I was wondering if teacup puppy will have more health problems than a normal sized dog?

February 28th, 2010 | by admin |

and can you get a mixed puppy registered?

Yes, I have had poodles my whole life, in every size. The most common health issue in the smaller ones is Immunity to disease. they get sick more often because of a poor immune system.

  1. 7 Responses to “I was wondering if teacup puppy will have more health problems than a normal sized dog?”

  2. By Ann on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply

    Why would you want to register a mixed breed? What’s the point? I don’t know about the tea cup sized dogs, but I think they would have more problems than a regular sized dog. Check with a vet on that one.
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  3. By Emily D on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply

    YES! Teacups have more health problems because they are shrunken. DO NO buy from a breeder who calls them teacups or who breeds for the purpose of unnaturally small dogs.
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  4. By Purple Pixie on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply

    Yes, I have had poodles my whole life, in every size. The most common health issue in the smaller ones is Immunity to disease. they get sick more often because of a poor immune system.
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  5. By JEANNE C on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply

    Because of t heir breeding, teacup dogs usually have more health problems than a normal sized dog. Many of them are interbred that create more problems.
    Not sure about registering a mixed breed. Depends on who you want to register it with, and what their criteria is.
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  6. By Shepherdgirl on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply

    Most likely yes because they are bred too small. You can not register a mixed breed puppy with any reputable registries.
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  7. By ESPERANZA on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply

    It is important to watch teacup puppies for signs of hypoglycemia. They also are more prone to infections. Mixed breed dogs cannot be registered.
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  8. By Dane Lover on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply

    There is no such thing as a "teacup" it is only the runt of the litter or a puppy bred smaller then the breed standard allows. These size pups are more prone to heart, kidney & liver issues as well as structural defects. They also usually have shorter life spans.
    There is no legit registry in which to register mixes.
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    veterinary tech for 34 years

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