2006-10-26 05:59:35 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
i beleieve that Chihuahuas are the smallest beed in the world. i have one myself.
2006-10-26 06:07:53 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Chichuahuas, not only is the Chihuahua the smallest breed of dog in the world, it's the only "natural" toy breed.
That means that the Chihuahua is naturally small and, unlike toy poodles and other small dogs, it hasn't been purposefully bred to be a smaller version of a larger breed.
2006-10-26 06:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by Longjohn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the three dog bakery cookbook, the smallest dog ever recorded was a yorkie. He weighed 4 oz, stood 2 1/2" tall and was 3 3/4" from nose to tail.
2006-10-26 10:26:35 · answer #3 · answered by Sheacat 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You say "official breed"...
There is no such thing as "Teacup" in any official dog breed registry. That term is a cutesy expression that unscrupulous breeders use to market a dog that is too small to fit the breed standard.
2006-10-26 06:10:53 · answer #4 · answered by Ginbail © 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
chihuahua
Chihuahuas are best known for their small size and large erect ears.
Chihuahuas are prized for their devotion and personality. Their alertness, intelligence and size make them easily adaptable to a variety of environments, including the city and small apartments. While Chihuahuas are often stereotyped as high-strung, correct training and socialization can result in an outstanding companion animal.
Chihuahuas are not well-suited as small children's pets because of their size and physical fragility. However, many Chihuahuas focus their devotion on one person, becoming overly jealous of that person's human relationships. This can be mitigated through socialization. Chihuahuas also tend to have a "clannish" nature, often preferring the companionship of other Chihuahuas over other dogs. Also, Chihuahuas seem to have no concept of their own size, and may fearlessly confront larger animals, which can result in injury.Chihuahuas are sensitive to the cold due to their small body size. Chihuahua owners often dress their dogs in sweaters or coats in cold weather
2006-10-26 06:03:00 · answer #5 · answered by Katherine C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the chihuahua - It was a religious symbol of the ancient toltec tribe and is the smallest breed of dog in the world
2006-10-26 07:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by flowerpower 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The smallest dog i heard of was some sort of chihuaha which was the size of a medium red apple
2006-10-26 08:08:41 · answer #7 · answered by catlover1995 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The world's smallest dog, in terms of length, is Tiny Pinocchio, a steel-blue-and-tan Yorkshire Terrier who measured 20.3 cm (8 in) long on May 23, 2001, and 12.06 cm (4.75 in) to the top of the shoulder. The one-pound pooch, who also goes by the name of Noki, sleeps in a birdcage at the home of his owner, Linda Skeels-Hopson of St Petersburg, Florida, USA.
2006-10-26 06:02:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi Skycat
Have a look here
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-1364791,00.html
2006-10-26 06:04:03 · answer #9 · answered by chass_lee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the smallest dog in the world is a yorkshire terrier which stands at about 4.5" tall and 8" long.
2006-10-26 06:08:19 · answer #10 · answered by bebishenron 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋