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Dog lovers have been warned against buying 'teacup puppies' that are bred on South Korean farms and sold over fashionable Facebook pages in Britain. The dogs, often mini versions of breeds like pugs ...

SINGAPORE: She wanted something she could hold with one hand. So Ms Belinda Lee was initially drawn to the “teacup” puppies on her Instagram and TikTok feeds, with their “small and cute” appearance.

Scientists at a genomics institute in China have found a way to breed “teacup” pigs — small pets that are becoming a modern day accessory. BGI, a company based in the southern city of Shenzhen, ...