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Ok, so everyone says 'dont get a teacup chihuahua, theyre mutants, breed for money and have alot of health problems'

does every single teacup chihuahua end up with health problems? or is it just a stereotype?

i know everyone hates the mills, but teacups are so cute..

so i was just wondering, are there any positives about having a teacup? because since i found out about them ive wanted either a teacup chihuahua or a teacup cocker spaniel.

anyway.. is there any positives about getting a teacup chihuahua. im in love with the one ive found.. i first went to the place and there were three, a litter. i went back the next day and two had already been bought, yet the one which was my favourite was still there. there has been so many signs that i should buy this puppy. and i was very excited, but since ive come on here everyones been negative. im leaving it until friday, and if its still there i think im going to buy it. or shouldi just ignore fate?

any opinions??

thanks everyone! great help!! =D

im sorry verminkiller.. i know there is no such thing as teacup, i dont really care what name it is givin [even if its givin that name to attract buyers], i love this puppy and id be willing to wake up at 3 in the morning to potty train it. i love this dog and if it lives for up to 15 years, that means id still have the dog when im about to start a family [im 16].

thanks for everyones help. im going to the place on friday and if shes still there im buying her! =] i have a job so ill save up incase she needs to go to the vet.

Answer 1

Well "teacups" are really not teacups... as you already know but if you get this pup you will be saving a life from a puppy mill...but on the other hand you will be supporting them also... a huge decision you need to make on your own....good luck its going have to be your choice..and nobody elses....smile

be prepared to pay for all the issues he will get...as his parents were runts bred to runts...$$$$$$ hope these help you... get something in writing from the seller on a health guarantee....

here are some great web sites telling you all about the problems you might face:

http://partipoodle.homestead.com/content/about_poodles/aboutpoodles_health.html
http://www.homestead.com/sharminspoodles/Teacuppage.html
http://www.teacuppoodles.us/guestbook/guestbook.html
http://www.afn.org/~afn26752/poodle/history.html

Answer 2

First of all there is no such thing as a teacup chihuahua. Those wonderfully cute little ones are basically just the runts of the litter. Aside from that they make fantastic pets and tend to live to 18 to 20 years if cared for properly. My sisters chihuahua live to be almost 21 years old before she had to have it put to sleep. The major health concern is their teeth. The best way to prevent bad teeth is to stay away from wet foods and treat the dog with rawhide chews on a regular basis. I would suggest that you stop by a pet store like pet smart and see if they have a book on chihuahuas, this will give you the information that you need about the breed and its life span and such. Good Luck

BTW, if you like the dog buy it, don't worry about what everyone says you should or shouldn't do. I have had several of them myself and I can tell you that they make wonderful pets. They are very loving and attentive dogs and usually attach themselves to one person.

Answer 3

There is no such thing as a "teacup Chihuahua" or a "miniature Chihuahua" or a "pocket Chihuahua”. Unknowledgeable buyer’s use this phrase when looking to purchase a (what size?) Chihuahua. Please be clear about what size you want, teacup does not describe anything. That term is in the eyes of the beholder and since there is no true definition for “teacup” you may be taken advantage of. Some breeders use these cute phrases as marketing tools to describe the different sizes that Chihuahua's come in, but these are all incorrect. Knowledgeable breeders will NOT use that term. A breeder trying to take advantage of the public may describe any Chihuahua as a “teacup” and will they be wrong? What is a teacup anyway? There is only one Chihuahua breed ranging in sizes from 2 – 6 pounds.


You do NOT want a Chihuahua that is less than 3 lbs no matter how cute it is! What you think is your “dream” puppy might indeed become your nightmare. Thoroughly research what health problems a very small Chihuahua may endure. Please keep in mind that any Chihuahua within the breed standard of 2 – 6 pounds is a very small dog. These very small Chihuahuas have great health risks. Their bones are fragile, there is not enough room in their small mouths for proper tooth growth and their internal organs are often very weak. They tend to have a lot of health problems and have problems regulating their blood sugar levels which may cause seizures and even death. Often they live a few months or years and then their owners wake up one morning to discover that their beloved Chihuahua has died of sudden heart or organ failure.

Answer 4

Chihuahua's in general have some health problems that range from diabetes and epilepsy (seizure disorder), to a condition called hydrocephalus (basically means water on the brain) and subluxating or dislocating patellas. There are quite a few of "teacup" bread including cocker spaniels, dachshunds, etc... The "teacup" variety are bred to be small, obviously, which can lead to additional health problems, and/or the increased likely of developing one of the conditions listed above.

Chihuahuas are very quite, but definitely not a breed you should buy on impulse. They do not have a good temperate around children (they do not like fast movements, period); if you have kids or kids frequently visit your home, this is not the breed for you. They can live to be 15 to 20 years old; make sure you can see yourself keeping this dog for that length of time. (More than four million animal yearly (in the US) are euthanized because there aren't enough homes for them.) They are intelligent and definitely trainable (there isn't any breed that you cannot train); however they are stubborn and require patience. Its common to have difficulty housetraining this breed (largely because of their stubborn disposition). If housebreaking is a concern, than I would purchase/adopt an adult that is already housebroken.

Here's a good website that can further help you (it has some great links too):
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chihuahua_(dog)#Health

Answer 5

i wouldnt get a teacup chihuahua. yes, they're cute...but they do have a lot of health problems. all "teacup" dogs are the product of two, unhealthy runts of the litter being bread together, making their offspring unhealthy as well. get a regular chihuahua...they are a lot healthier and just as cute.

Answer 6

Just go with your gut, when you look into this little pups eyes can you see into its soul, can it see into yours? Has it touched your heart?
I don't care about the breed, the cost, the mill, the shelter, etc., I look into their eyes, you can learn so much if you just took the time to look.

Answer 7

is beater a shelter dog for me but those Chihuahua are adorable and i cant be with out pet then just be careful land you will have lot of care but is OK adopt him if not those people kill then dogs :":: money for then

Answer 8

I think you should go with your heart. If you want one, can afford one, and can afford a good pet insurance plan then why not get one? Good Luck

Answer 9

If you want the dog then get it.