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Two Himalayan kittens sitting in a teacup, looking curious

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Teacup Kittens - The Pros and Cons of a Smaller Size

The teacup kitten isn't a breed so much as a description of a group of cats that have a much smaller than average size. This can be for a number of reasons and some who are born very small doesn't always remain that way. For some people, their tiny size is a big advantage, especially for those with smaller homes. But there are also health considerations to take into account. Here we look at the pros and cons of the smallest size cat. What is a teacup? The standard size for a female cat is between 11-14 pounds while a male will weigh between 12-17 pounds. A teacup female will be from 3-6.5 pounds in weight and a male between 3-7.5 pounds. Weight is a good way to tell the difference between a true teacup cat and a cat that was simply small at birth but may grow to be normal-sized. Just because a cat is under 10 pounds in weight does not make it a teacup. Teacup kittens come in a range of different breeds and are bred specifically for their size. The smallest cat from the litter is mated with the smallest from another litter, constantly reducing the size in each new litter until teacup kittens are born. It is also a type of dwarfism and comes in two main forms. These are achondroplastic, where the dominant gene due to mutation will affect the hormone controlling bone growth and primordial, which occurs naturally. Teacup breeds The most popular of the teacup breeds are those combined with Persians and their related breeds. Known as the MiniPer, these were developed by Cher Simmitt in California and are primordial dwarves with proportionate bodies that are smaller than normal cats. Another version is the MiniPaws who is a hybrid and carries both types of dwarfism in their genes. They have shortened legs that can be somewhat deformed but are otherwise proportionate. The Napoleon was created by breeding a Munchkin with a Persian, have the longhaired coats, and face structure of the Persian. These are the newest of teacup breeds. The Lambkin was a crossing of the Munchkin and the Selkirk Rex to get a cat with a soft, curly coat similar to that of a lamb. Health issues While these kittens are adorable when little, they do grow to be adult cats despite their miniature stature. This means that their behaviors

change just as a normal adult cat would and they often loose many kittenish ways. The inbreeding used to create these breeds can lead to other health issues. These range from neurological conditions and cardiovascular problems to physical deformities and even a reduced lifespan. Caring and professional breeders are very careful about their pairings to produce healthy cats but there are unscrupulous breeders simply seeking to make money from a trend. Therefore, only purchase from breeders registered with one or more of the big cat registries to ensure the quality of the kittens as well as their adorable looks. Source by Angela Tempest Read the full article

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These two girls are so special!! As of now the vet is calling them tea cup kittens! They are 4 months old and they are both under 2lbs but they are healthy and strong!! #teacupkittens #kittens #teacupkitten #kittensofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B0nYbh-Af_d/?igshid=1s53mmq1nd56e

[ithilindil]

Freyja💖💖💖💖🐈🐱😍 #kittycatlove #teacupkittens #teamchatons #teamkitty #chatonsminiatures #chatonsmignons https://www.instagram.com/p/ByTIjQhCMPe/?igshid=1wrw7gpmpqbjd

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Les lutins dans leur petit panier. Pooka, le noir, Pixie et Korrigan les roux. Ce sont trois petits amours, malicieux et plein d'énergie. 😍😍😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖 #lutins #chatons #chatonsdamour #chatonsminiatures #teacupkittens #teamchatons #kittys #kittycatlove #kittenlovers #kittens_of_instagram #kittens_of_world #chatondinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxw73ghCfbp/?igshid=1njo61qjing95

[ithilindil]

Pooka 💖💖💖💖💖😍😍😍 #teacupkittens #cutecats #kittens #kittycatlove #kittens_of_world #koneko #chatonsminiatures #chatonstropmignons #chatonsfrancais #teamchatons #chatonsdamour #kitten🐱 #kittys #kittens_of_instagram #kittenlovers #dailykittens https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxrw6o-ip2N/?igshid=cqlv4si3u18c

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Miyu et son petit Pixie 😍. Pixie est le plus déluré des trois. Il est le premier à venir à votre rencontre, il aime vous grimper dessus et vous faire des léchouilles. Miyu and her little Pixie 😍. Pixie is the most energetic of the three. He is the first to come to meet you, he likes to climb on you and licking you. Мию и его маленький Пикси 😍. Пикси самый энергичный из трех. Он первым приходит на встречу с тобой, ему нравится лезть на тебя и лизать тебя. みゆと彼の小さなピクシー😍。 ピクシーは3つの中で最も精力的です。 彼はあなたに会いに来た最初の人です、彼はあなたに登ってあなたをなめるのが好きです。 #chatstagram #chatsdinstagram #teacupkittens #chatteblanche #instameow #catsloversunite #smallcats #catslovers #lovelycats #cutekitty #gingercat #kittycatlove #instacats_meow #catsdaily #catsoninstagram #catstagram #instacats #catsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BxmY8ZgCmK1/?igshid=bxwdb4wjp3sx

[ithilindil]

Je les adore, ces petits minets ! Ils sont tellement mignons ! https://lespetitsfauvesdithilindil.wordpress.com #teacupkittens #chatonsminiatures #chatonsminiatures #kittycatlove #kittens_of_world #catsloverunite #catsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BxX-RYJnvaP/?igshid=cb2ne0yng5au