everybody knows tinkerbell hilton. the ever-famous teacup chihuahua that is always visible in paris hilton’s presence. you can see how small it is when it actually fits into paris’ handbag!
actually, there are only two kinds of breeds of chihuahuas: short haired and long haired. terms like “teacups”, “deer heads”, “apple heads” or “toys” are not the officially recognized breeds in major canine organizations like the UKC or AKC.
everybody goes crazy over teacup chihuahuas ever since chihuahuas made numerous debuts on TV shows and movies. but why is it that everyone goes crazy over these small canines? the answer is very simple. no other dog can beat these teacup chihuahuas and their cute-factor. they are simply adorable and irresistible!
so, before you head to a pet store to get your very own teacup chihuahua, as a soon-to-be-owner of a teacup chihuahua, you got to know the pros and cons of getting one. small does not mean that it is going to be easier for you to manage. believe it or not, these teacups dogs can be pretty much a hassle to handle, compared to other majestic dogs.
the pros
1. it is definitely a good companion as it is very loving and loyal. they can get easily jealous though. so, just remember to start training them early. once they know a little bit about socializing, they will be more confident of the people around them.
2. size doesn’t matter. teacup chihuahuas make excellent watchdogs, as they are very alert. however, they might bark excessively, so you will definitely need to train them on how to remain quiet.
3. teacup chihuahuas are pretty easy to train. as the matter of fact, there is no need for you to send them to dog schools. this will spare you from spending hundreds on a dog trainer.
4. teacup chihuahuas are ideal apartment dogs too. other breeds of dogs are pretty big and not suitable for a apartments. teacup chihuahuas are small and they will fit in nicely in any apartment.
the cons
1. these adorable dogs are prone to have health problems. since it is small in size, it is morel likely to face more health problems like respiratory problems and dehydration.
2. teacup chihuahuas are also prone to injury. these creatures are small and fragile and kids often play rough with them. some might even step on them! so, if you have kids, then it is best not to consider adopting a chihuahua, or they might end up hurting it.
3. they are so adorable such that we tend to over-feed them. this can cause the chihuahua to be obese and obesity shortens their lives. they can also end up with other illnesses like diabetes.
4. these teacup chihuahuas are so small that they can’t even provide enough warmth for themselves. make sure that your chihuahua has its sweater on during winter to give it extra protection and warmth.
basically, these teacup chihuahuas are very fragile animals. it is so fragile such that it requires your attention 24/7. there is no way you are able to keep it out of your sight.
it has cuteness that you can die for, but if you think that you are not up to the challenge of taking care of this “demanding” pet, then it is best that you go for a different breed instead.
Source: http://www.mauritiustoday.com/news/articles/32006/1/Teacup-Chihuahua
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7 responses so far ↓
1 Cindy // May 5, 2008 at 2:05 am
Good breeders don’t try to produce so-called teacup chihuahuas because they are so hard to keep alive and have many health problems. Not only are their bones fragile and can be crushed easily, they are also prone to low blood sugar and seizures. The breeders who deliberately try to produce tiny chihuahuas often use females under 4 lbs and don’t care about the mothers dying while giving birth. There is no such thing as a teacup chihuahua, it’s just a made up term to make backyard breeders more money.
2 samara // Jul 3, 2008 at 7:18 pm
if you want a tea cup chihuahua dont expect a cheap
one. those things cost like 1,000 dollars the least
expensive is about 500 dollars so if you can handle
it go ahead but other wise theres alot more you need than just money you need a job and you need
a place for it and spare time plus the 500 ones are hard to find but on the other hand there really cute and cuddly and adorable but be carful there cuteness might suck you into buying one.
3 Jo // Aug 4, 2008 at 3:54 am
theres no such thing as a teacup chihuahua.
4 Joanne // Nov 18, 2008 at 9:10 pm
So tiny, so fragile. A female chi we rescued was very pregnant. She had 3 puppies one 1/2 weeks after coming to our foster home. Two of her puppies are already about 2/3 rds the size of their mama. The third puppy is so tiny… not 1/3 rd (not even a pound at 8 weeks) the size of his brother and sister. We constantly worry about stepping on him or his falling off the sofa (even tho we have doggie steps which he uses). Such a fragile bone structure. We certainly will NOT adopt him to a home with children of any age. I wish these so called “backyard breeders” were all shut down. That is where the mama came from.
5 brandon // Oct 22, 2009 at 4:35 pm
i’m a little worried about the upcoming winter and my little one. she’s housebroken and quite enjoys our time outside. when it’s been cooler this fall she wears a sweater or coat depending on the temp. yet she’ll still do her business outdoors. i’ve been told by several people that i’m going to have a problem with her in the winter…in other words, she will not ‘go’ outside in the winter. is there any truth to these comments?
p.s.-i plan on making her wear booties in the winter. is this a good idea?
6 tiffany // Dec 22, 2009 at 6:40 pm
I have two teacups, my smaller one is all white and the bigger one is white with tan spots. the smaller one is 1 1/2 pounds. My bigger one is about 2 pounds. From what I understand they are littermates and were not “bred” to be small, or I wouldn’t have purchased from that breeder. I guess I just lucked out with getting the runt and a smaller one. Their brother is huge compared to them, about 4 pounds. I REALLY lucked out by getting my puppies at $200 each in KY. I live in Ga and the woman was about to move the very next day and just could NOT keep the dogs. She gave us a good price as if WE were doing her the favor by taking the adorable dogs.
7 melissa // Jan 5, 2010 at 11:35 pm
With this litter I have 3 tiny t-cup puppies. These are the smallest we have ever had and the work and care is 24/7. With a chihuahua this little you have to be just like a mother and plan on them being beside you at all times.
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