How big will a teacup chihuahua get?
Chihuahua breeders often use terms like miniature, teacup, tiny
toy, apple headed, or deer headed, to describe puppies. These terms
are not recognized by the breed standards and may be
misleading.
Both British and American breed standards state that a Chihuahua
must not weigh more than six pounds. However, the British standard
also states that a weight of two to four pounds is preferred and
that if two dogs are equally good in type, the smaller is
preferred. "Teacup" is the term is usually used to define a
chihuahua which weighs less than the breed standard.
The smallest Chihuahuas have more in the way of health problems,
than their slightly larger cousins. Being the smallest dog in the
world comes with its fair share of health problems including
regulating their blood sugar (hypoglycemia), dehydration, and
respiratory problems. They will need extra care and special
attention especially as puppies and should always be checked out by
a licensed veterinarian for thyroid and liver problems.
If you are looking for a teacup chihuahua don't always listen
the breeder or the seller. Many times Chihuahua sellers will claim
to have puppies for sale. The fact is, no one can tell whether a
puppy less than 10 weeks old will be a teacup size or not. Checking
to see if the puppies parents are teacup wont work either. It is
nearly impossible to determine if a chihuahua is going to be a
teacup based on the size of their parents.