Is the Teacup Chihuahua the Right Companion For You?

Is the teacup Chihuahua the right companion for you? If you are looking to adopt a dog which you can dote on, most probably the answer will be "yes". A Teacup Chihuahua is sweet and friendly in nature and it is simply too adorable for you to resist pampering it. Chihuahuas are also well-known for their gracefulness, agility and alertness. Although Chihuahuas typically appear to be well-mannered and tame, there are some characteristics of Chihuahua that you must look out for, such as their indifferent behaviour towards strangers and their need for contact with other dogs or human beings. Therefore, although the Chihuahua appears to be a good companion for you, you have to know the characteristics of the Chihuahuas well enough before you actually decide to adopt one.

For example, it is essential for your Chihuahua to have an ample intake of fresh air and enough exposure to sunlight. If there is insufficient exposure to sunlight and fresh air, your Chihuahua will appear to be very pale and dull. The best way to ensure sufficient supply of fresh air and exposure of sunlight is to frequently bring your teacup Chihuahua to take a stroll at a nearby park. As mentioned earlier, as your Chihuahua is very friendly toward others, you may need to pay special attention to the behaviour of your Chihuahua. The main reason behind this is that your Chihuahua will tend to be friendly towards other dogs or cats. It will most probably greet any dogs and cats it comes across with a soft bark. However, at times, it might meet some dogs that are not as friendly and sociable as it is. This might cause unexpected hostile reaction from the unfriendly dog. Worst case scenario, a fight might even break out between the 2 dogs.

Therefore, it is your responsibility to make sure that such a thing does not happen. As for cats, most of them will be friendly towards your Chihuahua. However, most cats have long claws and they might scratch your Chihuahua with their claws. Therefore, it is best for your Chihuahua to keep a distance away from stray cats.

Another essential thing is that you will need to ensure that your Chihuahua stays fit and healthy at all times. One important thing you need to know is that Chihuahua need a warm and quiet place in order to fall asleep. Sleep is very important to Teacup Chihuahuas as they are very active in nature and therefore, they need ample rest in order to stay healthy. For the Chihuahua to stay fit, regular exercises and a good diet plan are 2 very important factors that you will need to pay special attention to. Also, regular check ups at the vet are also very vital. It is best to diagnose dog-related diseases at the early stages because it will be more difficult to deal with when the condition of the Chihuahua worsens.

After knowing all these facts, you should more or less know if you have the ability to take care of your Chihuahua. So, is the Teacup Chihuahua the right companion for you? Well, I suppose that only you yourself will know the answer to it.

Clarence Clark

Different Types of Chihuahuas and Their Details

Applehead, Appleheaded, Appledome, Apple-dome, Apple Chihuahuas: The term applehead Chihuahua refers to the shape of a baby Chihuahua's head. The dome of the skull is broader than the jaw, giving rise to the description "applehead". It takes into account that the top of the head has a slight depression. This depression is called a molera (Spanish for fontanel) and corresponds to the "soft spot" on a baby's head. Some Chis have it--some don't.

This is a "normal" Chihuahua. Applehead or Appledome refer to the 90 degree rise off the nose (muzzle) of the forehead. A Chihuahua will often have protruded eyes. These are features of a "standard" Chihuahua. A Chihuahua with a sloping forehead will often have eyes that are more recessed. Some people prefer this "look", but technically it is not a preferred genetic trait because it does not adhere to the standard as established by the AKC. As with all purebred dogs, a Chihuahua "quality" is measured against a standard... This "quality" refers to the quality of the genes, not the physical health on the Chihuahua. Oftentimes these unique characteristics make some Chihuahuas more or less expensive.

Deer head , Deer Chihuahuas: A deer chihuahua has a sloped forehead... not an "apple-dome", a 90 degree angle off the bridge of the nose... a deer chihuahua may also have deer-like slender, delicate paws... making them look like little deer. I've only seen it in smoothcoats, but I suppose there's no reason it couldn't occur in longcoats. Some folks prefer this look, although it does not represent the "Chihuahua Standard".

Teacup Chihuahuas: NOBODY HAS TEACUPS!!! They is no such thing! "Teacup" is a marketing term... it is a cute name used to sway your dollars... that's it. Small sized Chihuahuas are actually called teacup Chihuahuas - but there is no such breed in reality.Many backyard breeders specifically breed these small sized Chihuahuas and name them as Teacup Chihuahuas - and sell them at premium prices. But it has been seen, because of their tiny size, these small sized Chihuahuas are even more fragile and suffer from various genetic problems.

Tricolor Chihuahuas: They are so called because of 3 colors present in their coat.

Long Coat Chihuahuas: As the name suggests, they have a long coat. Some people believe that these long-coated Chihuahuas are a bit more reserved than the smooth coat ones. They are also called Long Hair Chihuahuas.

Smooth Coat Chihuahuas: They have short hairs. They are also called Short Hair Chihuahuas.

Nancy Richards