well, I have the cutest (slightly biased opinion) dog in the world, a 2lb 1 oz. Therefore teacup Chihuahua is a completely unofficial non-standardized term to describe very small Chihuahuas. There is technically no such thing as a teacup Chihuahuaresearch it, dont take my word for itthere are just different sizes of chis, some are much larger, and some, like my Bear , are in the 4-5 lb or even smaller. One day I took him outside and he was in the yard with the other dogs and I went to look for him I couldnt find him he had gone to the doggie door and gone inside and I never even showed him how to go inside the door but he watched the other dogs that I have go inside and he followed them.he has so smart I figured I can get him trained to go in and out the doggie door and potty outside pretty quickly if I just get him up in the morning and after hes eaten put him outside like they suggest on a website. We have a bigger dog as well, and they play together so well! R.I.P MY SWEET BABYBOY He has hypoglycemia & has siezures/episodes because of it. I need to know that too. 2010 Methods and mortality results of a health survey of purebred dogs in the UK. Is there any suggestions on preventive measure on the health issues that can develop? They have their food accesible all day so they will be grabbing a pebble or 2 every so often but they have never over eaten. Im going to be very mean now: DONT BUY ANY DOG/CAT. Bear in mind that the Chihuahua Club of America recommends all Chihuahuas be registered with the Canine Health Information Center, and tested for cardiac disease, eye diseases and patella luxation. You can click on any of the links below to get straight to the answer to your question. They also need annual vet checks, flea and worming treatments, vaccinations, toys, and food. Why wasn't this page useful? You are so right Gin. These are some of the conditions theyre at risk of: All teacup dogs show increased rates of heart disease. Never took her to vet because she was sick. They both lived there life in full and they were like our children. For teacup puppies of all breeds, the concerns are the same: Exploitation by profit-grabbing breeders, a lifetime of veterinary care for problems caused by their size. I woke up to find her having seizures and foaming from her mouth. Dont let this article change your mind about the teacup chihuahua! I have a 6 1/2year old male 4lb chihuahua. And finally, its likely that these ultra-reduced dogs will be no stranger to the vet. Hopefully they will continue in tip top shape and will last 20+ years each. They love to cuddle up in it and will hide under it when its cold. UNTIL THERE ARE NONE ADOPT ONE (OR 2). Toilet training problems put dogs at a high risk of being relinquished to animal shelters or euthanased as many people find it hard to live with inevitable accidents. Please help us improve. Besides the constant carousel of meals and toilet breaks, teacup Chihuahuas are high-maintenance dogs in other ways too. He died from congestive heart failure, never having heart disease. He does have the partially exposed(?) I did, and his 2 perfect upright ears arent quite so perfect anymore. Plus, the dog will still be your own you can even choose a fun small dog name for your Chihuahua rescue. Weve had our ups and downs but its typical with all pets. If your heart is set on a really tiny dog and you have the determination to cope with the housetraining, feeding problems and medical issues that can face these little dogs, then the kindest thing you can do is to rescue an abandoned teacup Chihuahua. I take them to the vet often and they have always congratulated me for keeping them in great shape and super healthy. Really missing now. Im so lost without her. I feed him every couple of hours when he wakes up about a tablespoon of canned dog food anything more than that he wont eat.I can give him a couple of pieces of dry dog foods that are very small that he can snack on to because he does have teeth. The health problems most commonly associated with the Chihuahua breed are: You can find out more about all of these conditions in our Chihuahua breed review and the reading section at the end of this article. There is no such breed as a Teacup Chihuahua. He is super smart and has learned his name in one day and in 3 days has only had two accidents which was our fault. Now that hes older he he actually come & jump on me when he feels an episode coming on. Put simply, their hearts and bodies were never designed to be so small. He has recently become ill an we are trying to figure it out. We also strongly advise you against buying a teacup Chihuahua. And will give you the great satisfaction of providing a loving home and a second chance to your pet. So many reputable rescue sites: local shelters, google breed type with the word rescue. I suggest a vet visit. As you can see from my new rescue, just because people shell out big bucks, doesnt mean they take care of them! Since we now know that deliberately breeding dogs to fall way outside their usual weight range puts them in danger of a lot of health problems, here are some things to consider when approaching a breeder. Chihuahuas have been popular companion dogs for millennia. fontanel skull but other than that healthy as a horse, thank god because he is the absolute light of my life. Teacup chihuahuas are so inbred that they are riddled with health issues and dont live nearly as long as a result. He isnt able to cause any harm but still people dont appreciate it much when any dog but no matter how big or small is attacking them viciously as theyre leaving someones residence. Learn about another miniature breed, the Miniature Dachshund Facts. Its hard to get around the fact that any breeder advertising teacup Chihuahua puppies for sale should be avoided simply for using the term teacup. But overall, he has bern a wonderful dog, Your email address will not be published. I am fostering a 4 month old teacup by accident. Both are really gentle and lovable dogs. A high protein diet lessens the episodes cause from hypoglycemia. Ive always wanted a small dog. So if you see a breeder advertising their Chihuahuas as teacup dogs, then our advice is to avoid them. Finally, any breeder who always has litters available, never has waiting lists, or wont let you meet the puppy with its mother before you collect it should be avoided. He was an absolute treasure. The tiny teacup Chihuahua is a truly small dog. But my heart could not say no. The AKC places an upper weight limit on show Chihuahuas of 6 lbs, although many pet Chihuahuas are bigger than this in reality. Also, people must remember they are dogs despite their small size & train them it is very important for both human & dog). The tiny teacup Chihuahua is a much more recent arrival on the pet scene, but the teacup Chihuahua is not a new breed of dog. How wonderful all breeders owners should have a heart like yours, You have standard chihuahuas. little boy named Pepe le Peau (he looks like a baby skunk!). In this rush, their hearts have become unsuitable for the job they need to do, and breakdown or fail. Would you consider bringing one home, or do you already have experience with teacup Chihuahua care? My 10 1/2 year old teacup just passed away from CHF. Now Im scared to death. I take him out whenever he wakes up let him run around after hes eaten and pooped in his container on the paper towels and peed too.I have shown him my doggy door that my other dogs use and pushed him out through the door 2 * only and he knows how to go out. Hes black and white with long hair. When we make tiny dogs even tinier, as you can imagine these health problems can become much worse. If you wont be at home to provide this, you need to factor in the cost of doggy daycare to make sure your dogs needs will be met. Prices open at around the $1,200 mark, and some breeders command (and apparently receive) in excess of $11,300 for their teacup Chihuahua puppies. Our sweet teacup Pearl is 2 lbs and only 8 months old, well potty trained, socialized, and can preform any trick you need a pet to do (sit, stay, come, lay down). Only took her for her annual shots and checkup. He is a sweet cuddly quiet dog. Its going to be hard to live without her. Anyone know what it might be. Would you be fearful? Youll hear stories about Chihuahuas that lived to twenty years or more. And much of it is about health, The standard size Chihuahua has a number of health problems that are a direct result of being such a small dog. So she came home and i named her Lily. Shes learned how to do anything, even things I wished she hadnt lol. Bichon Frise Lifespan How Long Does This Small Breed Live? Im looking for a tiny teacup Chihuahua I have been wanting one for all my for free. Our cats which are 5to7+ larger then he is all love him and even lets him chew on them, I just got me a teacup solo he is 13 weeks now all white long hair he is to cute. Im sorry for your loss she sounds so sweet. The answer is nobody. But these are the exception and the evidence from studies carried out in 2004 and in 2013 suggests a much shorter lifespan of between 7 and 12 years. The Chihuahua Club of Americathe American Kennel Clubs official breed club partnerdoes not endorse or condone using the terms teacup, micro, pocket size, tiny toy or miniature to describe Chihuahuas. Having had chihuahuas my whole life most of them are healthy and robust and live into their late teens if well cared for, its also nonsense that they have to be put out every hour and fed every hour-as pups yes but my adults dogs easily go 6 hours without accidents its all about training and they are fed twice daily as adults without issue (the ones with hypoglycaemia are the exceptions not the rule and are rare) if they were fed every hour theyd end up obese and then end up with all sorts of other health complications. Of course in any animal there is natural variation, and some are smaller than others. Several tiny breeds share these problems and they are strongly linked with being tiny. But I think he is just the greatest little guy in the world, and he goes everywhere with me, either in his front-carrier, his stroller, or his bike trailer (except for work, which thankfully is only part time)! We dont have any data to confirm the longevity of teacup Chihuahuas.But all the evidence points to excessively miniaturized dogs having worse health than their standard sized cousins. As teacup dog owner, this means an inflexible commitment to feeding them every hour or two, and even through the night. This tiny 1.8 oz puppy came home today we have to wait to adopt so she can put on weight. Very smart! What we do know is that becoming teacup-sized only makes matters worse. As an adult, could weigh around 5lbs, or even less. I have a male teacup since he was 3 months old & he is 7 now. How often do adult teacup chihuahuas need to eat? Fortunately my pups are in excellent shape but they only eat dry dog food, dog treats (beggin strips are their favorite) and a daily hemp vitamin for their bones and joints. I too had a toy he was 15 years old when he passed, when I got him he was so smart he learned how to walk across floor on his hind legs in less than 3 months, potty trained on newspaper real fast, I lost my little boy to heart failure also, he was a big part of my life, I feel so empty inside, he is buried outside my window, Well Im new to this breed I have a 6 month old little girl who is very smart but not with the whole potty training thing .shes a great eater and is very sweet until she is around other dogs who come to close to her Territory which is a problem because she thinks everything has her territory Only had a month so far so wish me luck as you love her very much even though my Maltese who is the love of my life is extremely jealous. Despite all that & the horrors & viciousness of tiny dogs like him Ive been around in my lifetime; we decided to rescue & give him his forever home no matter what. Your email address will not be published. BULL$#!T. This is a very slanted article clearly not in favour of the breed and not presenting both sides-chihuahuas can be prone to injury and healthy problems IF they arent cared for properly, they can be aggressive IF they arent socialized properly, they can be difficult to house train IF you dont keep a routine. I have 2 chihuahuas that would be called teacup and they are very healthy and very active, so saying all so called teacup chihuahuas are unhealthy is not true. The Happy Puppy Site is a participant in the Amazon EU Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk, The Happy Puppy Site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. 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