The word Teacup is just a term that breeders use to describe the size a puppy will be. They are Registered as Maltese
or Toy Poodles by AKC.
All Homes will be well screened for our Teacup sized puppies.
We must Talk to you over the phone to ensure that you will be a good match for these tiny babies before a deposit is placed.
They require constant care and all of your time. You need to have a lot of Love and Attention to give them.
This applies to our Tiny puppies
(Poodles/Maltese) which are referred to as Teacups by many breeders. A Teacup will be about 3-4lbs when grown. There are also
Tiny Teacups that will be under 3lbs. These puppies need extra care until they are 6-8 months of age. They need a lot of Attention
and Love. They also need food/water available at all times. As well as plenty of sleep.
They
need to have little exercise. I advise to have a exercise pen or baby play pen set up for them when they come home. So they
have a small area. You will place a bed/blanket on one end along with their food/water bowls. The other end will be for newspaper
or a pee pee pad for them to go on. I usually set this up next to my bed or in the living room when we have gotten tiny new
additions to our family. If they cry at night I would put them in their pen or a crate next to your bed. Crying can be very
stressful on a tiny puppy. They need to know you are there for them and this comforts them.
Our Teacups have to be 1.5lbs and eating well to go to their new home. Which is
usually 10-12wks of age or it can be longer for tiny Teacups this applies to shipping and picking up. They can still take
the transition harder than a Tiny Toy or Toy puppy. This means they may not feel like eating which can result in low blood
sugar. Make sure your puppy eats 4 times a day. Teacups need smaller meals more often. Try soaking their food in water to
moisten it. If they still do not eat and are showing the signs of lethargy and weakness they will need Karo syrup, Nutri-Cal
paste or Honey to get their blood sugar up. DO NOT WAIT TO TAKE THEM TO THE VET IF THE NEED ARISES.
Prevention
is the best cure. Don't let their bloodsugar get too low. Give them Nutrical to keep their blood sugar up. It is full of the
vitamins/nutrients they need. Triggers of low blood sugar are Stress ( such as going to a new home ), bacterial infections
or coccidiosis. When a puppy is exposed to strees and/or not getting proper nutrition, Coccidiosis / and other Bacterial Infections
that were laying dormant may be brought on and then rapidly mutiply making hypoglycemia worse. This is why many breeders and
vets have been stumped as to how an otherwise healthy puppy can suddenly get coccidiosis or other bacterial infections only
days after going to their new home.
At this small size/young age. They need a lot of Attention and
Love. They love to be held/played with throughout the day(only about an hour at a time). This will bond them with you also.
They then need 2-3 hrs for rest/naps in their pen for every hr you hold/play with them.
Teacups
are well suited for Families that are home most of the day(not gone longer than about 4hrs) and have no young Children. A
Tiny Toy is a much better choice and they are not that much bigger than a Teacup. The family also has to be financially stable
enough to provide care if the need arises.
