| Maltese Teacup Puppies Teacup Dogs and Maltese Puppies - A Clever Marketing Term? Criticisms of the term "Teacup Dog and Maltese Puppies" are quite strong. Owners of Toy Dogs believe that these dogs should be referred to by their correct Group name and that the phrase Teacup Dogs and Maltese Puppies are just a clever and cute marketing term. There is probably some truth in this and prospective owners of Teacup Maltese puppies should be very clear about the pro's and cons of buying a Teacup MaltesePuppy. Maltese Teacup Dogs and Teacup Maltese Puppies - These are not 'Special' Toy dogs The smaller canines are called Toy Dogs. A full list of AKC recognised Toy dogs may be accessed via the Site Map. The size of these small dogs are as a result of selective breeding and were initially developed to ease the lifestyle and provide pleasure to rich people. These Maltese dogs were initially owned by the wealthy and were viewed by others as status symbols - a luxury item with little apparent purpose. Dogs in other groups had specific working roles and played a major part in providing food for the table and therefore justified the cost of their upkeep and care - working dogs were those which were commonly owned by the lower classes. The diminutive size and appearance size of Teacup puppies or Teacup Dogs does not indicate that a particular dog breed type is either rare or special. Buying Teacup Dogs or Teacup Puppies People love small dogs and they were bred specifically to appeal to people and to act as companions. If you are considering buying a teacup dog or teacup puppy it will almost certainly bring great you pleasure but caution must be adopted when purchasing a 'Teacup'. Remember that the diminutive size of Teacup Puppies have been achieved by selective breeding - and the price should not reflect a rare or special dog. Maltese Breeding and History of Maltese Teacup Dogs or Teacup Maltese Puppies Breeding exclusively for appearance only was introduced in the 19th Century. Before this time dogs and puppies were bred to increase useful abilities and traits helpful for the duties they were intended for. Toy Group dogs (Teacup Dogs and Teacup Puppies) had limited duties which included the following tasks were specifically utilised in Oriental and European Courts by royalty and the nobility: Warmth - A tea cup dog's temperature is between 100.2-102.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmth - toy, or Teacup, dogs sat on laps (hence the term 'lapdogs') Warmth - toy, or Teacup, dogs warmed beds in cold castles and palaces Tea cup dogs and Tea Cup Puppies were valued for Companionship Toy, or Teacup Dogs and Teacup Puppies, were viewed as Status symbols |
