My mom won't let me get a teacup poodle, any ideas to help convince her?

Question

i really want one, i told her that i would play for it myself...

Answer 1

Unfortunately there is no way to convince your mom to let you get a dog if she does not want the responsibility of caring for a dog (because she knows that she will eventually be the one caring for the dog).  Respect your mothers wishes.  You really don't want a teacup anything as these dogs usually have lots of health issues.  

Answer 2

Hey puppies are expensive (not the initial cost either) I have a friend who just yesterday her dog 1 yr old got into the garbage and started vomiting and became lethargic and out of sorts and my friend at 45 yrs old didn't have the money to even go in to have her pup checked ..it was rent money or the dog....I say that is improper planning from the beginning .....don't get a dog unless you can afford to drop $1000 in a moments notice for an unexpected emergency because they do happen....and supply your dog with top food not store bought but high quality food without by-products or meals or other junk....and to train a pup it takes almost it seems the who 24 hrs in ones day..for at least a year.....be prepared to be a parent without breaks and putting another life before your own......it is worth it if you are dedicated and can afford all necessary shots....etc...

Answer 3

First of all there is no such thing as teacup-ANYTHING! poodle come in 3 different sizes:mini,standard, and large. and you could probally convince her to get you a MINI poodle by showing her you are responsable enough to get one.

Answer 4

Your mom is a smart woman.

Listen to her.

Then...

Do your research.  "Teacup" is a term given by backyard breeders to sell runts.

Answer 5

Your mum rocks.  She is probably well educated and realises the huge vet bills that would be incurred through buying an overpriced and unhealthy puppy.

Answer 6

The term 'teacup' is not certified and they use that for puppy mill dogs that are bred poorly and sell in pet stores. Don't buy from pet stores.

Answer 7

Smart woman. There is no such thing as a teacup poodle

From the Poodle Club of America

Poodles come in Three Sizes or Varieties

Those interested in the Poodle should be aware there are three varieties of Poodles; Toy, Miniature, and Standard. There is no officially recognized Poodle variety such as a "royal" Standard, a "tea cup" Toy or a "pocket" or "tiny" Toy Poodle. These are all just marketing terminologies to facilitate the sale of animals that are in reality just dramatically over or under in size from the norm.

    Toy Poodle- The Toy is the smallest of the three varieties of Poodle. For the conformation show ring the Toy should be no larger than 10” high at the shoulder. This more diminutive variety of Poodle is particularly well suited to apartment life or as a traveling companion for retired people.

    Miniature Poodle- The Miniature Poodle is a medium-sized animal limited to 15” high at the shoulder for the show ring. Still it’s a sturdy compromise between the Toy and the Standard, suitable both to apartment life as well as the hardy lifestyle of a family with children.

    Standard Poodle- The Standard is the largest of the three varieties with no restriction on size. Typically Standards will be about 21” to 27” high at the shoulder with the females usually a little smaller than the males. Being a larger, more substantial animal, the Standard will usually require a little more room to roam than the other two varieties.

"Teacup" or "Pocket" Poodles and "Royal Standard" Poodles

Responsible Poodle Breeders do not promote the sale of "teacup", "pocket" or "royal standard" Poodles. This is a marketing ploy to sell the pups for increased prices. Prospective Poodle owners interested in a small toy poodle or a large standard poodle can make their preferences known to their breeder. Most responsible breeders are familiar enough with their family of dogs to provide information about size and other attributes.

Answer 8

Your mom knows better than to buy an overpriced inbred sickly runt.  There's no such thing as a "teacup"..  they only come in Standard, Mini and Toy.

There's more to having dogs than playing with them.  They are expensive to take care of and a big responsability.  They need taken out to potty often, groomed, cleaned up after, fed, watered, exercized, trained, etc.

Answer 9

How old are you hun???

Do you have a well paying stable job??

your mother is very smart. Although those dogs are very cute

they are prone to very many health problems due to there size

and you will be paying thousands of dollars each year...plus they

cost from $1000-$5000 each! Ask for a toy poodle. They are bigger than "teacup" ones but are a little smaller than the standard size.

If she says no to that ask why she doesn't want a dog.

If you are old enough try volunteering at an animal shelter to prove that you are responsible enough and really want this.

Answer 10

Your mother is educated.

Educate yourself. Start here:

http://www.cloverdaleyorkies.com/teacupr...

Answer 11

i agree listen to mom

Answer 12

If you had said miniature poodle, I might have been a little more sympathetic (even then, mom pays the bills and rules the roost) BUT....."teacup" is another word for "runt". There is no breed in the world that has "teacup" as a recognized size.  There are, however, puppy mills and BYB's who breed "teacups" to each other and prey on people like you to make money. They have health problems due to their breeding and size. Your mom is right. Sorry.

Answer 13

Your mom may have good reason to not let you have the dog. What I would do if I were you was research how to take care of the dog first. Show your mom that you are responsible. If you have any other pets, take care of them without being asked. Or do something else without being asked like clean your room or something. Show that you will be adult enough to take care of the dog. Because if your mom is anything like my mom was, she thinks that you're not responsible enough and thinks that she will end up being the one taking care of the dog. So again, show that youre responsible. (Offering to pay for it yourself isn't showing responsibility. You'll need to do more than that). Good luck :)  

Answer 14

Ok first this would depend on your age, activities, if anyone will be home with it.  As with any pet-it is a  b i  g responsibility.  But a tea cup is extremely vulnerable to everything.  Especially, around other animals, that can attack or even play fight with and wound it or worse.

If it jumps to far off something-it can break something.  Etc.  Small dogs need more protection from things....