DOG LOVERS ::: Maltese, Pappilion, or Min-Pin? (teacups)?

I'm looking to get a teacup Maltese or Pappilion. I'm a min pin lover so I'm definately getting one MinPin and then two small teacups of either the Maltese or Pappilion.
I would like to have public opinion on which one to choose and why. I'll be happy with whichever I choose but it would be great if I had some input from those who own these kind of dogs already.


also, Do Maltese come in any other color besides just white?


If there is any other kind of teacup you recommend besides what I mentioned above then feel free to inform me.

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm even open to the YORKIES as well too but need some insight from owners of these types of dogs.

MAlTESE bet's them by far there so cute and tiny i hope u have fun with what ever breed u pick and no maltese's r just white sorry. Oh and u can go to animal planet and they have breed information but it's really up to what ur lifestyle is oh and for ur other ? yes chihuahua's r really cute and they come in all color's and they r big lap dogs they like to go where ever u go or they family good luck

there are teacup-yorkie..

some yorkies tend to be smart. .. ive had a yorkie onece but not a pappilon and always wanted one.. maltes are nice too . however, i prefer a pappillion or yorrkie

IMHO I love Pappilions ,,,they have a lot of personality and they snuggle wondrously! Then too..most dogs are great as long as they are treated well and are loved.
Good luck with your new dogs...sounds like your building quite a family!

why teacup? teacups tend to be unhealthy and frail.

Of these two, I would go with a Maltese, but I highly recommend a toy poodle. We have three of them, and they are great. Mine will fetch a tennis ball. Poodles are also hypoallergenic which means that you can't be allergic to them. That way if you ever have a guest over that is allergic to dogs, they won't be allergic to your little Fido.

teacup is a term that IRRESPONSIBLE backyard breeders give to pups that do not conform to their breed standard, most are unhealthy ... i would avoid anything and anyone selling TEACUP anything.

Do not go for a dog that is claimed to be "teacup" sized or "very tiny"! These dogs are at very high risk to many health problems because breeders are trying to make the dog smaller and smaller! Any good breeder will not try to sell you a "teacup" dog!

You can find miniature or toy dogs that are very healthy and still small. For example, the American Eskimo Dog can come in Standard, Miniature, or Toy sized based on the weight and height. Toy sized American Eskimo Dogs are only 6-10 pounds, while still healthy if purchased from a reputable breeder. These are very cute dogs, too!

Papillons and Miniature Pinschers are very cute too. Min-Pins should be very healthy if found from a good breeder, and should weigh 8-10 pounds.

Good luck looking for a dog! I hope you find one of ideal and healthy size!

Min pins are hyper little things. I don't like the personality. Maltese are just white.

There is no such thing as a "teacup" other than to pour tea into. It's a made up name by backyard breeders to get a higher price for the puppy. What you want is a runt or an under size Toy breed. When dogs are bred to be smaller than they are meant to be you're asking for health problems. As far as Maltese white is the only color. I'm sure you know Papillons are many different colors. So please find a breeder that breeds for quality not for the all mighty $$$. You can go to http://www.akc.org to find a breeder in your area. Good luck finding your perfect puppy;^)

Beware terms like "teacup". There are no "teacup" breeds or varieties, it's just a fancy name for a runt. If the "teacup" dogs purposely bred to be extra-small, they often have health problems. Toy class dogs are small enough as they are.

Papillons are great dogs! I have one, and out of all the different breeds of dogs I've owned, she is one of the spunkiest, loaded with personality!

Papillons have very friendly, adventurous temperaments. From the AKC breed description, "Happy, alert and friendly. Neither shy nor aggressive."
http://www.akc.org/breeds/papillon/

Papillons are very intelligent (sometimes too much so for their own good!). They are in the top 10 most intelligent dogs breeds.
http://petrix.com/dogint/1-10.html

They stay small:
They are in the "toy" group in AKC: http://www.akc.org/breeds/toy_group.cfm
Height: Males 8-11 inches (20-28cm) Females 8-11 inches (20-28cm)
Weight: Males 8-10 pounds (4-5kg.) Females 7-9 pounds (3-4kg)
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/papillon.htm

One of the "most trainable toy breeds".
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews...

They come in a variety of colors to meet your fancy:
http://www.braylorspapillons.com/colors....

Also, if you want to get into agility, they are the top choice in their height category. (They can even beat border collie times on some courses, but due to size difference, they will never be competing against border collies.)

Great looks, great temperament, great personalities, definitely a superb breed of dog! :D

There is NO SUCH THING AS TEACUP! I have a Maltese am in LOVE! they are great, smart lil companions. they are only white unless they are mix. never heard of the other breed.

Maltese are 3-5 pounds full grown, their hair is high maintenance if you keep it long so i suggest keeping it short. i took mine to the groomers and they used the (number 4 clipper) which is short and manageable but not shaved.
They are absolutely adorable and have such personality's!
you will not be disappointed. But don't purchase from a pet store(bid no no) find a reputable breeder, no puppy mill.

puppies are a lot of work so if your not able to give most of your time to training i would suggest an adult. they are just at great and cute and come pre trained!! ( try using petfinder.com)
hope i helped some! have fun and good luck!

There is no such thing as a "tea cup" anything unless you are talking about something you drink tea out of. Do lots of research on TOY breeds and then decide from there, but don;t buy anything until you have researched.

Go for the Maltese, if you want to spend a lot of money on grooming or learn to do it yourself,They are a beautiful natured dog though, The Min Pin being a short coated breed is easy to look after, And Please everyone the is no such thing as "TEACUP"puppies, they are litter runts, and weak, and backyarders breed from them, they should be outlawed!

Maltese breeder , first I must clarify to you and any other person thinking that a teacup of any variety is a breed. They are NOT RECOGNISED. they are dogs that are genetically subnormal they suffer from heart murmurs and other diseases assocaited with dwarfism.

If you really want information on toy dogs look at out site its free
www.eurobichons.com