Read About Teacup Poodle Breeders

Teacup Poodle Breeders Teacup, Tiny Toy and Toy Poodles the Tiniest, Tinier and Tiny of Poodles. Here's everything you need to know about these breeders.

Teacup Poodle Breeders - Breeder Facts

1. Professional Affiliations:

   The American Kennel Club does not recognize the teacup poodle breed. They recognize the Standard, Toy and Tiny Toy, also known as miniature toy poodle, sizes only. There are club affiliations in nearly every state for the teacup.

2. Why Use a Breeder:

   A breeder is a professional. They know what they are doing when it comes to breeding dogs.

3. How to Find:

   Going online will lead you to many sites that are owned and run by teacup poodle breeders. Your local veterinarian is also a good place to get a referral on teacup poodle breeders that may be in your area.

4. What to Expect:

   You can expect to have to go through an application process when going to adopt a teacup poodle. These little dogs especially need a diligent owner and a meticulous environment to thrive as they are very tiny - less than 4 pounds when fully grown!

5. Breeder's Surroundings:

   Teacup poodles are unique in that they do not need a lot of space. In fact, some of the breeders use three or more rooms in their own home as the 'kennel'.

Teacup Poodle Breeders - Newborn Facts

1. Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:

   The average number of newborns for most breeds to be delivered at birth is six to eight.

2. Age To Be Sold:

   Most puppies of all breeds are ready for you to take home at about 6 to 8 weeks. However, since teacup poodles are so tiny and vulnerable, it is advisable to wait until they are a bit older - up to ten weeks.

3. What t/Dogs-Puppies/Dog-Health-Care/Dog-First-Aid-Medication/o Look For in a Newborn:

   A puppy should be alert and friendly. Lethargic or overly excited are not good signs in a puppy and could even indicate a health issue.

4. Registry:

   The official American Kennel Club does not recognize the true teacup poodle.

5. AKC Recognized Characteristics:

   Only someone with teacup poodle experience can distinguish if it is a true teacup or just a miniature toy. The general school of thought is that at 12 weeks of age, the puppy should not weigh more than two pounds, and no more than six inches in height.

6. Expense to Purchase Newborn:

   Good things come in small packages, like diamonds, and the teacup poodles are no exception. A purely bred teacup poodle from a reputable breeder can run as high as $1,800 and they are not even able to be part of any official AKC shows. There are competitions within the teacup community however.

7. Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:

   All reputable breeders will have complete information about the parents of your prospective puppy that includes DNA analysis of the father. This is especially relevant to a teacup poodle.

Teacup Poodle Breeders - Breeder Concerns

1. Breeder Reputation:

   Obtain references of other satisfied dog owners from this breeder. Also, there are scam alert sites on the Internet that will post information about possible fraudulent breeders.

2. Pet Health:

   Coat and eye condition are the first and foremost indications of the status of your puppy's overall health.

3. Assurances:

   All dog breeders should be able to offer some health guarantees along with an accurate account of the vet visits and inoculations as well as well documented paper on the lineage of the pup.