| Today Teacup Chihuahuas are one of the most | | | | children in the house. |
| popular dog breeds in the U.S., and people seem to | | | | Just because Teacup Chihuahuas are small doesn't |
| want to own them for the simple fact that they are | | | | mean they should be cooped up in the house all day. |
| so small. However, you should know what exactly | | | | They need outside exercise to stay healthy and fit. |
| Teacup Chihuahuas are and what to expect from | | | | Take fifteen minutes out of your day to take them |
| raising one. | | | | for a walk around the neighborhood, or to play in the |
| I'm sure you have heard the term "Teacup | | | | backyard. This will prevent your Chihuahua from |
| Chihauhua" before. But, what you probably didn't | | | | developing obesity and other health problems. |
| know is that Teacup Chihuahuas arn't a recognized | | | | Chihuahuas have a reputation for being more difficult |
| breed by any of the major kennel associations. The | | | | to potty-train than other breeds. Be prepared to |
| term was coined by breeders in at attempt to sell | | | | spend some extra time potty-training your Teacup |
| their puppies for a larger price. So be careful when | | | | Chihuahua. The best way to do it, is to find a crate |
| looking for Teacup Chihuahuas since is no standard | | | | to keep them confined in at night time. Most animals |
| for them. | | | | wont potty where they have to sleep. Just be sure |
| Just like all the other breeds, Chihuahuas have their | | | | to take your Chihuahua out often, and give them a |
| fair share of health-related problems, and the | | | | treat when they are good. |
| super-small Teacup Chihuahuas can have even more | | | | Chihuahuas are delicate animals but they have big |
| problems. One serious problem is the simple fact that | | | | hearts and enjoy being with their owners. However, |
| they can be seriously injured, or even killed, from | | | | you must be prepared to spend time and money to |
| other people and animals being either stepping on | | | | keep them healthy and safe, because once you get |
| them or being too rough. This makes Teacup | | | | a Chihuahua you have a new responsibility. |
| Chihuahuas a bad choice for families with small | | | | |