| Small dogs, teacup puppies and miniature dogs are all | | | | consistently and their offspring are true to the |
| definitions of dogs which are smaller than their regular | | | | breed-type. |
| breeds. The fact that the dog is classed as a true | | | | In more recent times around the 1600′s, the |
| miniature dog breed is down to whether or not it is a | | | | miniature dog breeds were also very popular you |
| recognized dog breed by the various dog breeder | | | | may know King Charles loved his small spaniels and |
| societies around the world who maintain the definitive | | | | the breed was actually named after him. Many of the |
| lists of dog breeds. They hold important information | | | | gentry of the time would have one or more of the |
| regarding size, weight and features of the dog which | | | | miniature dogs as they were so popular. |
| set it apart from its larger brothers. | | | | Many small dog breeds survive today and are the |
| Teacup puppies or teacup dogs are actually the | | | | favorite of city dwellers as they do not need the |
| runt(s) of the litter. These runts were given the | | | | same space that a large dog needs. You can just |
| affectionate name of teacup to enable unscrupulous | | | | about walk the dog by going around the block or |
| breeders the ability to sell what would otherwise be | | | | over the local football field as they are so tiny. |
| a dog they could not sell and they would usually sell | | | | Food bills can be lesser of course than feeding a large |
| them for a premium price as well!. Note these animals | | | | dog and of the mess that comes out the other end |
| would not be classed as an official breed as their tiny | | | | is not as much a hazard as that of a big dog just |
| traits cannot generally be reproduced with any | | | | make sure you do not stand in it though. |
| certainty. | | | | There are of course many many specialist shops and |
| Nevertheless Teacup puppies can actually be the | | | | businesses built on providing services, specialist food, |
| offspring of breeders breeding two runts from | | | | clothing and play items for the smaller dog so you |
| different litters in an attempt to try and produce an | | | | would not have to look too far to make your small |
| even smaller version of their parents as I said earlier | | | | pooch happy and comfortable in your apartment. |
| though the results can be rather unexpected! | | | | All in all there are many breeds of small dog available |
| These animals can often have health issues including | | | | to be chosen as your favorite. As always with any |
| the tendency to them breaking their bones in what | | | | pet it is important that you care for your animal well |
| would be classed as normal activity like jumping off | | | | and love them, they will return your love with |
| the sofa, they can also display uncharacteristic | | | | undying loyalty. |
| behavioral traits that the full sized animal does not | | | | Often it is a god idea to shop around for some |
| normally have. | | | | doggy insurance for your miniature dog, those vet |
| True miniature dog breeds have been around a long | | | | bills are still going to be much larger than your dog |
| time and have even been found mummified in | | | | and can actually be higher than you might pay for a |
| Ancient Egyptian tombs. These animals can be bred | | | | regular breed of dog. |