Teacup Australian shepherd--12lbs!!!

[IRescue452]

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/miniatur...anshepherd.htm

I knew they were making minis, but teacups! How on earth did they breed them down so quickly? Their heads have started looking a little deformed in the muzzle area. I must admit they are cute...

[Danegirl2208]

Teacup Aussies??

What nexts..teacup Danes?..Guess I better not say that allowed though, may give another idiot BYB a new idea

[IRescue452]

Oh they already have toy great danes

http://www.berlinbear.com/dogsgreatdane.html

[vinjashira]

Oh they already have toy great danes

http://www.berlinbear.com/dogsgreatdane.html

lol that is cute

[lute]

Oh they already have toy great danes

http://www.berlinbear.com/dogsgreatdane.html

Oh my gosh! You had me going there for a minute! I thought I was gonna pass out! haha
As for tea-cut Aussies...I think this is stupid! Not just for Aussies, but any breed. I mean if you like the breed, but they aren't exactly for you, THEN DON'T GET ONE!!! Don't ruin the breed to accomidate your living arrangements or because they are cuter smaller. If you have to make changes to the breed, then the breed wasn't for you in the first place.

[Danegirl2208]

Oh they already have toy great danes

http://www.berlinbear.com/dogsgreatdane.html

lol

[Lori Jordan]

This makes my blood boil,I dont know if this bother me because i own one maybe?
People are just getting more stupid as time goes on.....

The other day i seen an add for Roodles...Guess what that breed is?
Rotti and a poodle mix.....People need to give there head a shake they do not even realize what they are doing to these breeds!

[BC_MoM]

I don't even know what to say to this.

[Twisterdog]

[How on earth did they breed them down so quickly? Their heads have started looking a little deformed in the muzzle area.

Looking at the pictures, I'd say breeding with chihuahuas and/or pomeranians.

Another designer dog. Another expensive mixed breed. Another reason for the uninformed general public to pay a huge price for a mutt, while tens of thousands of dogs die in shelters.

NOT impressed.

[pitc9]

Looking at the pictures, I'd say breeding with chihuahuas and/or pomeranians.

Another designer dog. Another expensive mixed breed. Another reason for the uninformed general public to pay a huge price for a mutt, while tens of thousands of dogs die in shelters.

NOT impressed.

DITTO!!!!!

[bechtelv]

I am new to this group, but this thread caught my eye. I volunteer for Aussie rescue and normally work with "standard" aussies (plus the occasional Border Collie).

Last week I was asked to take in a toy aussie. I had never heard such a thing, but the dog needed help and I went to pick him up.

Gabriel is tiny. He is almost 6 months old, and only 6 pounds. Looks like an 8 week old aussie pup, but he isn't expected to get much bigger.

I got his pedigree and sure enough, as far back as I looked it was all aussies. Could breeders have been lying, of course, but it doesn't seem that way.

This guy looks just like my "standard" aussie, only much smaller. He is just as "drivey" and smart (more so than my lazy black tri). Though he may be a small dog, he needs a dedicated and dog savvy owner. Unlike most toy dogs....he isn't a lap puppy. He wants to work.

Will I let him herd..NO WAY! He is just too small. But agility and flyball are in his future. But if I let him into the field of sheep, he would try.

I am concerned that people are going for this breed thinking it will be easier than a "standard" aussie. Size isn't everything. Unless breeders can magically get the work drive out with making the dogs smaller, this breed is doomed to wind up in shelters everwhere.

[scrain2329]

I actually go to a private barn where my trainer (aka second mother haha) has and adores her Aussies. She said it perfectly, My shadow, my dear sherman (her 1st Aussie, who no joke is her shadow).... I swear is more faithful than my husband ha ha!
Anyways... accidental litter, two toys and out comes my little baby. We just went to the vet and she is a whooping 4 pounds 10 ounces. Healthy as can be. Both mom and dad are healthy and checked for everything possible and its Australians all the way back the line. She is the size of my Labs head. Wanna take a guess who runs house???
One of her siblings is already bigger than mom, his grandma is a mini.
Her other brother is slightly bigger then her but all the others will be large toys.
She was first out but still the smallest.
My point I guess is, I am new on here. Hopefully I am not offending anybody, but just wanted to add my two cents in by saying I love my teacup. There is no mix blood in her lines, and no i will never carry her in a purse
Thank You!

[dab_20]

People are just stupid. They don't care, all they want is a dog to suit them perfectly. I looked it up online, and I found a five pound teacup aussie that they're going to breed with a teacup poodle to make an 'aussiedoodle'.

[IRescue452]

Two new users posting their one and only post right here in this thread. My first impression is that these are byb'ers who specialize in this "breed" and want to defend it for potential buyers who see the thread. I hope I'm wrong.

[bckrazy]

I fully understand the appeal of a smaller Aussie, as in, 16"-18"... the trend in show lines is leaning towards REALLY big (60+ lbs), and I personally prefer smaller, working types.

But, honestly, 10"?! 6 lbs at 6 months?! I am not denying that your "toy" Aussies make great pets, but what is the point of breeding them down that small? There is no possible way a toy Aussie could do the work the breed is intended to do, therefore it is completely irresponsible for anyone to be breeding these dogs intentionally.

I have never seen a toy Aussie who resembled an Aussie, besides the coloring. Every single one has had a domed head, bulging eyes, unproportional body, etc. Just... not pretty. Get a Papillon.