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I have to agree that there is no term "teacup" when it comes to any animal. Do you call the person with dwarfism a "teacup person?" There are dogs that are just born with genetics that make them stay small. And you are right, it isn't healthy at all.
Kotton is my 4 year old chihuahua, she had one litter mate and he, along with her parents and all (but one other) previous litters were "normal" size. She was not bred to be smaller, she just is, and honestly we didn't even know it until after a year she was still being mistaken for a puppy. While I love her with all my heart and wouldn't trade one day with her, I am sadden that she stopped growing because I know that her life is shortened compared to chihuahua's that grow normally. Her father died of something that was wrong with his heart that the doctor said was genetic, so on top of having to worry about that I have to worry about other ways her health is at risk because of her small stature.
People tell me they are envious that I have a "teacup" and those are the ones I pity, because they just don't know...
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