Teacup Info

    If you are thinking about getting a teacup poodle or yorkie for a pet, there are several things you might like to know about them. The normal traits of the poodle or yorkie breed apply to teacups--that is: they are loyal, gentle, intelligent, elegant, non-shedding, obedient (without for going independence!) and perceptive. All that is truly different is size.
    A teacup & tiny toy poodle or yorkie range from 2 lbs to 5lbs. A poodle or yorkie is often chosen by dog lovers because of their non-shedding fur. They are great for people with allergies, who wish to share their homes with a dog. But this very characteristic of non-shedding fur necessitates an increase in the attention to grooming and must be brush.
     Poodle or yorkie makes a great family dog, because it loves companionship and does not like to be alone. If your household is gone for the majority of each day, your teacup poodle or yorkie may not be the happiest of pets and might benefit from a second teacup playmate! If you are gone for much of the day, plan on exercising your puppy/dog well when you get home. Teacup poodles & yorkies require the least exercise of all the toy breeds, especially when young, but they still require a good romp in the yard once they reach maturity.
    There are some words of caution that need to be mentioned regarding a teacup poodle or yorkie while it is a pup. Their small size means that they can run out of energy quickly. This requires vigilance for the first 6 to 9 months of their lives, as low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can occur instantly and could be fatal. Some breeders recommend keeping your puppy in a child's playpen to avoid overexertion. It is very important to always have karo syrup on hand at all times with a teacup puppy, this will counteract the occasional low blood sugar incidents. Karo syrup can be put directly into the puppies mouth or can be put into there water they drink will give them a balanced sugar level. Another suggests giving them some high-energy liquid food at night to carry them safely through to morning like (Nutra-cal). Check with your trusted vet for good advice. Giving them a teaspoon of "Puppy Cesar" on the dry food before going to bed and again in the morning helps the sugar low too!
    If you have children, you might wish to choose a true tiny toy or toy size poodle or yorkie, rather than a teacup. The fragility of a teacup pup might make a toy a better choice. You just need to remember how small a 2 -4 pound animal is: it fits in your pocket or purse! It cannot stand much tripping over and stepping on without great injury. So treat your teacup like the dainty fur person it is, and all will be wiggly smiles!