Miniature Teacup Chihuahua

Thinking about buying a miniature teacup Chihuahua? You may be drawn in by the cuteness of these pictures that breeders put up on the internet showing them in coffee mugs or next to a dollar bill to show their size.

These are very expensive dogs, and you should be aware of a few things before shelling money out for a miniature teacup Chihuahua.

First of is the ethics. The National Chihuahua breeders club has issued a statement saying that it is not ethical to advertise dogs a miniature or teacup. Breeders will use almost any angle to get you to buy their dogs, but you should be aware that these people are not following recommended guidelines in naming their dogs.

The second concern of miniature teacup Chihuahua is their health. These dogs live much shorter lives then their full size equivalents and often suffer from more health problems.

A miniature teacup Chihuahua is essentially the runt of the litter and breeders will still charge you top dollar for these dogs, ranging from $1000 to $4000 depending on color.

Normal Chihuahuas weight around 6 or 7 pounds. These dogs weigh only about 3 pounds.

Before you buy that cut puppy make sure you get a written contract guaranteeing the health of the dog for at least 5 years. It may sound unreasonable, but for a dog that costs that much money a breeder should stand behind their dog.