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thank you for the information. it will help me alot
thank have a grat day

hi i realy enjoy reading your comments. my tea cup turned out to be bigger. "TEEKEY" is now 5 months old and is 4lbs. He needs a playmate where can i get one i am on ssi disabilty and don`t have much money but i do have lots of love. Teekey gives me a reason to get out of bed. i you know of anyone that can not keep their baby for any reason plesae call me at 937-919-5988 thanks so much ERMA

I had to have my 16 yr. old Shih/ter put to sleep. I was devasted but decided to go to the humane society to adopt. I did NOT want a chihuahua. They had many dogs and 1 tiny chi. I held her, not intending to adopt her. She snuggled and I fell for her. Asked her if she wanted to go home with me. She gave me a great big kiss...she is standing here on the floor right now. The vet says she is 13 yrs olf and weighs 5 lbs. I live with my son and he has 2 black labs. They get along great. People say I spoil my dogs...I don't---I love them.

"Teeky Mickey Mouse" my chihuahua was born march 10 2009. This is july 27 2009 and he is 3 pounds 2 ounces.How much do you think he will be full grown.I would just like to know. No matter how big he gets i will love him.I am on disablity and,he gives a reason to get up everyday and keep going in life. thankyou so much for your time ermaward91@yahoo.com

These dogs are nice. I do agree that the breeding of this specific dog is NOT a great idea at all.

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I have an adorable chihuahua that will be 4 in July. I've always have large breed dogs in particular, golden Retrievers. Pebbles came into my life while I had Tucker, my retriever. They were instant best friends. Pebbles may be small but she can hang with the best of them!! She is fit, friendly and a dear companion. For those who don't think they like small dogs, Pebbles would change your mind. My Tucker died last October and is so dearly missed by all. Pebbles misses him too but has been such a comfort. She is VERY protective of me, loyal, and always wanting to please!! I can't imagine not having her in my life. I am a chihuahua lover forever!!

I could not be more confused now with all of the contradicting opinions. I deduct that getting any dog is the same with having kids, getting a new man or opening a box of chocolates: "you never know what ya gonna git".

Tried and true is this: please be sure to take good care of your pet and please, people, stop breeding animals. Adopt, adopt, adopt!

I just bought a pocket chihuahua, she 3 months old now but I wonder, how big would she be when she is completely grown? does anyone know?

i think its crazy talking crap about all this stuff. chihuahuas are amazing dogs, do what you want with them as long as its not crule. i see no harm in havain a little dog you can take everywhere and have as a companion. stop ripping into people for having their own veiws. do what you know is right and get on with life.

I'm sure they're wonderful dogs (teacup chihuahuas) but I'd be worried about sneezing while carrying them. I don't want to be morbidly graphic but one could unintentionally squeeze them to death. I don't think I would want them with small children. Cruel for the chihuahua and too traumatic for the child and he will be scarred for life if he accidentally kills the poor dog.

I have a 10 week old chihuahua called Minnie who is uber small (some would say a teacup) infact she is so small our vet actually said she's the smallest dog she's ever seen. (although I have t stress she is perfectly fit and healthy) However that isn't why we bought her. She was the smallest of the litter and my partner instantly fell in love with her. I was dubious due to just how tiny she was. But when we saw her interacting with the others, she muscled her way n to get her share of food and had first pick of treats I realised she may have been the smallest but she most certainly had the biggest personality! And thats when I fell in love with her as well! She also looked the most 'chihuhua' apple shaped head big pointy ears and a smooth short fawny coloured coat. Absolutely beautiful!! She may not take up as much space or eat as much food as other dogs, but she definately needs more attention and tlc. It is a big responsibility having a dog so small, and I had to acknowledge this when I made the concious decision to pick her over the others. But needless to say I couldn't imagine life without her now. She wasn't supposed to be this small all of her other siblings came out the same size as each other she just happened to be tiny but the breeder didn't charge me any more for her due to her size (which some unscrupulous breeders do just to make money). Also I have read about the difficulties some small dogs have with reproducing. I don't hve a problem with people breeding small dogs but I think they should always seek a vets advice first and anyone who intentionally breeds their dog against vets advice just for a 'look' or profit is cruel. I have no intention of breeding my dog and will get her spayed as soon as she is old enough. She's the only baby in my house!

I disaggree about chihuahuas not being for small kids... my parents got me and my sister one when we were in kindergarden and 2nd grade. She was the absolute most amazing puppy in the world and was amazing around kids

I have a10 wk aol teacup chihuahua and I was wondering since they are so fragile, would it hurt to bath him in Johnson baby shampoo. I would appreciate any help with this question. Thank you

Some of these comments are just disgusting. People wanting to know how to breed their 2.5 pound female dogs and the such. Ignorant, ignorant, ignorant. You don't breed females of that size unless you want to set yourself up for a good chance of losing pups and mom both. I recently purchased from a reputable breeder, and yes, my pup is tiny. She will more than likely grow up to be tiny as well, but I did not choose her for her size. Neither does the breeder increase prices based on size. All her babies are the same price as she only sells the pet quality pups of her litters (of which she only has a couple a year), and the focus is on finding a good home...not making a buck or two. I chose my pup because she was the most gregarious of her litter. I don't think she's met a lap she didn't fall into. She's beautiful, but I hesitated before picking her because she was so small. Her size terrified me. I love chihuahuas for their personalities and not because I want to stuff them in a purse. Though her conformation is lovely, the breeder said she was too small to use in her breeding program, and the buyer's agreement comes with a spay/neuter clause. No problem for me as I have no desire to breed. My last chi was a rescue, but I don't have anything against breeders as long as they're reputable and care about their animals. She breeds for the standard conformation. Every once in a while she gets a really small one, but it's not the desired result. And it shouldn't be. An online friend of mine recently lost her teacup chi because of a heart condition...something that is common to the really tiny ones. It broke her heart.

I have a teacup chihua and would like to know how old they are before their ears stand straight up. He is 9 wks old and we just love him.

When they are ready to leave and not before 12 weeks of age. If teacup and under 1 kg they should not leave before 6 months

I`m eleven, and I just went to a pet auction.They had baby teacup chiuauas, and I asked my mom if I could get one. She told me no because the momma had arthritis, worms, heart problems... it was disgusting. But, she said it was kay to go and get one from someone she knew and trusted. We looked at the mother of the pups, but I told her that I don`t want a pup. I told her I wanted an older dog, someone who wouldn`t live as long, and not as much work (toilet training, not too small ect.). Now, I`m not sure if I want one! I`m afraid I`ll be too irresponsible! I have 110 pound lab, a 20 pound cat and another cat that bites. Alot. I`,m not sure if it`s safe. I`ve decided to give up. My parents still think it`s okay... but I don`t hink it`s safe enough...

hey that is soooooooo cute you know!!!!

I would like to know the appropriate age that a teacup chihuahua should be allowed to leave their mama. I have a friend that raises yorkies and she feels due to their size, a pup should not leave their mama until at least 16 weeks old. What are your thoughts on this?

I really don’t know why I am bothering to responded to such narrow minded comments as I am 22 years of age and perfectly intelligent enough to see when someone is just seeing what they want to see ignorantly, I come from a family who have had animals my entire life cats, dogs, bugies,rats, ferrets, horses and all my dogs have been golden retrievers , so this is my first small dog, and I know for a fact he was not bred to be small ,cruelly I bought him off a lady who simply loves animals and wants to dedicate her life to them as she loves them so. She decided to breed her male chiwowa and female yorky both of natural size and if you did any research and had any real intelligence u would know that these dogs being quite small of size produced a dog that was smaller. nothing cruel there then, just 2 dogs producing a litter and I have spoken to a couple of qualified vets who say there is no reason for him not to live a perfectly natural dogs lifespan, though I have already stressed this point some people don’t seem to let in sink in (yes shocking I can use sarcasm too although its the lowest form of wit) and having had previous experience of happy outgoing dogs I know for an absolute fact that my dog is not in the slightest bit helpless and is extremely confident fends for himself, he doesn’t depend on me, but does he like cuddles and to be fed yes! Crazy though the sentiment dogs have a right to this kind of strange behaviour its called owning and caring for an animal! so please do not be so rude as to insult my intelligence and call my dog a runt as he is far from it, he was not the runt of the litter at all his sister was beautiful too, I do not believe in calling an animal a runt because it is small, next u will be telling us its cruel to let human dwarfs recreate, even though just like those humans are healthy happy human beings who are perfectly capable of doing everything a happy average sized human being can do, just as my dog is fully capable of doing everything a healthy happy dog can I just hope u have the intelligence to see what you are trying to say, basically your telling us were not allowed to let 2 small sized dogs recreate which after all we were put on this earth to do, I think you should take a long look at yourself and your twisted morels, please try to gain just a little intelligence before posting on this site and have a valid point!. That is my final word on the matter as I no longer feel there is anything to be said on the matter and it’s not my style to continue to argue a pointless debit back and forth when threes no reason for these narrow mined people to comment on things they don’t fully understand. Good luck and farewell to u all x

Well Claire I'm very happy that you 'baught' a perfectly healthy and 'charesmatic' tea cup dog clearly these people are far to 'uniteligent' to realize that inbreeding is a small price to pay for an adorable freak, I'm sure on behalf of everyone on this page we share your enthusiasm of picking the healthiest runt of the runts

they are very cute I admit, however I do find the common health problems that exist in most small dogs problematic let alone tea cup dogs which are bred so far away from the root of all house pets (that is the wolf) that they have a shorter life span and health issues they are simply bred to be weak and helpless and THAT is what makes them "cute"

me and my friend own chihuahuas mine is like a appleface and hers is a regular one just st8 up tan and mine is darkbrown and tan socks eyebows and a crest on his chest there both males and their names
(my chihuahua-Meatball and hers is Bubba we are both the same age im sixteen and i did exstensive reserch on them me and her both did and we know that most of them have a shaking problems because they are nervice little dogs i love my little Meatball hes so cute and he follows me every were except school
and he is 12 weeks old and wieghs 2.9lbs and is very healthy and hes got most of his shots like the k9 istant killer the evil parvo virus

I agree with you! I had two chihuhas growing up and they were the most adorable and cutest dogs. I'm getting a tea cup today and I can't wait. Doggies can be so much like us, some are healthy and some are not. We just have to care for them so for those the person who thinks that its cruelty you must not love your pet very much! I agree 100% with the animal lovers. I wish all of you and your pup lots of happiness and good health.

Lets get real people pups aren't for everyone! but for me I can't wait to get my white tea cup!!

omg!!! i luv these little dogs their so cute and i love them i have a chihuahua but it is not that small and his name is boo-boo dont u jus luv litle dogs?

i think you are all talking bullshit saying its cruel, i baught a perfectly happy healthy teacup/miniture or whatever u wanna call it Chihuahua crossed with a yorkie and he is the most beautiful happy and charesmatic puppy.
ive had him checked over at the vet and he is 100 percent healthy and is esitimated an average healthy dogs lifespan! and whats more i love him even more because i can pick him up and he can cuddle up to me.
there was nothing cruel about the way in which he was bred his dad a chi and mum a yorky, hes black and brown and absolutley perfectley formed! whith a confidant outgoing loving personality.
so i think people should do more reserch before making uniteligent ignorent comments! and if they have such an issue dont purchase one then shout about it being cruel!!

What is considered a tea-cup chihuahua? I have a (barely) 3lb. female that seems so small I can't imagine having anything smaller.

I expected this to be a really dumb article when I clicked on it, talking about how cute and cool teacup chihuahuas are, but was pleasantly surprised by an informed article instead. People need to know to avoid breeders that advertise teacup size, they are either selling standard chi's and lying, or selling unhealthy runt dogs for way too much money. Go to the pound, or a reputable breeder, please don't support the breeders that don't have the dogs best interest at heart!

My daughter moved back home and brought a teacup chihuahua with her, Tinkerbell. She's a cream/some beige smooth applehead, and I have become very attached to her. However, she weighed 8.1 lbs at the vet's office today.
They never made a big deal about her weight. Is she obese for her size?

i have a teacup chihuahua he is 1.3lbs and honestly fits in my large sweater pockets. i do think it is very cruel how these dogs are cross bred into this size. i honestly thought i was getting an average chihuahua weighing about 5-6lbs and when i saw this little guy my draw dropped.

No. Def not. The poor thing is much better off with you. And if you do find the original owner, I'd turn him in for animal abuse. Thank You for being such an angel to dogs.

I own a chihuahua and while she is not a teacup she is small but I love her mor ethan any other dog I have ever had. I still want a teacup no matter what but I would not breed her/him were I ever to get one. I am even debating breeding the one I have.

I have a chichuchua and she only weighs 2.5 lbs. I am looking for a mate for her but need to know if anyone can tell me where to find a weight chart that tells an approximation of what weight they will be as an adult according to what weight they are now.

The other night, just before a bad thunderstorm, I let my rotty mix inside (she's scared of thunder) and the tiniest dog I've ever seen followed her in from the backyard. He was cold and wet and adorable. I gave him a warm bath and checked him over and let him stay for the night. Observation told me that he had been yelled at and possibly kicked and put outside quite alot. I took him to be scanned and nothing. I have considered putting ads and posters, but haven't yet. After all I've read about the teacup sized chihuahuas, I'm thinking he has not been well cared for. He seems healthy and I've kept my eye out around the neighborhood for lost dog signs. I don't know if the original owner deserves such a precious and fragile dog. Any thoughts????

I had a teacup chihuahua and i went through alot of problems with her, she was only 1kg and she died the other day in a tragic accident, the car dog closed on her and she broke her neck. She was the most amazing dog and she had so much character... I will always want another dog like her and from her i learnt many lessons.... I miss her very much

I am glad to know that they always need to be kept warm. We adopted a 2 yr old male, 3lbs from a rescue. We are so lucky - he is 100% healthy. I noticed today that he was a shivering a little. My husband said the man from the rescue said that was normal. I did not think that sounded right. Now, I have a reason to buy him clothes.

If anyone is looking for a chiahuahua, please go through your local rescue. They have so many great dogs.
We got Batman for $125. He has been neutered and is up date on all his shots, plus he has a great personality.
Just google your search.

Thanks again for the helpful info.

If you are considering a t-cup or small Chi...Warning;
often these young pups get hypoglycemic and could die in hours( most common the first day or night)if you dont immediately treat them.
This happens way more often than you think!!

Breeders dont guarantee the tiny chihuahuas if hypoglycemia kills them as its pretty common!!!
The first 24 hours you get puppy is the most threat to the new baby pup as stress brings it on or lack of enough food or cold or too much excitment.
This happened to me the second very small chihuahua I purchased. I was told she had never had an episode before when I got her at 11 weeks old.
The day i brought her home she acted normal but hadnt eaten very well all day but ate a small meal before bed.
2 am I was wakened by a yipe.
I jumped up to find her limp and prone unable to lift her head or even try, limbs and body totally floppy, glazed eyes as if on deaths door. I had seen many a wild bunny dying look JUST the same. Fortunatly I had read the hypoglycenia paper and immediatly started treatment with honey and NutriCal.5 minutes (seemed forever) later she started to come out of it.Thank God.
To own these tiny pups you should;
Give them Nutri Cal daily
Get a sitter to watch the puppy if you are gone more than 2 1/2 hours at any time til 4 months old.
Constant supervision is best 24/7.
Feed every 3 hours NO FAIL
Keep warm at all times
Sleep or alone time for the same amount of time they play daily IE play an hour sleep an hour.

Just one episode untreated will end a normally healthy little babies life like that.

Hi - wondering if anyone would have some advice. I have found a great little long haired chihuahua puppy I'm considering buying but am concerned about how small she is. She was born very small and the owner is guessing she will only reach about 2 pounds tops. I was not in the market for a 'teacup' chihuahua but really like this little one. She is very energetic and eats well but should I be worried that she'll have problems later on?
Any info would be appreciated - thanks!

Hi,
I am shopping for a teacup chihuahua, however I am not sure which breeders online are legitimate. Does anyone know of a good breeder? Thanks.

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A TEACUP CHIHUAHUA. It is a made up term for the runt of the litter, and that usually ends up causing more problems to their already itty bitty bodies. The reason you have a hard time looking up pros and cons of teacup chihuahuas is because there simply is no such thing.

Please look it up and hopefully we can get more people informed.

We have found a teacup chi at our doorstep couple of weeks ago. She looked she was starving. For the past two weeks, we kept her and fed her along with our 3 dogs whic must have looked like giants to her, ranging from 50 to 90 lbs. each. For the better of this dog, we would like to adopt her out, as she seems to be intimidated by our other dogs. If there is anyone in the Inland Empire section of Southern California, please contact us through Killer's home page

http://killertheteacupchihuahua.googlepages.com/home

I have a 2 1/2 pound full grown chi. she
IS adorable!!! I also have a 12 year old
bassett hound and 2 siamese cats. the little
chihuahua is the boss of them all, and of
the whole house. I LOVE HER,she's the BEST.
I don't think you will have a problem in
that area, although these little ones do
take a lot of care and love, they have
to be kept warm and they need lots of
attention, almost like a baby. hope this
helps you out, let me know if you get one.
mine is 3 years old and black and tan.

I was amused to see the posting of the cartoon I drew. It was a long time ago, and by far not the best one I did, but I assure you it was drawn with great affection. I grew up surrounded by the breed.

Regards,
JRJ

I have heard bad and good things about teacup chihwawas, and I want to get one, but I'm afriad about the health issues and other things I hear. Is it true??

hey guys im 12 years old and i already have a cat a rabbit and a basset hound(another kind of dog) but my parents said i could have a tea cup chihuahua if i pay for and i have all the money i need but i dont know what to do would a chihuahua be good around other animals please help me and reply to his comment

love,
maddie

Hi, My name is Lexi. I am twelve years old, but I really want a chihuahua or a tea cup chihuahua. My parents say I can get one, but I don't know where to get it or if I should get the teacup or the regular size one. I have heard that they are very cute, but are very unhealthy. I want to know from a breeder if they are unhealthy.
Thanks,
Lexi

my grandmothers chis had pups Dec 15 07 and I jokingly mentioned to her at christmas that I wanted one. I am a guy and have other dogs, but not one so tiny and fragile. she called me about a month ago and told me to come get a puppy! isabelle has been the best companion of all my animals. she is full of kisses and I love how she wags her tail when I praise her. these babies are amazing animals. belle is almost 3 months old and weighs 2.5 pounds. Just wanted to bragg on my newest baby.

I don't see anything wrong with keeping a small dog in a playpen while you're away. It's better than keeping them locked inside a carrier or kennel. They are in the open but protected like she said from the cats. As long as there is enough space for the little one to run around in there and has food and water and maybe a little blankie to nap on! She is just keeping her baby safe from possibly getting hurt by her other pets! Good pet-parenting as I sometimes have to do the same thing!

I have a teacup chihuahua named Bijou. They are the cutest, sweetest things, and I haven't found one bad thing about them. They're perfect for someone who wants a best-friend to snuggle with. If you want a teacup chiahuahua, go for it! The comments in this article are just opinions! By the way, they are VERY healthy. It just depends on how you take care of them!

im am a 13 year old girl. i know wat ur thinking, im to young for such a fragile dog. but i have absolutley fell in love with them. people that own them please help me decide wat to do. these are the reasons i told my parents i should be aloud to get one, im very responsible, im in the 8th grade and all advanced classes(im not a nerd btw) i get all a and im in the national junior honor society... ive saved over 2000 dollars since i was 10 to get one! i really do want one.!and the funny thing is, is that my cousins have two 2.5 pound chis and they breed them so we would practicaly get it free its awesome i love going to my cousins house to see them... i need help please respond there are so many reasons why i should and not

I would like to know at what age tea cups can have pups.Our tea cup is begining to go in heat.She is about 9 months old.Is this early for her to be going in heat.Thank You Donna

Don't get a teacup chihuahua! There is no such thing. Breeders who sell teacup chihuahuas will just be ripping you off; they are only the smallest and maybe weakest of the puppies in a litter. Usually they'll have they most health problems, a shorter life span, plus other things. Normal Chihuahuas are small enough. It's just not right to buy those tiny, unhealthy dogs. You will most likely be disappointed.

I had never considered a Chihuahua. But I decided I needed a small pet. I have only had my puppy a couple of weeks, however, I am already in LOVE with him. He is a great cuddler with my daughter -10, 8, 5 years old. The only thing is I have to constantly watch him because he is so fragile. My girls need to be reminded alot to treat him gently. But he is so cute and LAZY! He sleeps alot!! I am so happy with my pet

I had a toy poodle and dachshund for my entire childhood and I loved them so much but when they both passed away, I decided to look into teacup chihuahuas. I have one now and he is so sweet. Hes so affectionate and goes with me almost everywhere I go. Hes my best friend. He is so spoiled. He is so small and sometimes I get scared that he might get sick, but Ive had him for a little over a year and hes never been sick. Hes healthy and spoiled and I hope to enjoy his friendship for many more years to come..

I have wanted a small dog for a long time. My mother always said that I had too many animals. But I got her into the idea about 2 months ago. We went into the local pet store and there was 3 little male teacup chihuahuas. I fell in love with them. She agreed to letting me get one. We came back up there a while later and picked him up. He was 7 weeks when we got him. He weighed 23 ounces. I was so excited I went to Walmart and bought him everything. I spent 60 dollars on him. I finally came up with a name. I named him Levi. And now that he's settled down he's a sweetheart. I know he's healthy because I take very good care of him. I take millions of pictures of him and I can tell he's growing. He's still tiny. But I know I'd never give him up for anything. He's my baby. I think they make a great pet. But only if your willing to spend plenty of time with them. They're not supposed to be left alone. They require alot of attention and love. I know little Levi will be my pride and joy.

ok... after reading all of this I must tell you about my dog... I had a runt of the litter, named Ameila... I could hold her in my hand when she was weeks old... i chose her due to her size, i wanted a same one.. Well i never in all the years she was alive had any health issues, until the one when wehad to put here down... her total weight was 2.5lb and she lived to the old ripe age of 16 (human years)... I have since gotten a new chihuahua and this one was the runt as well and she is just fine too... she is very tiny but fat at 4lbs.. dogs r just like people some r healthy and others r not, some get lucky and some dont... just go with your heart and i am sure all of you will be quite happy

I just had a question, how early is too early to take a chih off the mama? I have a chih that i just got, she's eating food ok but she is only 7 weeks old and im wondering if taking her off so early is going to affect her health. She is under 1 lb right now at 7 weeks, how big do you think that will make her at maturity? She was classed as a teacup because of her runt size. If you could help me out that would be great.

my teacup chihuahua weighs 2 pounds, and even though i have had other dogs in the past, ive never found one that is so well kept, and so loving, oh and did i mention well behaved, i wouldnt change him for anything, my boyfriend even grew to love him, his name is Peanut, and he is very healthy and sweet, best dog ever in my book!!

So We Just Got A Teacup Chihuahua Yesterday
And We Have To Sell Her.
Cause My Other Dogs Are Really Jealous Of Her
And They Wont Stop Trying To Get To Her
So Yea. I Cant Have My Other Dogs Outdoor 24/7
We Have Annoying Neighbors That Call The Cops For Dogs Barking..:\ Go Figure...

there is good info and pics about these dogs. think i am gonna buy them

hi i am going to buy a pocket size ,I want to know it is a good choice

I have noticed that as more people have become educated about this breed, they learn that "teacup" is a term invented by backyard breeders as a scam to take advantage of people by charging high prices. I've also noticed that many of the people who know that, still use the term "because so many other people still use it". That bothers me because if we ever get to the point where the use of that term is looked down upon, it is likely that breeders who dangerously breed tiny chis to make money, will have less people to scam, chis will be healthier because they won't be being bred so tiny that their health issues are prevalent and the "teacup" and buying a dog as an accessory craze will die down. I have 3 chis that I rescued or got from a breeder and one of them is 3 pounds and when people ask if she is a "teacup" I ALWAYS say no. If we can all show people the truth, instead of assuming most people are ignorant, we can do so much for this breed and the people who love them.

My chihuahua Pixie 6 lbs. died 2 years ago March she was 19 never ever sick, became blind, but lived 19 years died in her sleep. love warm climates. I am looking at a teacup at present..sk

Trisha.

Keeping Your Poor Dog In A Babies Play Pen.

Thats Cruelty,

Whatever The Size, The Dog Needs Space.

Think Twice?

well im getting a tcup chihuahua in november and cant wait to get him at the flea market here. ty for all the info
Christie

I LOVE CHIHUAHUAS

READ MY COMMENT IS ROCKS AND I THINK YOU HAVE THE SAME QUESTIONS AS ME.

Hey i am only 10 and i want one when i turn 13( for my batmitzvah. I want to get one probably one that is really small, but after reading this i thing i should go for the bigger side. maybe not tea cup but maybe from one of the big litter. I hate t call me friend after i write this, she is pushing me to get a chihuahua cuz see my family has a great dane named Edison, and she is 8, great danes life spans are usually about 8 to 9 and if you are lucky 10 or 11. We all know waht is about to happen so we are thinking and we also want a mutt. what should i do? I'll do more research on them. who ever wrote this article was smart and i hope i will get to be that smart with my chihuahua

I have the most beautiful chihuahua in the world! She is the average toy size 5-6pounds. Her name is Tayne "Tiny" She loves attention, she is surprisingly very sociable and very well trained! She follows me everywhere like a child would. I wouldn't recommend this breed of dog for a person who's not ready to invest a minimun of 70% of their time with the dog. If left alone for long periods of times, the chihuahua can actually die from depression.

I recently obtained a male chihuahua mix, who is 3 months old (really looks like a chihuahua with course hair). His name is Lancelot and I love him so much. He loves to play with my 4 year old cat. They chase each other all over the house and tease each other. I am trying to train him on a leash for walking, but he hates it! I use a harness on him instead of a collar. I had heard that collars could damage his throat. I am so glad I have him as he always alerts me when someone arrives.

Althought awful things were said about chihuahuas, I think they are a special breed. Big, medium, or small, ALL dogs have their share of health problems, be it with their breathing, hind legs, etc. and people dont stop buying them. To all chihuahua lovers, dont listen to all this mumbo jumbo, keep buying your chihuahuas and enjoy them but above all as with any dog, keep them up to date on their vaccinations.

I bought what I thought was a teacup chihuahua but she is already 2.5 lbs at 14 weeks. People who know dogs have been commenting that she looks like she'll be around 5 lbs fully grown. I feel jipped, considering I paid the teacup price. But she is the greatest dog I've ever had. She loves to sit on my lap (all the time), gives me and everyone lots of kisses, and is doing very well with housebreaking. She is also very smart and very cute. At this point, I've totally fallen in love with her and wouldn't trade her for anything, no matter how big she gets. Besides, I'm just glad she's a healthy, happy dog. I plan on spoiling her for life!

Yes my boyfriend and I just recently got a teacup chihuahua to keep me company while he is deployed to Iraq and this little man definatly keeps me on my toes but is the only thing that keeps me going somedays I would recommend him to anyone!!!

I have had a teacup chihuahua for 5 years now and she is the healthiest dog ever. She goes to her vet regularly and has never had a health condition or broken bone. Teacups are not even that fragile and will live the same amount of time any typical dog would live w/ proper care. I have small children and recommend this pet to anyone. They are great cuddlers and I wouldnt have it any way.. I LOVE MY CHIHUAHUA!

I HAVE A FEMALE CHIHUAHUA NAMED ANNIE.I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD WANT A CHIHUAHUA. SHE WEIGHS ABOUT 6 LBS.SHE IS SO SWEET GETS ALONG WELL WITH MY CAT & SHIT-ZU. SHE WANTS ALL MY ATTENTION AND ALWAYS WANTS TO BE IN MY LAP OR CURLED ALONG BESIDE ME IN BED.

My boyfriend & I adopted a applehead teacup and she has been woderful. She wants alot of attetion. We also have 3 big cats and I worried at first but we keep the teacup in a baby playpen with her food, water & toys while we are at work. We also put pee pee pads all around the inside of it. We keep this in our bedroom. We close the door so the cats wont bother her while we are away. When we are home, we let the teacup out and watch them play. The cats will get along with the teacup, but you need to watch them for a few weeks until they get used to it, and realize that it is a dog and not a rat!!!! Good luck Nick, Trisha

I have a 3 1/2 lb boy Chihuahua. His parents were both about 6 lbs. He has always been really healthy. He is never around big dogs or children and I credit his lack of injuries to this. I love him very much and he is perfect in my eyes.

Just because they are born with problems and your encouraging us to not buy the chihuahuas because they are runts? well what do you want us to do just leave em there to die or make the best of their life and give them all the love you can and atleast try and save a life than bring another one that doesnt need it in? i thought so....

I've had my "Princess" for a year, she is a 6lb Chihuahua, best pet I've ever had!!! She is not the "typcal" Chihuahua, I have 4 kids ages 4 to 11, and she gets along great with all of them. I also have a 120lb black lab,a cat, and 2 ferrets, she gets along great with, and loves to play with all of them..I wanted a Chihuahua for rally long time, I really lucked out!!!!

I really want a teacup but i'm not sure how it would act around a cat. I don't want it to get killed or anything if anyone has any advice please post is

I have a 3lbs teacup named Gizmo, he is an absolute pleasure to have around. I would never dream of owning another kind of dog.

I currently have two teacup sized applehead chihuahuas. they are both under three pounds and are great dogs. We bring them everywhere. I would tell everybody to get one, although if you dont have enough time for them it isnt worht it. My doggs nedd attention 24/7. All they want is to be with you but they are greattttt dogs!!

I have had my little girl for one year. Her name is Trixie and she loves attention. She loves to be held! She also tries to speak when I talk to her. She was easy to house train with positive reinforcement and treats. She still twirls when she comes in from using the potty and still gets a treat. I have never been so close to a dog. They are so much fun! I do agree with others though about not being a dog for small children.

this info really gave me insights about this breed, i absolutly love them and i'm hoping to get one soon, although i'll be sure to get one on the 'thickier' side. that's how i like them!:)

Im getting one tomorow and if you look in to them on many, many other sites you will see that these dogs are healthy if you take care of it right. and are a good pet owner and gental with it, this dog will be just fine and has a life span of 15 to 18 years!

just been looking for chihuahua puppies. Bit frightened about how fragile they are but nothing would put me off! im looking for a tiny white one has to be a female x thanks for everyones advise!

your chuahuas are so CUTE!

I wanted a teacup chihuahua so bad, but after reading this information I fear for the poor things and cant believe someone would actually do that. I still want a chihuahua and though I love small dogs I will watch for the healthy ones; however, if I should ever come across a tiny one who has been abandoned I would snatch it up in a minute and give it all the love I could for as long as I could.

its so0 cute but i think it dies fast!

i once had a teacup that did not even way a pound we named her mini she was the best dog that i have ever had but somone stoll her and if i was to find another teacup i would be really happy i have no doubts about teacups thanks

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My Boyfriend and I just adopted a little Chihuahua who is about 1.5lbs. She was abandoned and someone took her to our local Humane Society. When she was taken in she was very sick, she had an infection on her belly and infections in her eyes (so much so that had they not helped her she would be completely blind), but the vets and staff worked very hard to help this little girl. She is now blind in one eye but such a loving girl who really doesn't let the eye impair her, she still runs and plays and is an active little 2 year old.

this information may help me alot on my three (3) page research report i have due in may

We had a rotwieler for 17 years, a few days after she died we were walking down the sidewalk when we were joined by a very small Teacup Chihuahua (weighed about 2 lbs max) we thought he was a rat and began to run but he chased us and we realized he was a dog! We thought he was a puppy but found out he was 3 years old from the vet. We tried to find the owner but no luck, someone had abandoned him and he needed medical attention. He is fine now and a year later has become our newest child (he acts like a child, wants to be carried). I am now sold on this type of pet and hope he lives a long long time.
Thanks.