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Are Teacups common? No. In fact, if you compare birth numbers and ratios of Teacups to all dogs, Teacup births are less than 1% of all dog births. In fact, the number is substantially less. Teacups, when compared to the general dog population, are very rare -- and the demand far exceeds the supply. Why are Teacups so expensive? They are difficult to breed, and they require a lot of extra attention at birth. Since they are so fragile, often weighing 2-4 ounces at birth, they require a lot of care and 24-hour attention for 2 or 3 weeks. Secondly, since the demand is so high for Teacups, with demand far exceeding supply, the price is higher. What are the benefits of owning a Teacup? Because of their small size, Teacups are extremely portable, making them a great traveling companion for everyday activities like going to the mall or dining out. Another thing to consider is that the airline companies allow Teacups to travel in the main passenger cabin as opposed to bigger dogs that are required to travel in the cargo area of the plane. Teacups are great for senior citizens who cannot lift heavy dogs, and they are great for apartment owners because they don't need to go for walks -- an apartment provides all the exercise space they need. They also can be trained to use disposable indoor wee-wee pads easily.Lastly... maybe the biggest benefit is that everybody loves puppies, and many dog owners equate Teacup Poodles to having a dog that always remains puppy size. Dogs Can Heal Your Heart MSNBC November 15, 2005 A study has shown that visits from therapeutic dogs can lower anxiety, stress, and heart and lung pressure among heart failure patients. Researchers studied nearly 80 heart failure patients, with an average age of 57, who got either a visit from a volunteer, a volunteer plus a dog, or no visit at all. Reduces Anxiety and Stress. Anxiety, as measured by a standard rating scale, dropped 24 percent for those visited by the dog and volunteer team, 10 percent for those visited by just a volunteer, and not at all for those who received no visit. Epinephrine, a stress hormone, dropped 17 percent in patients visited by a person and a dog, and 2 percent in those visited just by a person -- but the levels actually rose about 7 percent in the unvisited group. Reduces Heart and Lung Pressure. Heart pressure dropped 10 percent after the visit by the volunteer and dog, increased 3 percent for those visited by a volunteer and increased 5 percent for those who got no visit. Lung pressure when down by 5 percent among those visited by a dog and a volunteer, while it rose in the other two groups. The researchers hope that the study will show that pet therapy is a credible addition to patient care. Dr. Mercola's Comment: Having a pet can bring great value to your life, both spiritually in terms of unconditional acceptance and physically when it comes to having an always-willing-and-able exercise partner. It's not surprising that the benefits they bring are measurable and quantifiable. Other studies have also shown that owning a dog can play a significant role in the survival rates of heart attack victims. In one study, researchers discovered that the patients who were alive one year after the heart attack were more likely to own a dog. Another study, on the psychological factors contributing to the recovery rates for heart-disease patients, ranked pet ownership on top in terms of determining the patient's likelihood of long-term survival. Studies have also shown how the calming and soothing presence of dogs helps with keeping your blood pressure levels in the healthy range. The State University of New York at Buffalo conducted a study involving 24 stockbrokers taking medication for high blood pressure. The researchers found that adding a dog or cat to the stockbroker's lives helped stabilize and reduce their stress levels. Related Articles: Why Dark Chocolate is So Toxic... For Your Dog. Keeping Your Dog Healthy with Natural Treats: Chewing For Your Pet's Better Health. Structural Joint Problems in Dogs. For more health-related articles about dogs, visit www.Mercola.com.
Other Poodle Information Poodles, being the national dog of France, have a reputation of being very active, intelligent and elegant. An excellent family pet that is well mannered and behaved. Poodles come in a variety of shapes and sizes. While only three sizes are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) Teacups remain unique and individual from the three. The AKC catagorizes poodles as followed:
There is a lot of controversy over poodle sizes. The Standard Poodle is pretty clear on the subject. The confusion starts when someone is describing a teacup or a pocket poodle. Teacups, pocket poodles and tiny toys are all toy poodles. They are just smaller, there is no separate classification for them. American Kennel Club recognize Standard, Miniature, and Toy Poodle sizes only. Generally though, Pocket Poodles are 2 pounds and under, Teacup Poodles are 2-4 pounds, Tiny Toy Poodles are 4-6 pounds and Toy Poodles are 6-8 pounds. Poodles also come in many colors. The average poodle’s coat is solid in color at the skin. There are various shades of black, grays, browns, and white. There are also parti-colored poodles that have two or more colors of hair at the skin. The greatest thing about poodles is that they are naturally kind hearted. They are also very playful and energetic. Kids love them for their cuteness and activness. The poodle is definitly one of the better family pets.
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