However, their personality belies their small size. Despite their reduced size, they are reasonably healthy, depending on the quality of the breeder you purchase from. Teacup Chihuahuas have a personality that can only be described as lovely and charming. They are excellent watchdogs, despite their small size, as they are initially very wary of strangers.
As I am sure you are aware, these is some discussion around the name tea cup chihuahua. The American Kennel Club (AKC) does not recognize a breed called the teacup chihuahua. The only recognized dog is the "standard" chihuahua.
There are long haired teacup chihuahuas and the short haired tea cup chihuahuas. There is a significant difference in the look and feel of the fur of these two types.
Whether you prefer long haired teacup chihuahuas or not is really a matter of choice. The long haired teacup chihuahua, to me, seems far more regal. Despite what you would expect, long haired teacup chihuahuas do not need a huge amount of time to be groomed.. A quick daily brushing with a good bristle comb will stop your pups hair from becoming too matted.
Short haired teacup chihuahuas are even easier to groom!. You need only brush your pups's hair several times a week to keep it in excellent condition. Time spent grooming your pup will bring you closer together.
Teacup chihuahuas tend to be on the small size, and so have small stomachs. This means that they can be prone to low blood sugars. You can avoid a lot of the problems of low blood sugars by ensuring that you feed your pup a small amount of food quite often.
Despite the health issues I have mentioned above, owning a teacup chihuahua (or several teacup chihuahuas!) can be a wonderful experience!
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