Miniature Teacup Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is the smallest dog in the world. It carries the name of the largest state of the Mexican Republic (Chihuahua). One assumes that these dogs used to live in the wild and, at the time of the Toltec civilization, were captured and domesticated by the natives. Representations of a Toy dog called Techichi which lived in Tula, were used as decorations on town architecture.

Breed standards for this dog do not generally specify a height, only a weight and a description of their overall proportions.

1. Height

Generally, the height ranges between 6 and 10 inches (15 to 25 cm) at the withers. However, some dogs grow as tall as 12 to 15 inches (30 to 38 cm).

2. Weight

Standard weight is between 1.5 and 3.0 kg (3.3 to 6.6 lb).

3. Coat

The Chihuahua coat comes in two varieties:
- The smooth coat
- The long coat

The Smooth coat has a glossy, soft, and close coat which is full textured over the entire body, but quite scanty on the head and ears.

The Long coat has a soft, longer coat that can be slightly curly or flat. This variety does have an under-coat.

4. Colors

Either coat type comes in a variety of colors such as fawn, brown, black, and white. The coat may be solid in color, marked with splashes of color, or tri-color. They are an average shedder.

Miniature Teacup Chihuahua is deeply devoted and loyal. They typically become extremely attached to one or two people. They are bold, fearless, and highly protective of their masters. They thrive on inordinate amounts of attention.

- gentle, loving, and sweet-tempered

- wary of strangers and make excellent watchdogs

- not well suited for children or other pets

- sociable with their own kind.

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The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming.

- The Smooth coat variety requires only occasional brushing.

- The Long coat variety should be brushed several times a week with a soft bristle brush.

- Both varieties only need bathing once a month using a mild shampoo.

- Special care must be given to not get water into their ears as they are prone to ear infections.

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According to my own experience with Miniature Teacup Chihuahua it can be difficult to train.

Start early, be intensive and patient. They respond best to positive reinforcement.

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The health issues that affect this breed include:

- slipped stifles,
- open font or soft spot,
- eye problems,
- heart disease.

- Chihuahuas are prone to some genetic anomalies, often neurological ones, such as epilepsy and seizure disorders.

- Chihuahuas can also be at risk for hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.

Miniature Teacup Chihuahua does not tolerate cold climates and must be protected when taken outside. Clothes for Teacup Chuhuahua is must.