| The origins of teacup chihuahuas are extremely | | | | teacup chihuahuas. Look for a lively puppy that plays |
| interesting. As many people know, the tea cup | | | | well with others and if you are drawn to the smallest |
| chihuahua is named after a part of Northern Mexico | | | | pup, this may be a teacup chihuahua but compare it |
| called, you guessed it, Chihuahua! | | | | to the rest of the pups because it could be the runt |
| Over the course of history, the Mayans, the Toltecs | | | | of the litter. Check the molera or soft spot on your |
| and the Amazons have all shown in their artwork, the | | | | teacup chihuahua. It should not be overly large. |
| existence of a small dog, a canine companion if you | | | | It might also be an idea to check your pup's vet |
| will. It was in fact a custom, in much the same way | | | | records, has he been wormed, had his shots etc. |
| as the Viking funeral, to burn the body of pets with | | | | Check all the pups are eating well, if they are the |
| the deceased and much respect accompanied the | | | | correct age for leaving home, they should not still be |
| departing animal as treasures, food and belongings | | | | feeding from their mother, they should be fully |
| were also burnt. So you have seen teacup chihuahuas | | | | weaned. Check if the pup has any gait problems and |
| and have decided that this is the dog for you. | | | | that he or she can run or walk properly. Finally, the |
| You must ask yourself a number of questions about | | | | choice of teacup chihuahua or standard chihuahua is |
| the tea cup chihuahua if this is what you are | | | | yours. You may not want to tea cup chihuahua proof |
| searching for. | | | | your home as will be necessary. |
| There are several sizes of chihuahua but only one | | | | You may have younger children that may, by |
| recognized by the American Kennel Club. The teacup | | | | accident hurt the chihuahua when playing. It might |
| chihuahuas are a much smaller version of the | | | | also be wise to get your puppy insured. All teacup |
| standard chihuahua, the dog recognised by the AKC. | | | | chihuahuas can be a little fragile and insurance will |
| The breed standard usually dictates the the standard | | | | ensure that your little loved one gets the help that |
| chihuahua should weight between five to six pounds | | | | he needs when he needs it. |
| and there is nothing to be gained by keeping your | | | | When you get your teacup chihuahua home, find him |
| dogs very small. | | | | a quiet spot to relax in, give him food and water as |
| The teacup chihuahuas has over the years, become | | | | well as his own bed. You may like to use a baby gate |
| very popular. Its small size between two and a half | | | | to keep him contained and safe. Give him his own |
| to four pounds, simply means that. This tea cup | | | | space because it is easy for him to become |
| chihuahua may always look like a puppy and maintain | | | | overwhelmed if he has a large welcome party waiting |
| its cuteness throughout its life. The fact that it is tiny | | | | for him. To begin house training, when your teacup |
| also mean it has portability. These are the dogs that | | | | chihuahua has eaten, take him outside to a reserved |
| are normally carried around in handbags and purses, | | | | place so that he can relieve himself and give him |
| dressed up in chihuahua clothes and pampered, like all | | | | plenty of praise when he does. Typically, this should |
| chihuahuas! | | | | happen whenever he eats, pretty soon he will get |
| When choosing your puppy, please visit the breeder | | | | the idea! |
| rather than buy online. Although you may not have | | | | Your teacup chihuahua will soon become a loving part |
| any problems whatsoever, the possibility of not being | | | | of the family and like many other chihuahuas, you |
| aware of buying from a puppy mill is always there. | | | | may choose to buy him chihuahua clothes! The range |
| Upon arriving at the breeder's residence, make sure | | | | these days is amazing, you can find raincoats, tea |
| that you can the puppy's siblings and parents. Any | | | | shirts, dresses for those evenings out, everything is |
| breeder who prohibits this may have something to | | | | available. The one item that you may find that he |
| hide. Your tea cup chihuahua should come with all | | | | really needs is a coat. The tea cup chihuahua can lose |
| registration papers and a health guarantee. | | | | body heat very quickly and therefore a coat is an |
| When you choose your pup, look for bright eyes | | | | excellent idea in Fall or Winter. There are many online |
| free from any discharge, check for Hydrocephalus, or | | | | stores featuring chihuahua clothes and a great variety |
| fluid in the brain making the head of the tea cup | | | | to choose from but above all, enjoy your teacup |
| chihuahua swell. This problem can be common in | | | | chihuahua, love him and you'll have a friend for life. |