Teacup Dog Breeds for Canine Lovers

17 Nov,2023

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Although today's Pomeranians have a reputation as lapdogs, they were originally bred to herd animals and pull sleds. Earlier versions of the Pomeranian breed weighed around 30 pounds.

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Pomeranian

Poodle

Teacup poodles usually weigh about 4 pounds, while their standard-sized counterparts weigh 45 to 70 pounds. One convenient trait of poodles? They shed little. 

What they lack in size, teacup beagles make up for in friendliness and energy. Most of these beagles only weigh around 15 pounds, which is relatively large for a teacup dog.

Beagle

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Not only is the Maltese one of the world's oldest breeds—originating almost 3,000 years ago—but it also was considered royalty back in the day.

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Maltese

Pomskies tend to vary in size depending on how much of each breed they have in them. This mix tends to have a high energy level, so be prepared for lots of walks and play.

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Pomsky

Yorkshire terriers were already popular dogs at their standard small size, so the teacup variety is a hit, too. These tiny dogs can weigh just 2 to 3 pounds, but they still have big-dog personalities. 

Yorkshire Terrier

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Bichon Frise

Bichon frise roughly translates to "curly lapdog" in French. And teacup bichons definitely live up to their name. But while bichons are quite snuggly, they do have moderate exercise needs and love to play.

Chihuahua

Between starring in fast food commercials and being toted around in celebrities' purses, teacup Chihuahuas have had their share of fame. 

Pug

Teacup pugs can be great apartment dogs. Their small stature (weighing around 3 to 7 pounds), chill demeanor, and low exercise needs make them ideal for small living spaces.

Shih Tzu

Teacup shih tzus are generally regarded as divas of the dog world. But these canines are also incredibly athletic.