Pomeranians are great. They are a fantastic dog with a great personality, and are perfect for cuddling up on the couch with you, playing fetch in the yard, and expressing extreme interest in anything you say in a baby voice.
They really are a perfect breed. So how can this fuzzy little dog be improved upon, then? Well, some think the only thing left to do is make the dog smaller. If you're in that boat, you'll be quite excited to hear about the Pomeranian teacup! It's all the great qualities of the regular Pom, rolled up into a "fun-sized" package.
If you're thinking about buying one of these fuzzy little dogs, already own one, or just enjoy reading about them - this article will provide you with many important facts, and should help answer any questions you might have. It's important to be informed about any "buying decision" (or adoption decision in this case!), and bringing home a living creature which you must care for is absolutely no different.
Now, it should be pointed out that there is no official recognition, by the AKC or anyone else, of a Pomeranian teacup. Hence, there is no "official" definition of exactly what size a teacup dog must be. Assuming they are a normal weight, these dogs normally range from 7 lbs on the small-side, up to 15 pounds or more on the large end. A Pomeranian teacup is generally 5 pounds or less full-grown. Some extra-small teacups can be as small as 3 pounds!
All the size means is that they were bred down successfully to very tiny dogs. They are physically no different - they're just smaller. These are not the "midgets" of the dog world, and there is nothing on their body that is different. The proportions are exactly they same; they just don't grow to be quite as large due to genetics.
If you're wanting one of these dogs for your own, you can start looking anywhere you might seek out a full-sized dog: From the newspaper or Craigslist, directly from breeders, or from a pet store. Ask the usual questions about the dog, and treat the "interview" process just like you would when buying any other dog.
However, there is one factor to keep in mind. Since puppies are all quite small, it's very difficult to determine exactly how large the dog will be fully grown. Since there is no official definition of a teacup, many breeders will simply use this as a "marketing term" to sell the dog and draw attention to their ads. Even if the dog will grow up to be a whopping 16 pounds, they can still technically use the term. This means you need to do a little work to watch your back.
Generally speaking, a teacup Pomeranian will grow to be about the same size as its parents, so ask to meet the puppy's biological mother and father. Size them up, and make sure they both really are "teacups". This is also a great chance to check the health of the parents, and see if there are any health issues that run in the blood lines (such as low-blood sugar and severe joint problems).
Health issues aren't a huge concern with Pomeranian teacups, but they may be more at risk for some issues. The biggest problem is sudden death due to organ failure, but that usually happens at a relatively young age and is genetic. If you ask to meet the parents, and they both seem healthy, there is likely nothing to worry about.
If the dog is an incredibly small female (4 to 5 pounds or less), breeding may not be an option - meaning you should have a spay done as soon as possible. Giving birth could easily kill these tiny dogs, since they aren't nearly as strong as regular Poms.
There's a lot to consider when adopting any dog, and the size-factor just serves to make things more confusing. Hopefully this article will have given you a place to start from, and will have answered some of the more basic questions you might have.
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