are smaller and have health issues because of the irresponsible breeding practices used to achieve those small sizes

some of them are still a NORMAL weight range! But because they come from irresponsible breeders they are still at risk for health issues

some of them are LARGER than breed standard. Why? Because, there's no such thing as a "teacup" dog to begin with.. its merely a LABEL used to market the dog for a higher price tag. Bad breeders sometimes use larger dogs to avoid costs of cecarians, and just simply label the pups as "teacup".

They cost more because the breeder charges more. People are dumb enough to think that they are getting something special or extra tiny, and they are willing to pay those high price tags.

Its all a marketing scam.

how smaller dogs are achieved
breeding a small dog to a small dog.. dogs to breed are chosen based on their size tho, no regard to health or temperment

poor nutrition during pregnancy/ nursing.. the pups are basically starved to a smaller size

early cecarians so pups are delivered early.. premature puppies are smaller.. NO reputable vet will do this.

does any of this sound like it will yield healthy puppies?

02-12-2010, 04:11 PM	#87
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	January 28, 2010 If a dog is a "tea cup" than what makes him smaller? I'm just curious why a teacup is so much more expensive if its just an improperly bred dog. ie- teacup chihuahua or teacup poodle. What makes them smaller? "teacup" means scam label to sell the dog for a higher price some of them are smaller and have health issues because of the irresponsible breeding practices used to achieve those small sizes some of them are still a NORMAL weight range! But because they come from irresponsible breeders they are still at risk for health issues some of them are LARGER than breed standard. Why? Because, there's no such thing as a "teacup" dog to begin with.. its merely a LABEL used to market the dog for a higher price tag. Bad breeders sometimes use larger dogs to avoid costs of cecarians, and just simply label the pups as "teacup". They cost more because the breeder charges more. People are dumb enough to think that they are getting something special or extra tiny, and they are willing to pay those high price tags. Its all a marketing scam. how smaller dogs are achieved breeding a small dog to a small dog.. dogs to breed are chosen based on their size tho, no regard to health or temperment poor nutrition during pregnancy/ nursing.. the pups are basically starved to a smaller size early cecarians so pups are delivered early.. premature puppies are smaller.. NO reputable vet will do this. does any of this sound like it will yield healthy puppies? __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!