MYTHS ABOUT THE Chihuahua

If someone is advertising a “teacup chihuahua” "pocket sized" "mini" or "miniature" you have to know that these advertisements are being used to make you think you are getting something exceptional and rare (whilst asking big dollars!!) and that these claims are completely false!

When Chihuahua puppies are born we are looking at weights from around 70 to 100 grams.  Some puppies are only going to weigh in at around 300 grams when 5 -6 weeks old!  So are they going to fit in a teacup (especially one of those enormous ones you can buy from any type of Red Dot or Reject shop - absolutely!)

As per the official breed standard, Chihuahua’s are categorized by weight with the standard stating that a Chihuahua should be between 1.8kg to 2.7kg, but just like with people there will and can be a size difference between individual dogs within the breed.

There are four things that will never change when describing a Chihuahua and that is they will either be male or female, long coated or smooth coated!

Occasionally  a puppy might be born that is unusually small.  That puppy is just a small Chihuahua and they are not specifically bred!  Small puppies can be super cute and healthy as puppies, but it is most likely that because of their small size, (and especially as they get older) they are going to have underlying health issues, which means more visits for you to the vet to keep these issues in check.

So please don't be sucked in by any of the above terms!  

LET ME BRIEFLY TOUCH ON COLOURS

Lilac, Silver, Chocolate, Brindle, Blue or White .

These colours are definitely not rare and should not be advertised as such or have huge prices!

All the colours above, are  a dilution of colour and that’s it.  Not rare, not uncommon and definitely not worth more money either!

Please before buying educate yourself so that you won’t be taken in by those less than trustworthy sellers trying to earn bigger bucks with their false claims!