Teacup Pomeranian: The Facts You Should Know

Pomeranians are great. He is a fantastic dog with a great personality and is perfect for snuggling on the couch with you, playing fetch in the garden, and expressing great interest in anything you say in a baby voice.

They really are a perfect breed. So how can this fluffy little dog be improved? Well, some think that the only thing left to do is to make the dog smaller. If you’re in that boat, you’re going to be super excited to hear about the Pomeranian’s cup of tea! It’s all the great qualities of the regular Pom, brought together in one “fun size” package.

Whether you’re thinking about buying one of these fluffy puppies, already own one, or just enjoy reading about them, this article will provide you with a lot of important information and should help answer any questions you may have. It’s important to be informed about any “buying decision” (or adoption decision in this case!), and bringing home a living thing to care for is absolutely no different.

Now, it should be noted that there is no official recognition, by the AKC or anyone else, of a teacup Pomeranian. Therefore, there is no “official” definition of exactly what size a teacup dog should be. Assuming normal weight, these dogs typically range from 7 pounds on the small side, up to 15 pounds or more on the large end. A Pomeranian Teacup usually weighs 5 pounds or less when fully grown. Some extra small teacups can weigh up to 3 pounds!

All the size means is that they were successfully bred to very small dogs. Physically they are not different, they are just smaller. These are not the “runts” of the dog world, and there is nothing about their body that is different. The proportions are exactly the same; they just don’t get that big due to genetics.

If you want one of these dogs for yourself, you can start looking anywhere you can find a full-size dog: from the newspaper or Craigslist, directly from breeders, or from a pet store. Ask the usual questions about the dog and treat the “interview” process as you would when buying any other dog.

However, there is a factor to take into account. Since the puppies are quite small, it is very difficult to determine exactly how big the dog will be. Since there is no official definition of a teacup, many breeders will simply use this as a “marketing term” to sell the dog and draw attention to advertisements for it. Even if the dog will grow to be 16 pounds, they can technically still use the term. This means that he needs to do a bit of work to watch his back.

Generally speaking, a teacup Pomeranian will grow to be about the same size as its parents, so ask to meet the puppy’s biological mother and father. Evaluate them and make sure they are both truly “cups of tea.” This is also a great opportunity to check the health of the parents and see if there are any health problems running in the bloodlines (such as low blood sugar and severe joint problems).

Health issues are not a big concern with Pomeranian Teacups, but they may be more at risk for some problems. The biggest problem is sudden death from organ failure, but that usually happens at a relatively young age and is genetic. If you ask to meet the parents and they both seem healthy, there is probably nothing to worry about.

If the dog is an incredibly small female (4 to 5 pounds or less), breeding may not be an option, which means she needs to be spayed as soon as possible. Giving birth could easily kill these little dogs as they are not as strong as regular Poms.

There is a lot to consider when adopting any dog, and the size factor only serves to make things more confusing. Hopefully this article has given you a starting point and answered some of the more basic questions you may have.