The Truth about "teacup" Chihuahua's
Chihuahua's come in only 2 types the smooth coat, and the long coat. Using terms such as teacup, micro, and mini derived from backyard breeders looking to trick a buyer into paying more money for the smallest puppy in the litter. An the majorityof the time these tiny puppies would grow larger than the couple pound's you were promised.
True & False Chihuahuas Facts
1). Chihuahuas are yappy dogs...
FALSE: Chihuahua's are no different than any other breed in this sense. Each puppy has its own unique personality traits. Some Chihuahua's are more active while others are laid back and relaxed. It's up to you the buyer to communicate with your breeder, and choose a puppy that will complement your lifestyle.
2).Chihuahuas are not good with children.
FALSE: Chihuahua's require a lot of socialization and if done at a young age your Chihuahua will love children. But Chihuahua's are very fragile dogs and its important to supervise any young children with your Chihuahua.
3).Chihuahuas shiver.
TRUE. A common character trait of Chihuahuas is that they shiver. However, this characteristic is a result of having a high metabolism, and Chihuahuas usually only shiver when they are overly excited, frightened, uncertain, or cold.
4).Chihuahuas can live a long time.
TRUE. Chihuahuas can live anywhere from 11-18 years!
5). Chihuahuas are not social dogs.
FALSE. If you properly socialize your dog (like with any dog), they will actually crave and enjoy the company of other animals and people.
FALSE: Chihuahua's are no different than any other breed in this sense. Each puppy has its own unique personality traits. Some Chihuahua's are more active while others are laid back and relaxed. It's up to you the buyer to communicate with your breeder, and choose a puppy that will complement your lifestyle.
2).Chihuahuas are not good with children.
FALSE: Chihuahua's require a lot of socialization and if done at a young age your Chihuahua will love children. But Chihuahua's are very fragile dogs and its important to supervise any young children with your Chihuahua.
3).Chihuahuas shiver.
TRUE. A common character trait of Chihuahuas is that they shiver. However, this characteristic is a result of having a high metabolism, and Chihuahuas usually only shiver when they are overly excited, frightened, uncertain, or cold.
4).Chihuahuas can live a long time.
TRUE. Chihuahuas can live anywhere from 11-18 years!
5). Chihuahuas are not social dogs.
FALSE. If you properly socialize your dog (like with any dog), they will actually crave and enjoy the company of other animals and people.
Fun Facts About Chihuahuas
* It has now been proven via DNA evidence that the Chihuahua originated from the ancient Techichi dogs of Mexico.
*The Chihuahua is in fact the smallest of all purebred dogs; though there have been other breeds to set size records. As of 2014, a Chihuahua named Milly - 3.8 inches tall (9.65 cm) - was officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. (Dogs qualify due to height, not weight).
* A Chihuahua puppy is born with a molera, which is a soft spot on the top of the skull where the bones have not yet fused together (similar to human babies). It remains for about half for all Chihuahuas. The breed standard does not have a preference for this.
.*While there are both deerhead and applehead Chihuahua dogs, only the apple head recognized in the breed standard.
* Some say that Christopher Columbus believed this breed was mute when he first came across them. The facts are just a little bit different. Historians agree that he must have been surprised by his discovery of the Chihuahua; a dog never previously seen by the English. He did not, however, make any written record that he dogs were mute. He happened to encounter a Chi that was a bit shy; and he did make a note in his journal that the breed seemed rather quiet.
*This very tiny breed does amazing well acting as service dogs. They help with all sorts of tasks, including leading the blind and acting as therapy dogs.
*The Chihuahua is in fact the smallest of all purebred dogs; though there have been other breeds to set size records. As of 2014, a Chihuahua named Milly - 3.8 inches tall (9.65 cm) - was officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. (Dogs qualify due to height, not weight).
* A Chihuahua puppy is born with a molera, which is a soft spot on the top of the skull where the bones have not yet fused together (similar to human babies). It remains for about half for all Chihuahuas. The breed standard does not have a preference for this.
.*While there are both deerhead and applehead Chihuahua dogs, only the apple head recognized in the breed standard.
* Some say that Christopher Columbus believed this breed was mute when he first came across them. The facts are just a little bit different. Historians agree that he must have been surprised by his discovery of the Chihuahua; a dog never previously seen by the English. He did not, however, make any written record that he dogs were mute. He happened to encounter a Chi that was a bit shy; and he did make a note in his journal that the breed seemed rather quiet.
*This very tiny breed does amazing well acting as service dogs. They help with all sorts of tasks, including leading the blind and acting as therapy dogs.