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09-28-2012, 09:14 PM
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09-28-2012, 10:24 PM
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| The Breeding Behind Teacup Puppies. Sure, these puppies look adorable and, rightly so- they are! But let’s look behind the curtain for a second. Most females are bred on the ninth through the fifteenth day of their heat cycles. Eggs can be fertilized for up to 72 hours after any of these breeding’s. Therefore, it is possible to have puppies conceived up to a week or so younger than the puppies first conceived in a litter. However, when the first puppies conceived are mature and ready to be born, labor starts and all the puppies will be born, no matter when they were fertilized. What all of this means is, you are buying a puppy that was born prematurely. Those of you that have had premature children (or know of any), you know that they need extra care. However, in these breeding facilities, the puppies are treated just like any other and are taken from their parents far too early. Then, the female premature puppy is bred with the male premature puppy… The cycle just goes on and on and on. As you can imagine, there is a laundry list of health problems that can arise from this type of breeding. Some of the issues that may be encountered are both genetic and congenital in these tiny babies and the list is a long one. Genetic Defects * High Risk of open fontanels– (soft spot from the cranial bone not forming), *Portosystemic shunts (PSS- abnormal vessel that allows blood to bypass the liver. As a result the blood is not cleansed by one of the bodies filters: the liver.), *hypoglycemia- a syndrome that occurs primarily in toy breeds between 6 and 12 weeks of age. Puppies with a severe drop in blood sugar develop seizures or become stuporous and go into a coma. Death can follow. *Cardiac problems- *Distorted teeth- in all of the breeding that has occurred, these “teacup” or “toy” breeds do not have teeth that have evolved to fit inside of their mouths. * Luxating patellas- A genetic disease that cause the kneecap to dislocate and move freely around the leg. *Seizures *Collapsing trachea- Their bones are so fragile that they break so easily! *Hydroencephaly- In easier terms it can be referred to as “water on the brain”. A very serious disease that can cause trauma, strokes and death. *blindness *Digestive problems- this causes diabetes and other health issues. *Fragile Bones- Their bones are so weak that they can be broken by simply jumping off of the couch. **Problems such as respiratory problems can remain or worsen throughout their lives. These puppies are so fragile that most do not live more than a few years. __________________________________________________ __________________ https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net..._8210410_n.jpgI will say it again… TEACUP or TOY DOGS are not an actual breed! If you see a breeder or a pet store that offers these types of dogs RUN THE OTHER WAY! I firmly believe that all dogs deserve love, but if you choose to buy dogs from pet stores or from breeders, you are only showing them that there is a demand. These small breed dogs are very overpopulated in the shelters. Just look at California: hundreds of Chihuahuas are being put to sleep because they were bought as accessories and not forever family members! If you want a small breed dog, look on petfinder.com and search for a small dog. It is that simple. You can pay a small fee as opposed to paying thousands of dollars. Before I end this, I want to say one more thing. Many people mistakenly believe small dogs like Chihuahuas are safe for children because they won’t pose a threat. Chihuahuas in particular are a poor choice for children because they have a tendency to be snippy and protective. Small children can also unintentionally hurt a tiny dog. A teacup dog is even more vulnerable and can easily be harmed or even killed by dropping it or mishandling it, falling on it, or stepping on it. Instead, the small breed dog is ideally placed in an adult home with someone who will dote on it, such as a senior citizen or person who works from home. Don’t fall for the teacup yorkies, toy chihuahuas, or teacup maltese… They will only cost you thousands of dollars in veterinary costs down the road. Teacup Puppies– All the rage Bailing out Benji http://peopleforanimals2011.wordpres...-all-the-rage/ |
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06-23-2014, 05:12 AM
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06-16-2017, 05:56 PM
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| Ginger Turk Arrested El Dorado Hills puppy broker sentenced to jail for selling sick, malnourished, tiny dogs across the U.S. | The Sacramento Bee Crime - Sacto 911 November 21, 2016 2:24 PM Puppy broker sentenced after selling sick and malnourished dogs through internet Read more here: El Dorado Hills puppy broker sentenced to jail for selling sick, malnourished, tiny dogs across the U.S. | The Sacramento Bee A Sacramento-area woman has been sentenced to one year in jail after running online “teacup” puppy businesses that sold malnourished tiny dogs across the country for thousands of dollars. Ginger Turk, 46, was sentenced Friday in El Dorado Superior Court for felony animal cruelty, operating without a license and 11 other counts related to selling puppies from South Korea, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office. Turk is listed as a former El Dorado Hills resident who previously lived elsewhere in Sacramento and El Dorado counties. She sold “tiny, underaged, un-weaned, high-priced ($4,000+) puppies from South Korea online and in person,” according to a joint statement Monday from prosecutors and the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency. Her businesses included Teacup Puppy Couture, La Chic Puppy Boutique and Beverly Hills Teacups. A website for La Chic Puppy Boutique says it sold “teacup” puppies, a term used for particularly tiny dogs below the standard weight for their breed, according to the website Daily Dog Discoveries. The American Kennel Club does not endorse such dogs, according to its website. Besides her one-year sentence, Turk is banned from selling, possessing, transporting or importing dogs for at least a decade. She must also pay restitution for the investigation and other penalties. Attempts to reach Turk on Monday at phone numbers listed for her businesses were unsuccessful. She is required to report to the El Dorado County Jail on Jan. 13. Turk’s sentence stemmed from a felony probation search of her El Dorado Hills home in May 2014, according to the DA’s Office. In that instance, animal services officers and sheriff’s deputies found puppies imported from South Korea living in poor conditions, such as “small plexiglass cages in a laundry room that lacked proper ventilation, with a strong smell of feces and urine permeating the room.” At the time, she had been on probation after being convicted in Sacramento Superior Court in 2012 of felony charges related to forging a Folsom veterinarian’s signature on a puppy’s health documents. That dog died of parvovirus days after being bought online from Turk. The case landed her on the Humane Society of the United States’ “101 Puppy Mills” list in 2014. Kevin Yamamura: 916-326-5548, @kyamamura
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