Top Ten Breeds of Tea Cup Dogs
It is a widely acknowledged fact that pet-loving people can be divided into two distinct groups: dog-lovers and cat-lovers. However, when we talk about tea cup dogs, everyone seems to love them equally, even the self-proclaimed cat lovers! Considering bringing a teeny, tiny ball of love into your family? Here are the top ten breeds of tea cup dogs!
1. Chihuahua You may have seen Chihuahuas accompanying celebrities like Paris Hilton, and Nicole Richie and for good reason. They are one of the most adorable and smart teacup dogs. They weigh from 6 to 10 pounds, are extremely loyal! However, they are shy around new people.
2. Maltese If you are looking for a watch dog and an active little pet to fool around with, however, your limited space is not suitable to buy a German shepherd or a Terrier, go for the Maltese. They are great watchdogs and weigh from 3 to 10 pounds so they can easily stay at any place!
3. Yorkie These are one of the smallest watchdogs you will come across, weighing less than 7 pounds. They are very friendly and can adapt to any environment easily and fast.
4. Toy Poodle These are colorful dogs that really DO look like toys with their thick fur and adorable faces. Though they love to play and fool around, they are also very lazy, often preferring to settle in their human’s lap! They are known for their intelligence so be prepared to mentally challenge these guys. These babies are also the perfect apartment pet!
5. Pomeranian These are fearless watchdogs that weigh less than 7 pounds, too. With their pointy ears and thin face, they resemble foxes, which is quite attractive to many people. They are curious and will try to get into all the nooks and corners of your house, so beware!
6. Shih-Tzu These tea cup dogs love learning new things which makes training quite manageable. They can weigh up to 16 pounds and are attention seekers. They gnaw at your furniture and shoes if you ignore them or leave them alone for long! Don’t let that deter you though – any pet left without exercise and attention will most certainly be up to no good!
7. Boston Terrier This is another tea cup dog that is adorable and loves to chew on your precious belongings! They love children, making them the perfect family dogs, and require minimum maintenance.
8. Pug These are the cutest tea cup dogs that look like the oldest dogs one would ever come across with their adorable wrinkled faces. They too, love to play and can be really comical as they run around, peering into everything with their short legs. They, however, do snore so get a pair of earplugs along with them.
9. Miniature Schnauzer In three words, this breed is friendly, obedient and smart! This makes them a breed of family loving teacup dogs, who seem to look like they have a beard. They are thoroughly curious though, so be prepared for a lot of barking at the smallest of sounds!
10. Miniature Poodles These are one-person or one-family dogs who tend to get scared around strangers. They, however, love their owners to bits and are great with children too.
With such adorable tea cup dogs to choose from, it might get slightly difficult to pick! However, choosing a dog is not all about the cuteness so do thorough research to help you find the breed that’s best suited for your family and lifestyle. You will fall in love instantaneously with pretty much any of these!
