just the runts. but i know my grandmother use to breed them and i think the correct name is teacup, but not sure. these doggies full grown only weigh up to two pounds. somebody please help me with the name. thank you in advance.
2006-09-09 01:27:51 · 12 answers · asked by lrfoster7 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Honestly, there is no seperate breed, they are just chihuahuas. Some people think its better to breed them smaller and sell them for large amounts of money. The so called Tea-cup chihuahua has so many health risks, a shorter life span, and really isn't worth it to pay so much money for. The smaller females shouldn't be bred due to the possibility of throwing a pup larger than they can deliver, because they all came from regular size chihuahuas. Most back yard breeders call them teacup chihuahuas.
http://members.aol.com/ChihuahuaClub/teacup.html
2006-09-09 01:38:24 · answer #1 · answered by jennylove21326 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a "teacup" Chihuahua (or teacup anything else) and there are no "toy" Chihuahuas either (Chihuahuas ARE a toy breed) A Chihuahua is a Chihuahua no matter size. The word "Teacup" is nothing more then a sales tactic used by irresponsible breeders. Breeders who delibrately breed dogs smaller then the size the standard calls for are irresponsible and are doing a disservice to the breed. Breeding smaller/larger then the breed calls for can cause some very serious health issues...skeletal structure, organ size./function among other issues.
2006-09-09 09:51:15 · answer #2 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no recognized breed called "teacup" but breeders are trying to size down the chi. Be cautious however. They weren't meant to be that small and many of them suffer from health problems.
2006-09-09 08:59:02 · answer #3 · answered by piper 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are unethical breeders who breed together very small chihuahua's and call them teacup. They are not a separate breed though, or even a variant the way poodles have three different sizes. They are just a really small and invariably unhealthy chihuahua.
2006-09-09 09:54:31 · answer #4 · answered by Gullefjun 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lucianna , GetEmGang is correct in the answer. You confirm the fact that some people don`t want the truth even when it hits them right between the eyes. Have you read the breed standard as suggested? If you do, I doubt you would admit you are el wrongo.
2006-09-09 11:18:29 · answer #5 · answered by Fightingpit 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To Getemgang
People are Maroons? Short for macaroons? Some form of macaroni? What are you trying to say?
There is a teacup breed in Chihuahuas and poodles. Maybe you should take your own advise. (The official name may not be "teacup" but it's what it's commonly called). Give us a break you maroon.
2006-09-09 08:42:06 · answer #6 · answered by Lucianna 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Strangely enough,your friend is CORRECT!!!
There's *NO SUCH THING* as "teacup" ANYTHING!!!
How many times a DAY does this need to be REPEATED???
YOU need to RESEARCH!!! LEARN!!
Go to the AKC site & ***READ THE BREED STANDARD***!!!!
The previous answers are WRONG!!! The people are MAROONS!!! TOTALLY ignorant of ANY dog!
2006-09-09 08:32:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
Teacup Chihuahas
Your friend was wrong.
2006-09-09 08:30:26 · answer #8 · answered by Miss Priss 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i dont think there is a breed.
its either a chihuahua..or a rat.
actually..yes they are right.
there is a teacup chi.
2006-09-09 09:14:25 · answer #9 · answered by just another kid. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are dogs like teacup chihuahas..ur friend is totally wrong!!!even paris hilton& b.spears had these dogs
2006-09-09 08:35:05 · answer #10 · answered by dodo brain 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋