PUPPY SCAMS PART II PUPPY SCAMS PART II

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What is a T Cup What is a T Cup

They are toy breed dogs bred smaller than the breed They are toy breed dogs bred smaller than the breed standard. They are usually just runts of the litter. standard. They are usually just runts of the litter.

Many are prone to health concerns, including brittle bones, Many are prone to health concerns, including brittle bones, liver shunts, hydrocephalus, heart disease and liver shunts, hydrocephalus, heart disease and hypoglycemia. hypoglycemia.

Other names, pocket pet, baby doll, teeny, and in Shih Tzus Other names, pocket pet, baby doll, teeny, and in Shih Tzus the Imperial the Imperial

Breeds bred down in size include Yorkshires, Maltese, Shih Breeds bred down in size include Yorkshires, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Pomeranians, Chihuahuas and there mixes. Tzu, Pomeranians, Chihuahuas and there mixes.

Quotes from the breed clubs Quotes from the breed clubs

Am. Shih Tzu ClubAm. Shih Tzu Club : A responsible breeder does not advertise an occasional "runt" : A responsible breeder does not advertise an occasional "runt" as an "imperial" or "tiny teacup" Shih Tzu. Rather, it is sold as a pet, solely as a as an "imperial" or "tiny teacup" Shih Tzu. Rather, it is sold as a pet, solely as a companion dog that is not to be used for breeding. Responsible breeders strive to companion dog that is not to be used for breeding. Responsible breeders strive to breed healthy dogs that conform to the breed standard. The ideal Shih Tzu is a breed healthy dogs that conform to the breed standard. The ideal Shih Tzu is a sturdy, active, healthy dog with good substance for its size. Those desiring a very sturdy, active, healthy dog with good substance for its size. Those desiring a very tiny pet should choose another breed rather than destroying the very characteristics tiny pet should choose another breed rather than destroying the very characteristics that make the Shih Tzu such an ideal companion that make the Shih Tzu such an ideal companion

Chihuahua Club of AmericaChihuahua Club of America : Teacup, Pocket Size, Tiny Toy, Miniature or : Teacup, Pocket Size, Tiny Toy, Miniature or Standard - are just a few of the many tags and labels that have been attached to this Standard - are just a few of the many tags and labels that have been attached to this breed over the years. The Chihuahua Club of America is concerned that these terms breed over the years. The Chihuahua Club of America is concerned that these terms may be used to entice prospective buyers into thinking that puppies described in this may be used to entice prospective buyers into thinking that puppies described in this way are of greater monetary value. way are of greater monetary value. They are notThey are not and the use of these terms is and the use of these terms is incorrect and misleading incorrect and misleading

Yorkshire Terrier Club Of America (Code of Ethics)Yorkshire Terrier Club Of America (Code of Ethics) 8) A member's advertising: - 8) A member's advertising: -shall be professional in appearance and location; -may refer to YTCA membership shall be professional in appearance and location; -may refer to YTCA membership but may not misuse YTCA membership to attempt to enhance integrity or the quality but may not misuse YTCA membership to attempt to enhance integrity or the quality of stock; -shall not contain any misleading photograph or other graphic materials; -of stock; -shall not contain any misleading photograph or other graphic materials; -shall not use terms such as "teacup", "tiny specialists", "doll faced", or similar shall not use terms such as "teacup", "tiny specialists", "doll faced", or similar terminology terminology

Marketing the T CupMarketing the T Cup

Many times pictures posted are of puppies around 5 weeks of age Many times pictures posted are of puppies around 5 weeks of age they lead you to believe they are much older and will be very tiny they lead you to believe they are much older and will be very tiny when full grown. Most will grow to normal size. You will pay for a when full grown. Most will grow to normal size. You will pay for a puppy that they tell you will weigh 2 lbs full grown, when in fact it puppy that they tell you will weigh 2 lbs full grown, when in fact it will be 6 lbs or more. will be 6 lbs or more.

They photograph them next to soda cans, cell phones, etc. to give They photograph them next to soda cans, cell phones, etc. to give the impression that they are very tiny. The angle of the shot can the impression that they are very tiny. The angle of the shot can make a large puppy looks smaller. Pictured are of two of my 8 make a large puppy looks smaller. Pictured are of two of my 8 week old Silky Terrier puppies. They weigh 2½ to 3 lbs. Their adult week old Silky Terrier puppies. They weigh 2½ to 3 lbs. Their adult weight will be 8 to 9 lbs. Don’t be fooled by camera angles. weight will be 8 to 9 lbs. Don’t be fooled by camera angles.

My breed is the Silky Terrier often confused with the Yorkshire. As My breed is the Silky Terrier often confused with the Yorkshire. As a rule the Silky Terrier is not a breed peddled as a T Cupa rule the Silky Terrier is not a breed peddled as a T Cup . .

If you really want one If you really want one

Don’t buy a puppy under 8 months of ageDon’t buy a puppy under 8 months of age Get a 1yr written health guarantee Get a 1yr written health guarantee Get an adult weight size money back guarantee. Your main Get an adult weight size money back guarantee. Your main

concern when purchasing is the tiny size. If the breeder is so concern when purchasing is the tiny size. If the breeder is so sure it will stay at the weight they stated to get you to buy the sure it will stay at the weight they stated to get you to buy the puppy this should be no problem. Good weight is when you are puppy this should be no problem. Good weight is when you are able to feel the ribs, not see a tummy and puppy has a waist.able to feel the ribs, not see a tummy and puppy has a waist.

Always see at least one of the parents and make sure it is born Always see at least one of the parents and make sure it is born in the USA and registered with a reputable registry (see puppy in the USA and registered with a reputable registry (see puppy scams part 1) scams part 1)

Never buy without seeing the puppy in the flesh (not a photo) Never buy without seeing the puppy in the flesh (not a photo) Have the puppy checked by your Veterinarian within 48 hours. Have the puppy checked by your Veterinarian within 48 hours. Never meet the seller anyplace but their placeNever meet the seller anyplace but their place If you can pay by credit card If you can pay by credit card

Be Aware Be Aware

These puppies are not special they are runts .These puppies are not special they are runts . Children under 10 should not have one. They are very delicate. Just Children under 10 should not have one. They are very delicate. Just

dropping a puppy can seriously injure or kill the puppy . Can you dropping a puppy can seriously injure or kill the puppy . Can you imagine how horrible it would be for the child. imagine how horrible it would be for the child.

Their bodies are extremely fragile. They must be protected from cold, Their bodies are extremely fragile. They must be protected from cold, heat, being stepped on and falling . heat, being stepped on and falling .

Make sure they eat at least 4 small meals. Many are hypoglycemic .Make sure they eat at least 4 small meals. Many are hypoglycemic . Ask your Veterinarian his opinion of dogs this smallAsk your Veterinarian his opinion of dogs this small Be aware of genetic problems. In runts they are more likely to occur. Be aware of genetic problems. In runts they are more likely to occur.

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not sell the puppy until at least 6 months and usually will alter the not sell the puppy until at least 6 months and usually will alter the puppy prior to sale to make sure it is not bred and that it makes it puppy prior to sale to make sure it is not bred and that it makes it through the surgery. through the surgery.