teacup puppy

Pocket-sized canine companion

A teacup puppy is an extremely small dog, bred to be even tinier than toy breeds—small enough, marketers suggest, to fit in a teacup.

The term is informal and has no official breed standard.

Teacup versions of Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Pomeranians, and other small breeds often suffer health problems due to their miniaturized size: She paid two thousand dollars for a teacup puppy that needed constant vet care.

companion

lap dog

Small pet breed

bonding · loyalty · portable · emotional support · pampered · spoiled · adorable · snuggly · devoted · attachment

size

tiny

Extremely small in size

pint-sized · petite · wee · micro · fun-sized · compact · itty-bitty · teeny · undersized · small

breed

chihuahua

Miniature Mexican breed

miniature · lapdog · purebred · designer dog · crossbreed · pedigree · litter · breeder · kennel · whelping

care

fragile

Easily broken or damaged

feeding schedule · temperature sensitive · health issues · grooming · vaccination · checkup · supervision · hydration · supplements · socialization

trend

fashionable

Currently in style

luxury · accessory · status symbol · Paris Hilton · boutique · exclusive · posh · viral · photogenic · social media

Opposites
size

teacup puppygiant breed

Oversized dog classification

Great Dane · Irish Wolfhound · mastiff · Saint Bernard · Newfoundland

age/maturity

teacup puppysenior dog

Aged domestic canine

old dog

breeding purpose

teacup puppyworking dog

Dog bred for tasks

sled dog · hunting dog · police dog · guard dog · herding dog

Family

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