| Everybody knows Tinkerbell Hilton. The ever-famous | | | | the matter of fact, there is no need for you to send |
| teacup Chihuahua that is always visible in Paris Hilton's | | | | them to dog schools. This will spare you from |
| presence. You can see how small it is when it actually | | | | spending hundreds on a dog trainer. |
| fits into Paris' handbag! | | | | #4 Teacup Chihuahuas are ideal apartment dogs too. |
| Actually, there are only two kinds of breeds of | | | | Other breeds of dogs are pretty big and not suitable |
| Chihuahuas: shorthaired and longhaired. Terms like | | | | for a apartments. Teacup Chihuahuas are small and |
| "teacups", "deer heads", "apple heads" or "toys" are | | | | they will fit in nicely in any apartment. |
| not the officially recognized breeds in major canine | | | | Cons |
| organizations like the UKC or AKC. | | | | #1 These adorable dogs are prone to have health |
| Everybody goes crazy over teacup Chihuahuas ever | | | | problems. Since it is small in size, it is morel likely to |
| since Chihuahuas made numerous debuts on TV | | | | face more health problems like respiratory problems |
| shows and movies. But why is it that everyone goes | | | | and dehydration. |
| crazy over these small canines? The answer is very | | | | #2 Teacup Chihuahuas are also prone to injury. |
| simple. No other dog can beat these teacup | | | | These creatures are small and fragile and kids often |
| Chihuahuas and their cute-factor. They are simply | | | | play rough with them. Some might even step on |
| adorable and irresistible! | | | | them! So, if you have kids, then it is best not to |
| So, before you head to a pet store to get your very | | | | consider adopting a Chihuahua, or they might end up |
| own teacup Chihuahua, as a soon-to-be-owner of a | | | | hurting it. |
| teacup Chihuahua, you got to know the pros and | | | | #3 They are so adorable such that we tend to |
| cons of getting one. Small does not mean that it is | | | | over-feed them. This can cause the Chihuahua to be |
| going to be easier for you to manage. Believe it or | | | | obese and obesity shortens their lives. They can also |
| not, these teacups dogs can be pretty much a hassle | | | | end up with other illnesses like diabetes. |
| to handle, compared to other majestic dogs. | | | | #4 These teacup Chihuahuas are so small that they |
| Pros | | | | can't even provide enough warmth for themselves. |
| #1 It is definitely a good companion as it is very | | | | Make sure that your Chihuahua has its sweater on |
| loving and loyal. They can get easily jealous though. | | | | during winter to give it extra protection and warmth. |
| So, just remember to start training them early. Once | | | | Basically, these teacup Chihuahuas are very fragile |
| they know a little bit about socializing, they will be | | | | animals. It is so fragile such that it requires your |
| more confident of the people around them. | | | | attention 24/7. There is no way you are able to |
| #2 Size doesn't matter. Teacup Chihuahuas make | | | | keep it out of your sight. |
| excellent watchdogs, as they are very alert. | | | | It has cuteness that you can die for, but if you think |
| However, they might bark excessively, so you will | | | | that you are not up to the challenge of taking care |
| definitely need to train them how to remain quiet. | | | | of this "demanding" pet, then it is best that you go |
| #3 Teacup Chihuahuas are pretty easy to train. As | | | | for a different breed instead. |