Teacup dogs are known for their size, and it's hard to keep them with a cute appearance.

1. Lifespan

TeacupVIP The dog's lifespan is equivalent to that of a toy poodle, usually 15 to 20 years.

2. Is it good to raise a teacup dog?

Environmental requirements

When raising a teacup dog, special attention should be paid to the temperature of its survival. In winter, pay attention to keep warm and keep the temperature; Ventilate and keep cool. Indoors should be regularly cleaned, disinfected, and kept dry and tidy.

Food Requirements

Puppy life should be regular. Feeding should be timed, quantitative, and nutritionally balanced. Pay attention to prevent hypervitaminosis (especially vitamin A or D) or calcium deficiency. Puppies should not overeat, generally 7-8 points are appropriate.

Health Observation

Pay close attention to the puppy's bowel and bladder condition to determine whether it is normal. Pay attention to the color, smell, and presence of worms in the puppy's stool. The normal stool is strip-shaped, moderately soft and hard, and usually yellowish.

Health Care

It is not advisable for puppies to be on the ground for a long time on their abdomens. Puppies are afraid of cold, no matter winter or summer, you should pay attention to keeping your puppies warm.

The skeleton of puppies is not fully developed. Walking for a long time can lead to deformation of the bones of the limbs, and their resistance is poor. Outdoor activities should be reduced when the air conditions are not good. When the weather outside is suitable, let the puppy bathe in sunlight, which is conducive to bone growth.

Special attention

(1) Reduce the number of baths, especially for newly bought teacup dogs, never bathe with water. Dry cleaning with dry cleaning powder can be used every five days, and a brush can be used for a while when washing.

(2) Teacup dogs should be groomed and sheared from 4 months of age, such as poodles. If you go outside for grooming, you must choose a beauty shop with good conditions and high reputation, which can prevent the spread of the disease and be cross-infected, because the immunity of the puppy in April is still very fragile. For Wirehaired dogs, you can pluck a small amount of back hair daily at home to encourage growth.

3. Growth cycle

The birth weight and growth status of the teacup dog during lactation are no different from the toy poodle. - 8 months will stop growing (and the general standard toy dog and miniature poodle, its 4-8 months after birth is their rapid growth phase, and then enter the slow growth phase after 8 months.)

Physiological status

The physiological estrus period of teacup dogs is generally delayed and prolonged compared with toy poodles. The first estrus usually occurs after 12 months, more common between 14-16 months, and the latest until 18-19 months. Teacup dogs typically go between oestrus between 7-8 months.

Fertility Status

Due to their small size, teacup dogs are bred only infrequently and in small numbers. Generally, 1-2 per litter can only be produced 3-5 times in a lifetime, and generally need to use artificial help to give birth.