Teacup is not an official Dachshund size, and many teacup dogs (including fluffy tea cup Wiener Dogs) have serious genetic and congenital health issues due to unethical breeding practices that ...

Breeders may also choose the smallest puppies (runts) from other groups, such as a dachshund from the hound group or even a Siberian husky from the working group. Teacup breeders may breed the ...