I have a 3 lb 5 yr old chihuahua that is the sweetest, most loving, friendliest chihuahua in the world. Everyone that meets her falls in love with her. The only health problems she has ever had, is trouble with corneal ulcers, but we use vet prescibed drops for a day or 2 and they clear right up. We have raised her from birth. A lot of the tiny ones do have more health problems, such as low blood sugar, liver problems, bad knees, etc but thankkfully we have not experienced those with her. Buy from a reputable breeder. A breeder who calls them teacuos is not reputable. I never call my small ones teacups. Also the pup that the breeder says will be less than 3 lb may end up being over 10. There is no way to guarantee the size of a pup when grown. Enjoy your new baby.
Make sure pup has food out all the time to ward off hypoglycemia(low blood sugar). I also highly recommend Nutrical, a high vitamin/mineral supplement available from your vet or local pet store. I give just a little each morning and night to the tiny ones. A chihuahua loves to be with you all the time. They are the ultimate lap dog.I am getting a ';teacup'; chihuahua in a couple of days, any advice??
Thanks. Enjoy the new baby! She should bring you many years of love!
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Breeding ';smaller'; sized Chihuahuas is against the ethical breeders guide. She IS a crook. Whether she calls those ';smaller'; ones teacup or not, NO reputable/ethical/responsible breeder would EVER intentionally create a dog under the breed standard.
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Anyone who would even bring up the term ';teacup'; is a crook. Perhaps you should get YOUR facts straight before mouthing off. Let me guess - the whole world is wrong except you. Nice. Ignorance of the facts doesn't make them untrue.
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I have a teacup Morkie. (Maltese and Yorkie). I do have
some advice for you . Many of us like small dogs, and
to make sure your dog is really going to be small, you
should see both it's mother and father. Don't just take some
ones word for it. Most breeders charge more for a teacup
so be sure your getting what your going to pay for.
DO YOU KNOW THAT ANY REALLY SMALL DOGS HAVE HEATH PROBLEMS YOU WILL BE SEEING ALOT OF A VETERINARIAN ?
I'd tell you that Chihuahuas aren't like regular dogs. You're pretty much adopting a child, and be prepared to treat it like one. They tend to be very protective of their owners, and love to be by your side 24/7. You'll soon learn to watch where you're stepping at all times to avoid stepping on them. Good thing about these little guys is that you really have no reason to take them outside, unless to use the bathroom. They're so small that a house is more than enough room for them to play in. Good luck.
Not to be mean, but I guess I'm a little unsure why someone who claims to have done their homework would still get a dog from such a disreputable source.
It has nothing to do with it not being a ';real breed';, it has to do with it being a title used only by poor breeders and scammers. Why would you give money to someone like this? It's just morally repugnant.
My advice, don't do it. Find a good breeder or rescue group and get a good dog. Don't pay money from someone abusing their dogs (and ALL backyard breeders and puppy mills abuse their dogs on some level) so that you can have a teeny tiny puppy to carry in your purse. Be responsible.
If you refuse, then be sure to put aside thousands of dollars to care for this dog. And, be sure to donate lots of money to chihuahua rescue and the Chihuahua club for ignoring their guidelines and ethical rules.
Sometimes it's hard to get a decent answer, isn't it?
Well, I love chihuahuas! I've had a few in my day and I'm looking to have another soon.
They are diffenitely a one-person dog. They love to sit on your lap, pillow, anywhere you are. They are very protective of anyone living in the household, including children.
If you're worried about stepping on it, put a light-weight lease on it and walk it with you thru the house as you move from room to room or put a tiny bell on it's collar.
They love warmth so have a few warm, cozy blankies in a crate or a nest-bed when it's not sitting on your lap. They don't like to be alone much so always try to place the crate where s/he can see you as you move about the house. Also make sure that it's placed out of a drafty and well-traveled area.
You can have the pup sleep with you or you can crate-train it (your choice). Crate training is really much better: it's secure while traveling, it has a quiet place to go when there's alot of activity in the house, such as holidays.
Just basically use common sense and good judgement when you get your new fur-child and have fun with it.
Congratulations!
well make sure that you dont step on it and if you ahve any other big dogs begger that a chihuahua dont get one because they could step on it or harm it i wouldnt get one if you had any other pets besides a chihuahua
My chihuahua is really sweet. he used to pee all over. when you fist get him for the first couple of days put him in the bathroom.
Other than ';Don't';?
Yeah.
Save your hard earned money on that runt that will give you a whole lot of heartache and vet bills later in life. If you had any idea about Chihuahuas and how to find a REPUTABLE breeder, you wouldn't even consider buying such a dog. Save your money and find a reputable and ethical breeder. Not some moron who is selling unhealthy runts to make money.
NO YOU ARE ***NOT***!!!!
You are getting SCREWED into buying CRAP from a CROOK!!!
There's NO SUCH THING as ';teacup'; ANYTHING!!!
Anybody who says there are is,is a LIAR %26amp; A THIEF!!!
That;'s CROOK-TALK for ';Sell that UGLY POS to first MORON who's STUPID enough to pay for it!!!';
Go READ the BREED STANDARD!!!
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