Truth About the "Teacup" Pomeranian
There is no such recognized breed as the "Teacup" Pomeranian, miniature Pomeranian or any other name that implies that there is a separate and distinct dog breed, smaller than the standard Pom, which is "special" or "rare". There is only one Pomeranian dog breed. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes the Pomeranian as a Toy Breed and states that Pomeranian weight range be 3 - 7 pounds. We strive to breed our poms within AKC standards and NEVER breed for poms to be smaller than acceptable according to AKC.
However, this name may be used by breeders as a verb (meaning small) to describe a Pomeranian who falls on the low end of the accepted weight scale.
What is not acceptable, would be a breeder who purposefully breeds unethically, to produce dogs who are smaller than breed standard.
Also, ethical breeders would not try to produce smaller than breed standard Poms, as they would not be accepted into the show ring. Unethical breeders will go to great lengths to produce dogs who are small. This may produce a tiny Pom; however, it will be one who could possibly have many serious health issues.
Producing very small Poms is done by breeding together two "runt" dogs, inbreeding and other very unethical methods. Poms who are smaller than the breed standard very often have underdeveloped organs, diabetes, thyroid problems and more. Anyone who buys or is the gift recipient of one of these Pomeranian puppies is giving a helping hand to unethical breeders.
However, this name may be used by breeders as a verb (meaning small) to describe a Pomeranian who falls on the low end of the accepted weight scale.
What is not acceptable, would be a breeder who purposefully breeds unethically, to produce dogs who are smaller than breed standard.
Also, ethical breeders would not try to produce smaller than breed standard Poms, as they would not be accepted into the show ring. Unethical breeders will go to great lengths to produce dogs who are small. This may produce a tiny Pom; however, it will be one who could possibly have many serious health issues.
Producing very small Poms is done by breeding together two "runt" dogs, inbreeding and other very unethical methods. Poms who are smaller than the breed standard very often have underdeveloped organs, diabetes, thyroid problems and more. Anyone who buys or is the gift recipient of one of these Pomeranian puppies is giving a helping hand to unethical breeders.