I don't know who told you you have a teacup chihuahua, but here is some valuable info...that poor little dog is going to have a rought life ahead of it...
The terms "teacup" or ("tea cup") and "tiny toy," have increasingly come to be used to describe adult dogs that are very small. The terms, however, are not used officially by any kennel club, and their use remains inaccurate and controversial. Since the terms are unofficial, there is no accepted standard of definition for the terms; thus, an eight-pound chihuahua (much larger than the maximum defined in the breed standard) can be described as a "teacup." The increasing frequency of use of the terms by laypersons has led some to believe that the terms are official, however, this has never been the case (see Chihuahua).
Most who are involved in dog breeding and judging argue that the whole concept of the "teacup" is nothing more than a marketing ploy to charge exorbitant prices for dogs that are frequently runts or that may have health problems due to dwarfing. Dogs that are exceedingly small, particularly those that are two pounds or less fully grown, often have shortened life spans and require special care. Because we participate in breed rescue & are adamently opposed to backyard breeders and puppy millers, I have to address some terms these people use. There is no such thing as a tea-cup (or teacup) chihuahua... I repeat: There is no such thing as a tea-cup chihuahua...Did you catch that? There is no such thing as a tea-cup chihuahua...Anyone who tells you they bought a teacup chi has been CHEATED by a disreputable breeder. Anyone who tells you they have a teacup chi for sale is a selling you a bill of goods in order to take your money. The "tea-cup chi breeder" should not be breeding chihuahuas. A reputable chihuahua breeder would never use the term "tea-cup".
The Chihuahua Club of America is the parent club for all local AKC chihuahua clubs. The CCA says a chihuahua is a chihuahua is a chihuahua. The Chihuahua Club of America does not endorse or condone the use of any of the terms Tea-cup, Pocket Size, Tiny Toy, Miniature or Standard and cautions the prospective puppy buyer not to be misled by them. The CCA approved chihuahua standard differentiates only between the two coat types: long & smooth. There is no distinction in the approved standard for size.
The chihuahua standard for chihuahuas is 3-6 pounds. Dogs shown in conformation will be DQ'd (disqualified) for exceeding 6 pounds. They are not DQ'd for under 3 pounds however, the AKC confirmation show was designed to select the best of the best for continued breeding programs & there are inherent dangers in breeding undersized dogs. Breeding toy breeds is dangerous enough simply due to size. Intentionally breeding a dog that does not meet the standard is a sign of poor judgement and a shows a lack of regard for the breed. The TEACUP puppy is, in reality, a premature puppy. Most females are bred on the ninth through the fifteenth day of their heat cycles. Eggs can be fertilized for up to 72 hours after any of these breedings. Therefore, it is possible to have puppies conceived up to a week or so younger than the puppies first Conceived in a litter. However, when the first puppies conceived are mature and ready to be born, labor starts and all the puppies will be born, no matter when they were fertilized. This explains why you have some bigger and some smaller puppies in a litter. There are no "runts" In a litter, merely younger puppies. These younger puppies may not be fully developed. Their problems may be hidden until later in puppy hood. Some of the problems that may be encountered are heart or lung problem, luxating patella's, or hydrocephalic or "water" on the brain. Some of the smaller, yet just as serious, problems that may occur are hypoglycemia, (low blood sugar) or seizures. And please, if you have been telling people you own one, do us all a favor and stop using this incorrect term. I didn't give out any names because they aren't going to live very healthy long lives. While they are adorable and can be perfectly healthy, the buyer should be cautioned as to the extra care that may be required with regard to their general health and well-being. Read about it on the pages I posted below...
2007-02-22 03:05:44
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answered by Jessica♥sRRidgebacks 3
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If you are getting a chihuahua from someone who calls it a "teacup" you need to forget that - only a very poor breeder or puppy mill would use the term "teacup" - it means they are breeding runts to con clueless buyers. Chihuahuas are in the Toy Group, plenty small by normal standard - 6 lbs. and under - anything truly tiny is a runt, not healthy and going to cost you a lot of money to keep alive. Go to a chihuahua rescue - lots of them have gorgeous little chis that need homes. Don't enrich some scuzzy byb or puppy mill who is telling you lies about "teacups".
2016-05-23 22:44:57
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answered by Anonymous
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My suggestions:
Tuxedo (Tux)
Azul (means blue)
Azure (shade of blue)
Midnight
or if you go with the whole PP theme:
Rufio (from the movie Hook) <-- my personal fave
Peter (or Petey)
Little John
Micheal or Mikey
Lost Boy
Hook
Smiethe
Tucker
Rufio (from the movie Hook)
2007-02-22 01:04:50
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answered by ClaireBear 1
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