i bought him when he was 8wks. old from his owner who is also the owner of the sire and the dam. let's talk...
2007-01-02 13:05:29 · 5 answers · asked by scotty 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the world and is named for the Chihuahua State in Mexico
Along with "mini," "pocket," and "tiny toy," "teacup" is sometimes used to describe Chihuahuas and other dogs that are abnormally small. These and similar terms are not officially used by any kennel club, and are not breeds or specific types of Chihuahua. In particular, all Chihuahuas are toy dogs.
A very petite ChihuahuaTeacup chihuahuas are bred particularly small, usually through inbreeding. Teacup chihuahuas are not runts but actually genetically coded as smaller individuals. Teacups are not runts and as such are generally not subject to typical runt health problems. They are however MORE susceptable to the usual health problems experienced by Chihuahuas.
Breeders of "teacup" Chihuahuas are most likely not reputable breeders. Though they are in high demand and the profits are higher, most of these breeders do not take the Chihuahuas' health into their consideration. Some teacups are healthy and most are not, so discretion is advised when buying these dogs.
teacup is not recognized by the akc..................... they are JUST chihuahuas
2007-01-02 13:36:29 · answer #1 · answered by badgirl41 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
so you got a runt of the litter.there is not such thing as a tea cup chihuahua. breeders are trying to breed them small but when you chihuahua is full grown it will not sit in a tea cup. the smallest l ever seen was two lbs and it could not sit in no tea cup. and most breeders tell you it is a tea cup just to get more money.l got a tea cup once and the only place that tea cup went was on her head. and she was gotten from a breeder of tea cup chihuahua. the other owners of some of her dogs say the same thing.
2007-01-02 21:20:21 · answer #2 · answered by Star-Dust 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No such breed. A Chi is a Chi.
"Teacup" is codeword for "watch how much money we can get from this sillygoose."
Good luck!
2007-01-02 21:10:56 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A "TEA-CUP" **ANYTHING**!!!
PEOPLE WHO BUY THESE TINY, UN-HEALTHY, RISKY DOGS ARE JUST AS IRRESPONSIBLE AS THE PEOPLE WHO BRED THEM.
8 WEEKS IS TOO YOUNG FOR A TOY BREED PUP TO LEAVE HIS MUM. TOY BREEDS SHOULD BE 10-16 WEEKS OLD BEFORE LEAVING MUM.
2007-01-02 21:20:59 · answer #4 · answered by Elena 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bundles of genetic confetti is all they are.
2007-01-02 21:33:57 · answer #5 · answered by woooh! 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋