teacupmyth

Teacup Chihuahua Myth
The official A.K.C. Breed Standard describes the Chihuahua as a small
dog that comes in two varieties or coat types. The difference in coat
type (the Long Coat or the Smooth Coat) is the only official description
used to identify a difference within this breed. Our Standard does not
categorize the Chihuahua by size. For the purpose of showing and
record keeping, the American Kennel Club includes the Chihuahua
(along with 16 other breeds) in the Toy Group. Therefore, irrespective
of their weight or physical stature,
ALL Chihuahuas registered with A.K.C. are considered to be a toy
breed of dog. As with all living things, there will be a size variance
between individual dogs within this breed. They are Chihuahuas-Long
Coat/Smooth Coat, Male/Female. Unfortunately, the additional
adjectives used to describe the size difference and physical
appearances are many; and have been misused for so long they now
seem legitimate. Teacup, Pocket Size, Tiny Toy, Miniature or Standard
- are just a few of the many tags and labels that have been attached to
this breed over the years. The use of these terms is incorrect and
misleading. Occasionally, within a litter, there may be a puppy that is
unusually small. That puppy is a SMALL CHIHUAHUA and any other
breakdown in description is not correct.

You ask about the size of our Chihuahuas????
The average weight is around 3 – 6 lbs.
Puppies from the same litter can vary in size, weight & type. The size of
the puppy may not be the estimated size when all grown up. Some
start out small only to hit a growth spurt later. It is very hard to judge a
puppy’s adult size, for only God knows for sure. Many want a “tea
cup”, please tell me, what is that? Puppies estimated as adults to
weigh 3 to 6 lbs are normally much healthier. If you ask how big your
puppy will get, I will say the average weight will be around 3-5 lbs. for
most puppies, if he grows to be less GREAT, if that’s what you want!
How will you feel if it grows to be 7 pounds?
Will you still love your dog?
Please do NOT purchase a puppy from me if you will not love it and
spoil it regardless of it's size. Love is unconditional and if that is not
the way you feel, that you shouldn't own a dog. A Chihuahua is small,
no matter how much it weighs. On occasion we do have a small
Chihuahua, but these happen naturally. We do NOT do anything to try
to create small puppies and we never breed very small dogs either as it
is NOT safe for the female dog and put's the dog as well as her puppies
at risk. These puppies, in most cases are considered runts and would
be weak & most often, not survive. Small puppies are prone to health
problems as youngsters and through adult life too. They can require
extra care, some die. Please think about what you are asking for………
Your dream may be a nightmare in reality. Please, educate yourself on
the very small chihuahuas before you purchase one.

There is no such thing as a "teacup Chihuahua" or a "miniature
Chihuahua" or a "pocket Chihuahua”. Unknowledgeable buyer’s use
this phrase when looking to purchase a (what size?) Chihuahua.
Please be clear about what size you want, teacup does not describe
anything. That term is in the eyes of the beholder and since there is no
true definition for “teacup” you may be taken advantage of. Some
breeders use these cute phrases as marketing tools to describe the
different sizes that Chihuahua's come in, but these are all incorrect.
Knowledgeable breeders will NOT use that term. A breeder trying to
take advantage of the public may describe any Chihuahua as a
“teacup” and will they be wrong? What is a teacup anyway? There is
only one Chihuahua breed ranging in sizes from 2 – 6 pounds.

You do NOT want a Chihuahua that is less than 3 lbs no matter how
cute it is! What you think is your “dream” puppy might indeed become
your nightmare. Thoroughly research what health problems a very
small Chihuahua may endure. Please keep in mind that any Chihuahua
within the breed standard of 2 – 6 pounds is a very small dog. These
very small Chihuahuas have great health risks. Their bones are fragile,
there is not enough room in their small mouths for proper tooth growth
and their internal organs are often very weak. They tend to have a lot of
health problems and have problems regulating their blood sugar
levels which may cause seizures and even death. Often they live a few
months or years and then their owners wake up one morning to
discover that their beloved Chihuahua has died of sudden heart or
organ failure.