Teacup Chihuahua Puppy for Sale

If you use the Internet to find information about the Chihuahua breed, you will definitely come across at least one site or page belonging to a breeder or a dog fancier advertising his or her so called Teacup Chihuahua Puppy for Sale. Terms like “Teacup Chihuahuas”, “Pocket Size Chihuahuas”, etc., are used incorrectly, because no standard recognizes any of such varieties. Chihuahuas do vary in size, and they measure 6-10 inches high at the withers.

Chihuahuas are small and delicate dogs, and they thrive on interaction and constant communication with their human masters. They are very gentle and sweet by nature, but this is only to their loved ones. Chihuahuas are notoriously wary of strangers, and they can be short with young children. Some Chihuahuas are very dog-aggressive, and they can recklessly challenge dogs much larger than themselves. Chihuahuas should not be allowed to roam neighborhood without supervision, because they get into trouble easily. If you have noticed an announcement about a Teacup Chihuahua Puppy for Sale and would like to acquire one, please, make sure you will be able to care for your dog properly.

There are two varieties of the Chihuahua; the smooth-coated (short-haired) and the long-coated. They belong to the same breed, and litters may contain both types of puppies, but some major clubs divide them into two distinct categories. Chihuahuas can be of various colors, either solid or parti-colors. It should be noted, that the merle color has been excluded from the list of acceptable colors, since it is related to the gene that causes serious physical abnormalities. If you have found a website or directory featuring photographs of Teacup Chihuahua Puppies for Sale, you can choose a puppy according to coat color or coat type. Chihuahuas have apple-shaped heads, large and round eyes and distinctively large erectile ears. Despite their delicate appearance, they look somewhat robust due to the deep and broad chest and widely set front legs.

Chihuahuas are native to Mexico, and this breed is justly referred to as the oldest one in Americas. At least it is almost certain that they bear relation to the Techichi dog – the sacred dogs of ancient Aztecs and Toltecs. Archaeologists have discovered ancient pictures of these dogs and skeletons suggesting that the Techichi dog had much in common with the modern Chihuahua, except it was a little larger in size. The breed arrived in Europe at the end of the nineteenth century. If you think you have found what in your opinion a good Teacup Chihuahua Puppy for Sale should look like, it is advisable for you to read as much as possible about the dog’s history and the basic rules of Chihuahua Care.