2006-06-12 19:33:42 · 10 answers · asked by tonyatomthor 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The smallest dog recognized by the American Kennel Club is the Chihuahua.
A tea cup Chihuahua is not recognized by the AKC as it's just breeders breeding all of their smallest Chihuahua's and calling them tea cup Chihuahuas.
2006-06-12 19:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the world and was named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. He is a graceful, alert, swift-moving little dog with a saucy expression. Two distinct breed types, one with a long coat of soft texture, the other with a short coat. Identical otherwise, both can be whelped in the same litter. Adored for his small size, the Chihuahua is a bright eyed, dainty dog who is perfect for apartment living. Most breeders recommend adopting a Chihuahua puppy between the ages of 4 - 12 months as he will be more mature and agile and not so apt for injury. Much argument exists about the true origins of the Chihuahua. Discovered in Mexico about 100 years ago, the true origins of his ancestors is still a mystery. Some say it evolved in Egypt and found its way to the Mediterranean countries. Here it was taken to Mexico during the Spanish conquest of 1591. Other theories say that four breeds of dog, one resembling the Chihuahua, were domesticated in Mexico long before the conquest. Aztecs sculptures depict a little animal with beg ears that was though to be an ancestor of the Chihuahua. The breed's forerunners were brought into the US before the turn of the century and crossed with terriers such as the Black and Tan Toy to produce the modern Smooth Coat.
2006-06-14 11:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by badgirl41 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The smallest recognized breed is a chihuahua, however even though "breeders" call their smaller chi's a teacup there is actually no such thing. It's just a small chi. A proper chi breeder won't sell their smaller dogs as teacups although they will tend to charge more for the smaller ones because they often are a LOT more work to keep alive as puppies.
2006-06-13 02:48:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the teacup chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog.
2006-06-13 02:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by Drea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, chihuahuas are classified as the smallest, but there are many other breeds that are becoming smaller.
2006-06-13 02:40:13 · answer #5 · answered by juicytheyorkie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a "teacup" in any breed of dog.
2006-06-13 05:29:37 · answer #6 · answered by Chi_Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually a peek-a-boo is the smallest dog.
2006-06-13 02:53:20 · answer #7 · answered by Wunderbar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i thought it was the teacup yorkie it gets as big as a grown mans hand.
2006-06-13 11:55:03 · answer #8 · answered by slipknot_luva_24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The smartest is a Lab... Sheperd follows
2006-06-13 02:37:09 · answer #9 · answered by Viince L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a mouse
2006-06-13 02:35:14 · answer #10 · answered by chris 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋