Teacup Poodle Puppies for Sale

 

Poodles are considered to be among the smartest and most intelligent of dogs. They were originally bred as water dogs, and are considered to be part of the retriever family of dogs. They were used for hunting water birds and would retrieve the dead animal once it had been shot. 

Poodles are especially known for their curly thick coat. They look like little fuzzy teddy bears since their ears do not stand up but flop over, which is why so many people are attracted to them. Some teacup poodle puppies have wavy hair while others have tight ringlets of curls. Their hair is usually kept short or at least all the same length unless they are a show dog. This keeps their hair very easy to maintain. Some owners of teacup poodle show dogs will have their dogs' hair corded. This is very similar to dreading in humans. Their hair does not shed, which is why they are considered a good pet for people who have allergies. They are considered a hypoallergenic dog, although they are not completely allergen free.

A teacup poodle is a very small version of the poodle. They are classified as a toy because they are under 8 inches tall, but they are actually smaller than toy poodles. This height is measured to their shoulders. A standard poodle can grow up to 24 inches. When a teacup poodle puppy is full grown, they will be under 4 lbs. They are ideal for people who live in small apartments in the city who have a lot of time and love to give to them.

Although standard poodles are good with children, teacup poodle puppies are not ideal for families who have small children. Since they are so small, they may be stepped on or injured by rough play. Children may injure the teacup poodle puppies accidentally. They also would not do well with dogs that are bigger than they are for the same reason of possible injury. Teacup poodle puppies are so small that they cannot do things normal-sized dogs can do, such as jump on and off the couch, get on the bed or go up and down the stairs. They need assistance with getting around the house. If they try to jump off a tall couch or bed, they could hurt themselves as well, so you need to be able to keep an eye on them. They also need a lot of attention and should not be left alone at home for longer than four hours.

Teacup poodle puppies can be a variety of colors. Some may be tan, black, white or a combination of the colors. Some may have markings like the puppy in the picture to the right, with black all over and tan around his mouth, eyes, and feet. This is called a 'phantom.' These markings are similar to those of Yorkshire Terriers and Rottweilers, although they have no relation.

Teacup poodle puppies are known for their high energy. They listen well, but they get bored easily, therefore they may get into trouble frequently. They love attention and doing tricks. They are easy to train and can learn things very easily. Even when potty training teacup poodle puppies, you will find yourself having an easier time than with most breeds of dogs. They are very obedient and pick up things very quickly, including going to the bathroom outside. They need to be able to use their mind and body to do things everyday. This is why for a very long time, poodles were used in circus performances. They constantly want to please their owner and they love being around people. They need daily exercise and love to chase balls and retrieve toys. Teacup poodles would not make good running partners because they are so small, but a short walk around the neighborhood should give them some exercise and release some of their built-up energy.

Breeding teacup poodle puppies is considered a full-time job by the breeders who do it. However, it is not a job with regular hours. You need to be available to help with delivery of puppies, feedings and watching over them. Female teacup poodles will come in heat every 6 or 7 months, but will usually only be bred once a year. They will usually have litters of one or two puppies. Since the mother is so tiny, she will need to be helped and watched during delivery in case she has any complications. Standard poodles will have about eight to 12 puppies in their litters. These are a few of the reasons why teacup poodle puppies for sale are so much more expensive than standard poodle puppies.

At birth, teacup poodle puppies weigh about 2 to 4 oz. The stronger puppies will push the smaller weaker ones away so they can nurse. It is the job of the breeder to make sure all puppies have an equal chance at survival. Teacup poodle puppies require much more care, which is why they are much more expensive than standard poodles. This is true with every breed of dog. Teacup poodles are not the runts of the litters but they are their own type of poodle. They are smaller because of breeding for this desired expressed gene. The picture below will show the difference between a standard poodle puppy and a teacup poodle puppy. You can see how much smaller he is and understand why he needs so much more care after being born.

Teacup poodle puppies do have some health risks. Since they are so small, they have very little body fat. This means they are at risk for becoming cold and shaking, but they are also at risk for hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is when the blood sugar drops very low. Since they are so small they do not eat very much. Their body cannot store very much sugar because of their low amount of body fat, so when they exert very much energy, or if they have been playing too much, skipped a meal, or they are stressed out, they may become hypoglycemic. If this lasts for too long, the teacup poodle puppy could faint or die. You have to make sure the teacup poodle puppies eat regular meals and if they start to shake and become weak or lethargic, you can give them glucose by giving them some sugar, syrup, honey or jam. This should cause their blood sugar to spike back up and give them some energy again.

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