A teacup dog is, as the name suggests, a dog that fits in a teacup. There are already breeds that are small in themselves, but due to demand, more and more miniature dogs are being bred. But not everything is pretty! There are risks in these practices. Let’s talk about it
Is a teacup dog, ideal pet?
It is quite a fashion, that of small dogs. But getting smaller and smaller; Without settling for breeds that are already mini, many people want to have miniature pets, also known as toy, or ‘teacup‘. Yes, there are really such small dogs, much smaller than a rabbit! In fact, they are much smaller than most rodents.
Teacup dogs are made by crossing the smallest possible specimens of a breed. They can be adorable, yes, but the truth is that it is not all that beautiful. A teacup dog is not a natural thing, it is a forced creation by man that can have serious consequences on the health of dogs, from dwarfism problems to a fragility so great that they can fracture whole just from the impact of a little jump impetuous.
In addition, they often have limb, digestive, and skin problems and even suffer low glucose levels. Their life expectancy is barely half that of a standard-size dog of the same breed.
Why you shouldn’t have a teacup dog
To begin with, it is not easy to care for. They are really delicate, they often suffer all kinds of pain and physical injuries, they may not even be able to go up or downstairs.
These mini-dogs, in general, have a poor quality of life. Even if your intentions are the best when taking care of these little dogs, it is really unfair that these animals are raised. It is very cruel to breed dogs knowing that they will live short and suffering all kinds of problems, just to earn money.
If you want to have a pet because you like animals, remember that teacup dogs exist only because there are people who want to profit from it, not because they like animals as you do. If you opt for a standard size dog you will be giving a good life to a healthy and happy dog, which with good care will live with you for a long time.
Curious about another teacup animal? What about a teacup pig?
