Everyone must have heard of teacup dogs, small enough to fit in a cup, and quite expensive, especially loved by girls. This breed is also artificially bred, and actually raising them is quite troublesome.

     Teacup dog does not refer to a single breed. Currently, there are 5–7 relatively stable breeds considered teacup dogs, including: teacup Chihuahua, teacup Pomeranian, teacup Teddy, teacup Maltese, teacup Yorkshire, etc. The most common is the teacup Teddy. Although the actual breeds differ, they are all miniature high-grade pet dogs with a body size under 20 cm and weight around 3.6 jin (1.8 kg). Usually, teacup dogs are very expensive.

1. Is it easy to raise a teacup dog?

   Teacup dogs are very small in appearance, and they are also very delicate to raise. Compared to other breeds, teacup dogs are very difficult to care for. Besides their fragile bodies, many sellers use malformed toy Teddies with congenital developmental issues to fake teacup dogs, which is why teacup dogs tend to die easily. However, if imported from a legitimate source in Korea, the survival rate is quite high.

2. How to properly raise a teacup Teddy dog

   When raising a teacup dog, you must pay special attention to the temperature of the environment. In summer, ensure ventilation and keep the indoor air fresh; in winter, keep warm and maintain indoor temperature balance. Also, frequently disinfect and clean the indoor space to keep it dry and tidy.

   Regarding food: feeding must be regular, with scheduled and measured meals. Additionally, ensure adequate and balanced nutrition. Do not feed too much at one time; usually feeding until 70-80% fullness is sufficient.

   Health: owners need to closely monitor the physical condition of the teacup dog by observing diet, bowel movements, and other aspects. At the first sign of any abnormality, seek medical attention immediately to effectively reduce mortality caused by disease.

3. Life expectancy of teacup dogs

   Firstly, teacup dogs have a much weaker constitution than other dogs, so their lifespan is somewhat shorter than other dogs, generally 10–15 years.