How many litters can a teacup Chihuahua have?
Some breeders refer to very small Chihuahuas as “teacup” or “toy” Chihuahuas because of their extremely small stature, usually around 2 to 4 pounds in size. While the average litter size of any Chihuahua is between two and five pups, smaller ones may give birth to between one and three.
Is there such a thing as a teacup Chihuahua?
The tiny teacup Chihuahua is a much more recent arrival on the pet scene, but the teacup Chihuahua is not a new breed of dog. In fact, teacup is just a cute and catchy word that breeders and owners have coined to describe a Chihuahua who is smaller than the average. So just how much smaller than a regular Chihuahua is a teacup variety?
How often does a teacup Chihuahua need to go to the bathroom?
Tiny bladders hold very little before they need to be emptied, and this means even an adult teacup Chihuahua will need to answer the call of nature many times a day. Some teacup dogs may never master holding it in until their next walk, and need indoor solutions such as doggy diapers or a litter box.
What kind of problems does a teacup dog have?
All teacup dogs show increased rates of heart disease. Put simply, their hearts and bodies were never designed to be so small. Instead of evolving and adapting gradually over thousands of generations, their organs have been dramatically scaled down very rapidly.
Is it safe to ship teacup Chihuahua puppies?
Due to the delicate nature of our tiny Teacup and Toy Chihuahua puppies, we will not ship them alone in cargo under any circumstances. We do, however, offer a safe and sound hand delivery service of our Teacup and Toy Chihuahua puppies to out-of-state and international clients.
What are the pros and cons of a teacup Chihuahua?
These include hydrocephalus, heart disease, and bone fractures, among others. Standard sized Chihuahuas usually have long lifespans, but the health issues in teacup Chihuahuas can mean they live much shorter lives. It’s really important to weigh up the pros and cons of a very small dog if you’re considering one.
What does it mean when a chihuahua is called a teacup?
Teacup essentially means nothing but “small.” Of course in any animal there is natural variation, and some are smaller than others. Someone who breeds standard-sized Chihuahuas might one day find a smaller than average pup in their litter, and prefer to refer to it affectionately as a teacup pup rather than the runt.
Tiny bladders hold very little before they need to be emptied, and this means even an adult teacup Chihuahua will need to answer the call of nature many times a day. Some teacup dogs may never master holding it in until their next walk, and need indoor solutions such as doggy diapers or a litter box.
When did Teacup puppies and boutique start selling Chihuahuas?
Here at TeaCups, Puppies and Boutique, we’ve been specializing in tiny Teacup Chihuahuas for sale in South Florida since 1999! Check out our image gallery below to view past and present Teacup Chihuahua puppies for sale by TeaCups, Puppies and Boutique!
Pregnancy can take its toll on a dog’s body, especially on such a small dog as a Chihuahua. Any reputable breeder won’t allow their Chihuahuas to have more than four litters during their lifetime.
