what exactly does the term teacup chihuahua mean and is it a legitimate term for characterizing a specific type of chihuahua? much controversy exists over this term, so let’s get to the facts!
the term teacup chihuahua is mainly an american term. it is often used to refer to the size of a chihuahua and shouldn’t be used to categorize a specific type of chihuahua as you would in referencing a short versus a long-haired chihuahua or a deer head versus an apple head chihuahua.
most chihuahua puppies are teacup-sized, but they usually grow out of it when they become adults. in other words, teacup chihuahuas are just very small chihuahuas usually under 3 lbs in weight. they are not a different strain of chihuahua.
if you are told by a chihuahua breeder that they breed only this type of chihuahua be suspicious, it could be a teacup chihuahua scam. they are probably seeking a higher price for their puppies.
the terms ‘teacup, micro, miniature or pocket size’ are just a few of the many labels that have been used by disreputable chihuahua breeders to lure potential buyers so be sure to research a chihuahua breeder fully when you are seeking to purchase a chihuahua and if you are unsure, consider rescuing a chihuahua instead.
if you are genuinely serious about owning a chihuahua, the means by which you come to own one shouldn’t matter. in other words, if you love chihuahuas, adopt one!
also keep in mind that the smaller the chihuahua, the more chihuahua health problems you are likely to encounter unlike larger healthier chihuahuas.
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60 responses so far ↓
1 sharna baker // Feb 18, 2008 at 7:39 pm
how or were do i get a tea cup chihuaua
2 lanelle // Mar 14, 2008 at 8:08 pm
omg thats so cute i love those chihauas its so cute
3 stephanie cardoza // Mar 25, 2008 at 12:34 pm
thats is so cute… aaw i have one but i dont know what it is…but she looks so small for 2 months and she already has a her sharp teeth
4 maria // Apr 4, 2008 at 4:21 am
I love youe chihuahuas
5 ashley // Apr 12, 2008 at 7:20 pm
this pup is sooooo cute!!!!!!!!!
6 Crystal // May 1, 2008 at 9:13 pm
its so cute its adorable.
7 beyonce knowles // May 10, 2008 at 2:30 am
I used to have a dog like that once… it died. I went to one of my concerts once, and I was judged as not very enthusiastic. But, your dog is soooo awesome! Watch it.. I might just steal it! Oh, I was just kidding! Sooooo, cute… you might end up in my “myspace” little chihuahua!!! That Chris Brown is cute!!!
8 nathan mills // May 18, 2008 at 3:45 pm
im looking for a teacup chihuahua in GA or within 200 miles of carrollton, georgia. i actually have had 1 befor, but now he’s nine yrs. old he has 1 toothe to defend his bones, and he’s gettin gray and bushy around the eye brows.Im not sure how much longer he has so i would like to get another. If any one has any info on a short haired teacup, that they want to get rid of i would love to have another lap dog to ride with me in my wheel chair. Im 20 yrs. old and fully retired from the military on disability. My phone number is 770 231 4618 call me anytime w/ info…..thanks
9 NAVJOT // May 22, 2008 at 1:49 pm
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww sooooooooooo cute………………..
10 TINA // Jun 6, 2008 at 1:24 am
this puppy is so cute never seen anything like it.
11 Paula Manterola // Jun 10, 2008 at 3:26 am
Hello, my name is Paula. I am the real owner of this puppy. I am a Chihuahua breeder with a good reputation. I do not only sell puppies in the USA, but also in Europe and all around the world. These foreign clients travel to the USA specially to pick up my puppies. This picture is being used without my permission or my authorization.
My Chihuahuas are registered as Chihuahuas, but all breeders use different terms for different sizes.
All my adult dogs are less than 3 lbs., some even less than 2 lbs. and they are 100% healthy, so that is a lie.
A sick puppy can be obtained when the two parents are related. When you don’t take care or have the hygiene required.
12 spriggs_lover // Jun 12, 2008 at 2:33 am
My boyfriend is lokking for me a teacup chihuahua and i totally want this one my favorite color is yellow to! i love this dog i had a full grown one but we got rid of it and gave it to a little girl for her birthday i was crushed i want one sooo bad
13 elise frings // Jun 20, 2008 at 8:39 pm
I have one tea cup chihuahua for adoption. She is so lovely with me and i love her very much. I travel to Cameroon with her so the climate condition is not good for her so i wish to adpot her for any person who will promise me to take a very good care of herand show her the good love and caring I show her.
thanks my email is elise_pet@yahoo.de
14 ashley // Jul 25, 2008 at 3:18 am
hey, i want a teacup chihuahua! any ideas where? I live in Washington…by the way.
15 famous chihuahua editor // Jul 27, 2008 at 12:45 am
You can find chihuahua breeders in washington at the famous chihuahua breeders page http://www.famouschihuahua.com/chihuahua-breeders/
16 Tish // Jul 29, 2008 at 4:32 am
I bought a ‘teacup’ chihuahua that was about the same size as the one pictured (fitted in my hand). There is no such thing as a teacup http://www.famouschihuahua.com/chihuahua-breeders/teacup-chihuahua-scam/
When I bought mine home from a reputable breeder he went into seizures. After talking with the doc (after the 2nd ER visit) turned out that he was too small to be sold and lectured me on the terms Teacup, Minis and what not. I had to do 2 hr feedings around the clock for 3 weeks, took my pup with me to work and kept his kennel warm at a constant 80 degrees in the winter due to his body temp dropping and going into seizures (apparently too small to have any fat to provide internal warmth). Fortunately he grew to a healthy 4lbs and is active and playful. Just very painful to watch his episodes when I was not aware of small chihuahua health issues. He came from healthy parents-he was just too too small. If ANYONE wants a small sized chi PLEASE read up first just in case.
17 #1jbfan // Jul 31, 2008 at 6:29 pm
ooohhh what a cute tiny puppy!!!!!!!
18 sylvia // Aug 21, 2008 at 9:17 pm
He is a veary cute chihuahua.
I might want to buy him.
19 sylvia // Aug 21, 2008 at 9:22 pm
He is a veary cute puppy!!
I wish i colde by him for 50 dollers
and i hope do sell him for 50 dollers so i colde buy him but im only 9 but i colde get him for 50 dollers so please sell him for 50 dollers so i can get please im beging you!!!
20 Emily // Aug 22, 2008 at 2:46 pm
I have a chihuahua that looks just like that well when she was a real little puppy at least she is now 1.5 years old and 7 in dog years she is still very inmature chewing and eating everything she can but I am concerned at the fact she is still young and already nips when others try to pet her how will she be when shes older???
21 Myriam // Sep 4, 2008 at 1:25 am
So cute.
22 lizzie // Sep 24, 2008 at 12:48 pm
hey love your dog i have one toooooo wb
23 chloe // Sep 24, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Im looking for a teacup chihuahua but there are no breeders in heartfordshire. that i can find if you know any breeders near me please contact me on myling123@hotmail.co.uk
24 famous chihuahua editor // Sep 24, 2008 at 8:55 pm
have you searched the famous chihuahua breeders page at http://www.famouschihuahua.com/chihuahua-breeders/
25 maria // Sep 27, 2008 at 3:09 pm
kiero un chihuahuaaa
26 Ayelen // Oct 3, 2008 at 11:14 pm
hola yo soy ayelén, tengo 17 años y soy de cordoba capital (Argentina) Yo Adoro a lo perros chihuahuas es una facinacion que tengo por ellos!!
Es mas ahora se estrena aca en cordoba una pelicula cuyos protagonistas son perros chihuahuas y el dia en que se estrena estare en primera fila
Muchas suerte para todos/as
besos
27 Agata // Nov 1, 2008 at 2:15 am
Theres a good way to discover difference between teacup (micro which in fact grows to 1.5-2 punds) and normal chihuahuas (2.5-6 pounds) when they are still very young by just check their paws.
Personally I am looking for a small size chihuahua on Long Island, unfortunately teacup chihuahua prices are just insane here, I am willing to spend around 1.000$ and I would aprecciate If somebody could drop here some advices where can I get them cheaper than in puppie shops. If you have any offers please contact with me by my email:
aferzystka@wp.pl
28 famous chihuahua editor // Nov 1, 2008 at 2:35 am
Hello, you can start by looking at the famous chihuahua breeder page here http://www.famouschihuahua.com/chihuahua-breeders/
29 paraeta // Nov 7, 2008 at 11:46 pm
it is cute
30 Bree t. // Nov 18, 2008 at 1:06 am
OMG! they are so adorable! I have a friend (who moved now) who had a neighbor who had one. His name was Chico. He’s sooooo cute! Although it is true that they do have lots of health problems and are more prone to diseases/illness. So even though theyr’e adorable, I’d probably not buy one, but that’s just me.
31 Lorelei // Jul 29, 2009 at 5:46 pm
“Teacup” chihuahua means one that’s undersized and overbred and named cutely to try to sell it at an excessive price. Some idiot gave my friend’s daughter a “teacup” chihuahua. Naturally once the little kid saw the dog, what could the mom say? Well, of course the chihuahua died. Overbred. Anyone who wants a “teacup” chihuahua needs to ask themselves why they are attracted to small ill creatures.
32 Nicka // Jul 29, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Awwww puppies r so cute wen they r jz new born. But I have a pupy that’s cuter and her name is tinkerbell but ur dog is cute 2, I meant both of our dogs r both sooo
33 hollie // Jul 30, 2009 at 8:49 am
come and type my blog of chihuahuas in google just type up :chihuahua club on blogger and it will be the 9th down email me ideas for my blog at chihuahuaclub@hotmail.co.uk
p.si love famous chihauhuas its amazing
34 hyuna // Aug 7, 2009 at 5:09 pm
hi my name is hyuna and i love this chihuahua because it is so cute.
35 rafa // Aug 7, 2009 at 8:37 pm
esta muii lindo el perrito
es mi raza favavorithaaaaa
36 LA // Aug 13, 2009 at 6:07 am
They have too many health issues, overbred, overated. please don’t support backyard low quality breeders. Adopt from a local shelter regualar size chihuahua. most small home breeders don’t pay for spay/neuter or vet bills for checkups YOU end up w/ years of health issues. Think Twice about it
37 kitty // Aug 13, 2009 at 4:06 pm
this pup is so cute wish i could have one but my dads allergic
38 selaya // Aug 13, 2009 at 10:32 pm
this little teacup chihuahua is so cute, i totally want one …
39 jaylene // Aug 13, 2009 at 10:39 pm
that teacup chihuahua is so cute !!!
40 Jasmine // Aug 30, 2009 at 10:07 pm
hehe. my dog is about this size. but cuter.
41 brittany mcclough // Oct 9, 2009 at 6:34 pm
teacup chihuahuas are very cute. i have 10 chihuahuas and they are all so adoring.
42 sanjeev bhadresa of teacup chihuahuas // Oct 27, 2009 at 2:20 am
You are right that they are prone to some disorders because of their reduced size. The most significant of which can be blood sugar disorders. It’s always worth offering some food or drink after they have been playing just to keep their blood sugar up.
I like the pup with the yellow t-shirt, so cute!
teacup-chihuahuas.org
43 jacey // Dec 12, 2009 at 2:02 am
i love chihuahuas
44 Christy // Dec 15, 2009 at 4:11 am
You can check puppyfind.com or local advertisements if you can’t find your perfect pup on the famous chihuahuas breeder list!
If you are looking for that ultra tiny 2lb puppy, don’t buy from a breeder who sells it younger than 16wks.
45 sorcha sweeney // Dec 27, 2009 at 5:34 pm
hi my names sorcha and i have a 8 month old chihuhua he very healthy and is just a bit smaller than a normal sized chihuahua. hes very healthy and i wouldnt change him for the world so dont worry about the size when buying a chihuahua woory about how healthy they are. x
46 glenna miceli // Jan 2, 2010 at 3:50 pm
my chiuhauha is fully grown and weighs 4 lbs
47 Krystal // Jan 6, 2010 at 1:09 am
I absolutely love teacup puppies, please text me back on this comment i make right here were getting a teacup puppy and his name is speck we think he is just like his mother and doesn’t bark or poo all over the carpet and is well trained.
48 melissa // Jan 6, 2010 at 12:17 pm
I have three tiny t’s for sale right now. They are all charting under 3 pounds. If you want to see the pictures I have a website at tinytreasurechihuahuas.com. Tiny T’s are a lot to care for and if you don’t have the 24/7 a four pound chihuahua is still small but makes a better pet.
49 angela sheehan // Jan 7, 2010 at 12:25 am
hes so cute i uset to have the same one as that one he was only 3 months he ricently just died and now im so sad because like people say the smaller the dog the more heath issue and so he was small what happen was he had a tumar in his brain and a liver problem and it couldnt be cured so ya.but yours is so adorible.
50 Stephanie Faith // Jan 14, 2010 at 8:02 am
My chi is too small (2 kg) as she is the runt of the family.
The litter was large (8) and her brothers and sisters gray – whereas she is black and white – and they were much larger and round. My chi baby looked far too small and long, practically hairless, like a sausage! I knew at once she was the runt and I was angry at the greedy woman who would just breed her chihuahua year after year just to make fast easy money. (This was before chihuahuas were deemed cool because of the celebritys buying them as fashion accessories). Nevertheless I had to have her and care for her. The vet told me because of her extremely small size she had respiratory problems and I was never to breed from her or she could die.
PLEASE people the author of this blog is right! If you really love dogs, do NOT encourage the breeding of too tiny chihuahuas.
6 months later because of a cold autumn I would dress her in a tennis sock! which I had cut holes out of for her legs and bottom. Her long hair still hadn’t grown much by then.
But she was a happy little dog – as she is now at almost 12 years of age. She is my little ray of sunshine.
You can see her, and her jack russell sister, Chester, on my blog (click my name link). Her name is Sugar.
By the way, I love this blog
51 Mariela // Jan 16, 2010 at 5:30 pm
it is so cute
52 Ellie // Feb 19, 2010 at 2:15 am
That`s the cutest dog EVER!!!!!My fave was famous chihuaua goes crazy for ball.
53 Rhiannon // Feb 21, 2010 at 12:17 am
I have a chihuahua. Her name is Chloe. She is 2 now and still as playfull as ever!! I got her for free because my mom’s friends were losing there house and had to move into an apartment with no pets allowed. So i decided to take her. It was not that hard to take her in and now she is part of the family. Her old owners found a place were they can have her. They want her back but that will NEVER happen.
54 Rhiannon // Feb 21, 2010 at 12:19 am
She is the cutest little sweet heart ever!!!! ; )
55 Rhiannon // Feb 21, 2010 at 12:25 am
She has bad leg and can barely walk on it. When i play with her she will start to run but has to stop and starts to look like she is going to puke she dosent though. I feel SSSOOO BBBAAADDD for her she should not have to deal with that poor thing. : (
56 Enie // Mar 27, 2010 at 2:36 pm
My long hair chihuahua just had puppies…four to be exact but one was stillborn. The remaining pups are all boys and one is so small. The other one’s are three times the size of this one. My question is, could that be a teacup chihuahua? Someone told me that teacup pups can’t just be born from any chihuahua that they are a special breed. As a matter of fact the picture you have on top holding the pup in your hand is exactly the way my pup looks. My husbands wants to sell it but I am trying to convince him to keep it especially if it is a teacup. They are so adorable.
57 April Curry // Apr 11, 2010 at 11:13 pm
Hi My name is April. I have a chihuahua named Suzie. But she is not a tea cup. I want a teacup chihuahua. My chihuahua has diabetes. She loves me so much and I love her. She follows me where ever I go. She hates to be in a cage though. She loves to sleep.
58 pitlover011 // May 20, 2010 at 9:59 pm
chihuahuas bark, but are very sweet pets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
59 nim // May 28, 2010 at 6:40 am
teacups are the cutest things ever but when thinking about buying one, it is really important that you should research a bit on them. my puppy diamond was only 4 months and he passed away two days ago because of genetic birth defects. it is so heartbreaking him not being here anymore. i just want people to know that these little guys are very fragile and they need to be attended to at all times.
60 alexis // Aug 18, 2010 at 12:35 am
i want the one in the second picture
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