“toy”, “teacup”, and “micro” dog size terms

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So many people don’t know the difference in the terms for dog sizes. Just wanted to let y’all know. Thank you 😄 I hope this helps. “Teacup” and “Toy” Refer to Different Things The term “teacup” is sometimes confused with the term “toy,” as both of these descriptors pertain to small dog breeds, but they are not synonymous. Toy breeds refer, generally, to any dog under 15 pounds; as in all Pomeranians and Chihuahuas and so on. Teacup breeds refer to dogs who are specifically bred to be even smaller than Toy sized dogs. So, for example, whereas all Pomeranians are considered to be Toy dogs, a Teacup Pomeranian is a term used to describe an extra-small version of this already Toy-sized breed. MICRO AND TEACUP PUPPIES – FAQS What is smaller, a Micro or a Teacup dog? Micro puppies are a bit smaller than Teacup puppies. Whilst neither are formally recognized, Teacup puppies are supposed to weigh no more than 5-6 lbs, whilst Micro puppies are supposed to weigh around 2-3 lbs. They’re not that different, though, and are often referred to interchangeably.