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Anyone know anything about tea cup poodles?

Rose

Posted : 7/22/2006 10:18:20 PM

Are they good family dogs?
If you have any tips/suggestions for me...that would be great.

I am thinking about buying one.

glenmar

Posted : 7/22/2006 10:34:15 PM

Please don't. There is no such thing as a teacup, at least not according the the AKC or any other reputable registry. These are bred down toys and have a TON of health issues due to messing around with Mother Nature....something no reputable breeder will do, so you'll be supporting either a back yard breeder or a puppy mill, encouraging them to continue to breed downsized babies.

I also don't suggest ANY dog that small for a "family".....especially if that includes children under 10 or 12.

Sydney

Posted : 7/23/2006 1:37:26 AM

Glenmar basically said it all..please dont.."teacup" poodles are not a breed and is usually just an advertising point for back yard breeders trying to sell unhealthy runts

lisa baker

Posted : 7/23/2006 7:32:56 AM

never having owned a toy poodle i can tell you what i know from being around my sister's dog. she is nervous around little children, she is very yippy and she doesn't seem to know she has legs

remember that poodles require a lot more grooming... if you don't want to learn to groom they need to have an appointment with the groomer every 6-8 weeks.

with children i would be more apt to lean towards a minature if you are looking within the poodle breed. you need to find a sturdy little dog. depending on what you are looking for will depend on the breed.

laura

Posted : 7/23/2006 11:22:04 AM

The others have said it all - you'd be looking at health problems, too fragile to be around kids etc. These tiny dogs also need very careful feeding otherwise their blood sugar can get so low that they die. They stay very immature and are very difficult to housetrain. Not much fun huh? They've just been bred as a gimmick, please don't support that.

There are some very knowledgeable ppl here, and they're all really helpful. If you tell them what sort of family set up you have, what kinds of dogs appeal to you, what you expect from a dog etc., they'll be able to suggest some breeds for you to consider.