When you're looking for a teacup dog, be sure to avoid pet stores.

当你在寻找茶杯犬时， 一定要避开宠物店。

Teacup dogs are also more prone to being stepped on, sat on, or dropped simply because they're so tiny.

茶杯犬也更容易被踩、坐或掉落， 因为它们太小了。

It is possible to have a happy, healthy teacup dog with the right amount of research!

只要研究得当， 就有可能拥有一只快乐、健康的茶杯犬！

There's no denying that these tiny doggies are absolutely adorable, but do teacup dogs actually stay that small?

不可否认，这些小狗非常可爱， 但茶杯犬真的那么小吗？

If you have young children, a teacup dog might not be the right choice for you.

如果您有年幼的孩子， 茶杯犬可能不是您的正确选择。

Like we said — when it comes to teacup dogs, research (and maybe even a little bit of patience) is key.

就像我们说的那样——谈到茶杯犬， 研究（甚至可能需要一点耐心）是关键。

From various celebrities' purses to some of the most adorable videos on the internet, it seems like teacup dogs are everywhere.

从各种名人的钱包到互联网上一些最可爱的视频， 茶杯犬似乎无处不在。

Read on to learn more about teacup dogs, and why they might not be the best pet for your family.

继续阅读以了解有关茶杯犬的更多信息，以及为什么它们可能不是您家人最好的宠物。

Before we dive into the details, it's important to understand the characteristics that actually define a " teacup " dog.

在我们深入细节之前，重要的是要了解实际定义“茶杯”狗的特征。

Bone fragility: Teacup dogs' bones are smaller and frailer than the bones of a larger dog, making them susceptible to breaks or fractures.

骨骼脆弱：茶杯犬的骨骼比大型犬的骨骼更小、更脆弱，因此很容易折断或骨折。

It's important to note that not every teacup dog will experience these health issues, but potential teacup pup parents should be well aware of the risks.

重要的是要注意，并非每只茶杯犬都会遇到这些健康问题，但潜在的茶杯犬父母应该充分意识到这些风险。

What's more, " toy " breeds include any dogs that weigh less than 15 pounds, so teacup dogs can be considered part of the " toy " classification, too.

更重要的是，“玩具”品种包括所有体重低于 15 磅的狗，因此茶杯犬也可以被视为“玩具”分类的一部分。

If you're having a hard time locating an ethical teacup dog, you might want to consider toy dog breeds, which are smaller dogs, but a healthier size and weight for their standard.

如果您很难找到一只合乎道德的茶杯犬，您可能需要考虑玩具犬品种，它们是体型较小的犬，但体型和体重都符合它们的标准。

Unfortunately, there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding teacup dogs — particularly around their health — so if you're considering adding one to the family, it's absolutely vital to do your research.

不幸的是，围绕茶杯犬有很多神话和误解——尤其是关于它们的健康——所以如果你正在考虑给家里添一只茶杯犬，那么做你的研究是绝对重要的。

Not only are teacup dogs extremely expensive — ranging between $750 and $3, 500 — but adding an unhealthy pet to the family can have serious consequences for both your family members and the dog.

茶杯犬不仅非常昂贵——价格在 750 美元到 3, 500 美元之间——而且在家里增加一只不健康的宠物会对你的家人和狗造成严重的后果。

Although there's no single breed of teacup dogs — rather, a number of breeds like Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, and Maltese can be bred as micros — there is a weight range that can qualify a pooch as a teacup.

虽然没有单一品种的茶杯犬——相反，许多品种，如博美犬、吉娃娃犬和马耳他犬都可以作为微型犬饲养——但有一个重量范围可以使一只狗有资格成为茶杯犬。