does anybody have one and if so what are they liek to have, i ve alway swanted one but if theres anyting bad about thm let me know now so i dont get one or if they are good let me know too
2007-01-07 17:37:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Three words.........scam, scam, scam.
2007-01-09 04:15:27 · answer #1 · answered by reblcwgrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Teacup" is a term that people use to sell undersized chihuahuas. It sounds cool. Buyers who aren't familiar with the breed will take them because it sounds desireable.
Chis are small to begin with. The undersized ones are usually more prone to illness and health problems than a normal sized chi and you stand a very good chance of spending a lot of time and money on a dog that's chronically ill.
Don't buy a chi that isn't expected to be 3-6# at maturity. There's a reason that the breed standards don't call for 1 or 2# dogs--those dogs are rarely sound animals and don't make good pets because they're so sickly most of the time.
2007-01-07 17:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by Redneck Crow 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
no. because the breed standard does not recognize teacups. they are a toy breed and shouldn't be over 6lbs. stay away from a breeder trying to sell you a teacup. chihuahua's that were bred to be smaller than normal are not usually very healthy and will be quite costly. even more than a healthy dog is. any dog your research about the health problems and find a reputable breeder and take the time to properly train and socialize will be a good pet. plan on a puppy costing you around $1000 for the first year. no matter the size. for vet care, proper feeding, crate, toys, leash, collar, training class, etc....find a breeder in your area that will let you visit where the pup was born and raised and see at least one parent. never buy from anyone who won't let you do this. never buy from a petstore. and never buy from a breeder advertising "teacup" versions of any breed but specifically a toy breed that is not meant to be over 6lbs to begin with.
2007-01-07 18:22:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a teacup chihuahua. It is just a sales term used by unscrupulous breeders. I raise chihuahuas and I never use the term to identify my dogs. I have a 2 3/4 lb male and a 3 lb girl, and they are just chihuahuas and are a toy breed. Tiny chihuahuas or any breed where there is one that is super tiny, they may develop a lot of health problems. A 5 lb chihuahua is small. You should be satisfied with a healthy 5 lb chihuahua not a 3 lb "teacup Chihuahua" aka runt.
2007-01-07 17:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
What others have said is true. No such thing as a teacup (in any breed) and if you do decide to buy a super tiny dog, you will end up with LOTS of health problems. Enlarged livers, hearts, water in the lungs or on the brain, it's rough being tiny. If a breeder tries to tell you they have a "teacup" don't walk, RUN the other way.
2007-01-07 18:59:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
For the Chihuahua cub statement of this go to
http://www.meetgypsy.com/teacup_myth.html
And yes there are things wrong with them- their health.
Irresponsible breeders often breed these tiny, sickly dogs
because the public likes TINY dogs. Look at the AKC website for breed standards. The breeders
who call genetically-flawed tiny dogs imperials, miniatures, tea cups, pocket puppies, or anything of
that nature, are just playing on the public's love of tiny things. And if you decide to buy one, you
better have a lot of money ready for your veterinarian. Not only are they over priced, as
breeders know they can sell them for much more by calling them these cute names, the puppies
are prone to health problems, including suppressed immune systems (meaning they get sick easily
and are prone to severe allergy symptoms), brittle bones, hydrocephalus (water on the brain), open
fontanel (soft spot), subluxation of the patella (slipping kneecaps), heart murmurs, cleft palate,
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), low tolerance of anesthesia, & appetite loss, that can lead to more
serious illnesses. This is because most dogs this size are a result of bad breeding, inbreeding, or
illness or injury prior to maturity.
http://www.shihtzu-rescue.com/BreederChecklist.html
2007-01-07 20:19:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
*considering throwing computing device computer screen* there is not any such element as a teacup canines. neither is there a micro canines. those are made up words by technique of grasping breeders to poke ignorant consumers interior the eyes. you will get a properly bred wide-spread sized chi from an excellent breeder or you could look in shelters. sturdy success.
2016-12-15 18:31:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a chi that is going to be small when full grown and I will never get a 2nd dog while he is alive due to the fact that he takes up alot of my time . he is always going to be little . he is very clingy because he is so small .otherwise he is a great dog . he is very smart and he was so easy to house train it was not funny.I mean he picked it up in a week . but you have to be carefull cause they are prone to low blood sugar and diabetes.good luck.
2007-01-07 23:57:16 · answer #8 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have Chihuahuas of all sizes and colors and they are all great and all have different personalities of their own !! I LOVE LOVE LOVE my babies !!! Wouldn't want any other dogs !
2007-01-07 17:43:17 · answer #9 · answered by poochiesmoochie 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
NOBODY in the world does!!!
Because THERE'S *NO SUCH THING!*
2007-01-08 00:03:41 · answer #10 · answered by tyke 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋