Teacup Pomeranian is a small and loyal dog breed, which looks like a teddy bear. Its qualities make it one of the most popular dog breeds in America. Recently the breeders are also trying to get tinier versions of this special breed. Many controversies arise about this breed, especially due to their health issues. But it doesn’t mean that they are less than any other popular breed of America. In fact, this breed is more popular due to its unique size and traits.

teacup Pomeranian dog
teacup Pomeranian dog
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History of the Pomeranians

Queen Victoria poms

Believe it or not, the Pomeranians’ popularity grows during the 16th century when they became a popular choice among the royal families. But actually, Queen Victoria was responsible for their popularity when she owns a litter of Pomeranians that was much smaller than the average Pomeranian. During her region, the average weight of a Pomeranian was 30 pounds.

After that, the Pomeranian dog gets smaller and smaller in weight. This dog breed enters the American Kennel Club in 1888 and becomes a smaller breed in the World with a maximum of 10 pounds of weight that we know today. Today, the American Kennel Club recognized them in the “toy group”, and the breeders are trying for even smaller sizes.

Origin of the Teacup Pomeranian

Arctic region circleMany people believe that Teacup Pomeranian is a breed of northern Poland and Germany. But their region is actually the Arctic, where they bred as sled dogs of the region. Their name “Pomeranian” is come from the area “Pomerania” where they were first raised as pet dogs. This special breed was made famous by the royal families after its discovery in the 18th century. Even many famous royal members, including the queen “Victoria,” own this dog. Other royal family members who owned this breed include Queen Charlotte, Josephine Beauharnais, and Maria Antoinette.

This breed is famous for many names, including the Pocket Pomeranian, Miniature Pomeranian, Teddy Bear Pomeranian, Mini Pomeranian, and Toy Pomeranian. But regardless of all these names, the “Teacup Pomeranian” is the most commonly used name of this small breed.

Temperament of the Teacup Pomeranian

Teacup Pomeranian Temperament

Although the Pomeranians, especially the teacups, are smaller their personalities are outstanding and attractive. They are very playful, brave, and lively and are sometimes also referred to as dogs that can bark loudly. This behavior is due to their loyalty to their owners, and they also don’t like other people stealing the attention of their favorite person. So, it’s very important to socialize the Teacup Pomeranian puppies on time with both humans and other dogs as well. But the owners should keep an on their dogs when they are interacting with other dogs, especially with the large dog breeds. Pomeranians don’t consider their size to start a fight that they can’t win at all.

Their natural tendency of barking plays an important role in making them bark dogs but makes sure to don’t let them go from your hands without proper training. So, a Teacup Pomeranian can prove as the best smart and alert companion, which can also entertain you with deposition and animated spirit.

Size of Teacup Pomeranian

size of teacup Pomeranian

As discussed earlier, Teacup Pomeranian is a small dog breed with a short and compact body; even the American Kennel recognizes this breed in the Toy dog group. Their weight varies from 3 pounds to 7 pounds, which makes them an ideal dog for the people who live in apartments.  There are no official standards for the Teacup Pomeranian, but you can say it’s simply a tinier version of the purebred Pomeranian.

Colors of Teacup Pomeranian

 

Teacup Pomeranian has a standard double coat with a fluffy undercoat and shiny outer coat. They can come in nearly endless and beautiful colors, including black, white, chocolate, tan, orange, red, and brindle. These are the most seen and popular colors of the Teacup Pomeranians. So, if you have any color preference, try to go for Teacup Pomeranian first. But the most important thing about their coat is the price as more unique coat colors have more prices. Let’s know more about their common colors.

1. Reddish-orange

Redish orange Pomeranian

It’s a rare color of this dog, so you will be lucky if you find any reddish-orange Teacup Pomeranian. Many people also defined it as a rust color, which usually looks like the darkest and deepest orange when it’s come to fur. Some people confuse it with dark orange with red due to its rareness.

2. White

white teacup Pomeranian
white teacup Pomeranian

Pure white Teacup Pomeranian has a snow-white color without any marking or shades on their fur, but it falls into the creams category if there is any making. If any secondary color markings appear then, the Teacup Pomeranian falls into the parts category.

3. Orange

orange teacup Pomeranian

 

The orange color of this dog range from light color to dark; that’s why many people are often confused and view orange as red. They can’t differentiate the thin line between red and orange. The black stripping on the orange makes it orange brindles, and the black tipping makes it an orange brindle.

4. Sable

Sable teacup Pomeranian

It’s a sibling Pomeranian color that you can only recognize when you have an excellent understanding of this dog. They have a solid bright base with sable color, which usually has dark tips. There are many types of Sable Teacup Pomeranian, including the brown sable and black and cream sable.

5. Cream

Beautiful Cream Pomeranian

Cream Teacup Pomeranian is almost white with little variations. Their shade gradients make the variations where they go to light brown. People usually confuse it with chocolate, but the deep cream has black pigmentation with the drowned points on the nose, paw pads, eye rims, and lips.

6. Black

black teacup Pomeranian

The black Teacup Pomeranian has solid black eye rims, lips, Pays, and nose and doesn’t have any secondary color. But if any secondary color occurs, they are termed as a Party. They are usually pure, but some can have white marks.

7. Chocolate

chocolate teacup Pomeranian dog

Many chocolate Pomeranian dogs are deep dark, but some chocolate Pomeranians also appear as almost cream. But any Pomeranian is not considered chocolate as long as their skin has dark brown pigmentation.

Exercise needs of Teacup Pomeranian

There is no doubt that the Teacup Pomeranian is a perfect companion for the people who live in cities, including the small quarters and apartments. But it doesn’t mean that they don’t need any exercise. They love to go for walks or play despite their too small size. Sometimes they also love the long walks as their temperament is not too hot. But don’t carry your Teacup Pomeranian everywhere, and try to stimulate them mentally. You can achieve this with Pomeranian-sized games and doggy-treat puzzles. Some regular training exercises can also be good to flex their brain cells.

Training

This small breed can find many ways to entertain you and yourself in small apartments. But a proper regular training regimen is necessary to exercise their eager brain. Keep the training sessions short with small treats to train them for various tasks perfectly. Don’t treat them harshly as positive reinforcement is the best way to train this sensitive dog. It’s easier to say that it’s just like a teddy bear, but actually, you need to treat it like any other dog breed to live happily. Even they also develop the small dog syndrome when they are not exercising and training regularly.

The health of the Teacup Pomeranian

Health is one of the important things to discuss whenever we are talking about any dog breed. But it’s become even more important in the case of Teacup Pomeranian due to different controversies. Unfortunately, this small dog breed faces many health issues due to its unethical breeding practices. Many breeders try different unfair techniques to get the smallest possible dog, which can be responsible for different heart problems, dislocated patella, skin irritation, eye infections, tooth decay, allergies, epilepsy, collapsed trachea, and even premature death. So, try to buy a Teacup Pomeranian from a reputable breeder with all the health certificates.

Most of the Teacup Pomeranian deaths are reported each year due to the trauma and accidental sitting or stepping on them. So, the owners need to take some appropriate precautions while playing or training their dogs. The main health issues of this dog include the following.

1. Cryptorchidism

This is the most common health problem of the male Pomeranian, where it’s both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum.

2. Luxating Patella

The symptoms of the Patella groove include the pain that is causing the frequent limping. This condition is usually due to the too shallow patella groove that is not adequately secure.

3. Black skin disease

This is another disease that affects the male Teacup Pomeranian and mostly occurs when the dog is in the puberty stage. During this disease, the male Teacup Pomeranian loses its hair.

4. Tracheal collapse

During this condition, the Teacup Pomeranian’s Tracheal rings get weaker in the windpipe, which leads to the weakening of the throat walls. In serious cases, this condition is also responsible for the collapse of the throat.

The Teacup Pomeranians’ other health issues include Colobomas, microphthalmia, ametropia, increased intraocular pressure, cardiac pressure, and reproductive abnormalities.

Nutrition needs of the Teacup Pomeranian

The nutritional needs depend upon their size and their regular routine. Normally, an adult Teacup Pomeranian needs ¼ to ½ cups of healthy foods daily. This range can be less, but not more due to their little stomach. Many experts also suggested dividing it into the two small meals of the day. But make sure your dog is not building a habit of the whole day eating as this can lead to overeating. You need to take into account your dog’s age, size, activity level, and health while deciding about their diet. Their fine bone structure needs a healthy weight to prevent the pressure on their fragile joints.

You can buy special dog food for Pomeranians or food that is specific for the small breeds. Try to follow the sized-based feeding guide so the morsels should not be too big for your dog to chew. You can speak with the vet to cover all the essential nutrients for your dog in the ideal case.

Carrying and Safety of Teacup Pomeranian

Carrying and the safety of any pet are important, but it becomes more important if you own a Teacup Pomeranian due to its small size. They are very fragile and delicate, and you might kill them by accidentally stepping on them. Your small Pomeranian can also be injured or killed if it’s jumped out of your hands or sofa. They also feel overwhelmed when they hear loud voices, terrifying sounds, and quick movements. So, make sure to keep your home safe from these types of voices. Sometimes the children are un-intentionally producing these types of sounds, tell them to lower these voices and movements.

Grooming

Teacup Pomeranians require a bit of grooming regularly to maintain their look, especially for their fluffy coats. Brushing twice a week is also essential to shed their coat for the healthy underneath the skin. Many owners also cut their puppy’s fur, but we think it’s more than a necessity. Luckily, it doesn’t take much time due to the small size of this dog.

Like all the other dog breeds, Teacup Pomeranian also needs dental hygiene and regular nail trimmings. Unfortunately, they are more prone to dental decay than the large dog breed, so you need to be extra careful about the Teacup Pomeranian. You may also find hairs lingering around the house as this small breed is a moderate shedder. So regular grooming with de-shedder and anti-shed dog shampoo is recommended.

Cost of the Teacup Pomeranian

This dog can cost can be anywhere between $500 to $4000 depending upon the color and breeder. The purebred Teacup Pomeranian costs you more than the half or mixed breeds. You need to take special care while buying this dog as many breeders try to sell non-purebred puppies. Try to buy a puppy from a well-trusted, respected, and reputable breeder.

Teacup Pomeranian as family Pet

Teacup is a most beautiful spirited dog that doesn’t have any idea about its size. Irrespective of their small size, they are a blast to play with and love to cuddle with their favorites. But we are not recommending this breed for families that have young children as they can unintentionally harm this fragile breed. Especially, don’t let your young children be unsupervised with this small dog breed. Generally, the Teacup Pomeranians are the best choice for multi-pet families. So, we can say it’s a perfect addition to any family who treats it with delicacy, love, and plenty of attention.

Choosing a Teacup Pomeranian Breeder

This is the biggest task for any family as most of the breeders are not exact Teacup Pomeranian Breeders; they are just breeding the general Pomeranian. Many specialized breeders are producing mixed breed Pomeranians that may develop health complications. So, you have to do some cross-checking before settling on any breeder. Let’s see what you can do to prevent the inexperienced breeders.

Don’t buy a dog without seeing the breeding ground of the breeder. Make sure the breeder is breeding in a clean environment.

You need to check how socially the breeder has kept their puppies. It’s good to buy a dog from a breeder who kept their dogs in a family environment. These dogs are actually perfect when you intended to make them your friends.

Generally, the Teacup Pomeranian costs you $500 to $1500. But a purebred Teacup Pomeranian cost can be around $5000 as they are very rare.

Pomeranian Rescue centers and shelters

There is no generous act of a dog lover to adopt a dog from any rescue center or shelter. But all the breeds are usually not available in the rescue centers for adoption. Firstly, there is no rescue center for the Teacup Pomeranians; many shelters focus on the Pomeranians and their cross, but not on the tiny Pomeranians.

You can visit a rescue center near you to buy a Teacup Pomeranian, although there is no guarantee of getting it. But there are few chances you may find any Teacup Pomeranian. Fortunately, you can put your name on the waiting list such that if they found anyone, they will notify you.

Famous celebrities who own the Teacup Pomeranians

Although Teacup Pomeranian is one of the best breeds for families, currently, they are only owned by the most royals, nobles, actors, and other celebrities all over the World. Let’s see which famous celebrities currently owned this dog.

  • Nicole Richie: A famous American fashion designer.
  • Paris Hilton: An American businessman, television personality, singer, and socialite.
  • Gavin Rossdale: An English musician, and actor.
  • Sharon Osborne: Another television personality, talent competition judge, media personality, and music manager.
  • LeAnn Rimes: An American singer who owns three Teacup Pomeranians.
  • Fran Drescher: Another American actress who owns two Teacup Pomeranians named Esther, and Chester.
  • Gwen Stefani: An American songwriter, and singer.

Look at these Cute Teacup Pomeranians

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How big can a Teacup Pomeranian get?

As discussed earlier, it’s a small and compact dog breed. So, their weight usually varies from 3 pounds to 7 pounds. They are perfect for their better adaptability and flexibility due to their small size and weight. A typical Teacup Pomeranian can only reach up to 6 to 10 inches in height.

2. Do the Teacup Pomeranian bark a lot?

Don’t go on their size as a Teacup Pomeranian can bark louder and longer irrespective of their small size. They are excellent watchdogs and don’t stop barking when they see someone unknown. So, try to train them early to stop the barking on commands. They are energetic and love to go for daily walks.

3. How can I know that a Pomeranian is a Teacup?

It’s an important question to prevent the usual inexperienced breeders. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), a Teacup Pomeranian can only weigh up to 7 pounds with 10 inches in height. So, don’t buy any dog, which is out of this standard classification.

4. Which is the smallest Pomeranian in the World?

Recently, TMZ reports the smallest Teacup Pomeranian in the World, which has only 11.6 ounces in weight with 2.5 inches in height. This smallest pooch is named “Mr. Amazing”. You need to spend $13000 to own this smallest Pomeranian in the World.

5. Is the Teacup Pomeranian a jealous dog?

Yes, Teacup Pomeranian may show jealous behavior due to the other dogs and pets. Most dogs show this behavior due to a lack of social activities and training. They also take some time to adjust to families as they are not pre-ready for this.

6. Why my Teacup Pomeranian is crying?

Sometimes the stressed Pomeranians cry and often whine. So, if you found your Pomeranian is whining, you don’t need to go outside; it may be stressed. In extreme cases, the stress whining also turns into barking and crying as well.

7. Are the Teacup Pomeranians good pets?

The simple and the short answer is yes; they are great pups, especially for a busy family. They don’t search and chew on the things like the other usual dogs, especially good for the busy families as they don’t take much time for grooming due to their small size.

8. Can we potty train the Teacup Pomeranian?

This is the most important question to asked by the families of any dog. But you don’t need to worry about it as these puppies are relatively easy to train as compared to many other breeds. It holds for the potty training as well; the biggest thing to keep in mind is the training consistency.

9. Which is better, male or female Teacup Pomeranian?

Many people think that the male Teacup Pomeranian is more suitable than the Females as they are usually more independent, stubborn, and territorial. Mostly the fights in the Teacup Pomeranians are broken out due to the females.

Conclusion

Teacup Pomeranian is a small dog, which is perfect for any family who wants to keep a do They got a wonderful personality with a cute and sweet look to easily adjust to any family. You also don’t need to worry about the dog attack on kids like the other larger breeds. Irrespective of their small size, they are full of energy to entertain any family. But you need to socially train your dog so that it obeys you all the time.  Make sure it’s getting time to time exercise and nature walk.

Try to specially take care of your Pomeranian to prevent some medical conditions. They also face separation anxiety, so try to make sure there are minimal disturbances in the surrounding.