A Chihuahua Is A Chihuahua

The official A.K.C. Breed Standard describes the Chihuahua as a small dog that comes in two varieties or coat types.  The difference in coat type (the Long Coat or the Smooth Coat) is the only official description used to identify a difference within this breed.  Our Standard does not categorize the Chihuahua by size. For the purpose of showing and record keeping, the American Kennel Club includes the Chihuahua (along with 16 other breeds) in the Toy Group.  Therefore, irrespective of their weight or physical stature, ALL Chihuahuas registered with A.K.C. are considered to be a toy breed of dog. As with all living things, there will be a size variance between individual dogs within this breed. They are Chihuahuas-Long Coat/Smooth Coat, Male/Female. Unfortunately, the additional adjectives used to describe the size difference and physical appearances are many; and have been misused for so long they now seem legitimate.  Teacup, Pocket Size, Tiny Toy, Miniature or Standard - are just a few of the many tags and labels that have been attached to this breed over the years. The use of these terms is incorrect and misleading. Occasionally, within a litter, there may be a puppy that is unusually small.  That puppy is a SMALL CHIHUAHUA and any other breakdown in description is not correct.

You ask about the size of our Chihuahuas????
The average weight is around 3 – 6 lbs.
Puppies from the same litter can vary in size, weight & type. The size of the puppy may not be the estimated size when all grown up. Some start out small only to hit a growth spurt later. It is very hard to judge a puppy’s adult size, for only God knows for sure. Many want a “tea cup”, please tell me, what is that? Puppies estimated as adults to weigh 3 to 6 lbs are normally much healthier. If you ask how big your puppy will get, I will say the average weight will be around 3-5 lbs. for most puppies, if he grows to be less GREAT, if that’s what you want!  How will you feel if it grows to be 7 pounds? Will you still love your dog? Please do NOT purchase a puppy from me if you will not love it and spoil it regardless of it's size. Love is unconditional and if that is not the way you feel, that you shouldn't own a dog. A Chihuahua is small, no matter how much it weighs. On occasion we do have a small Chihuahua, but these happen naturally.  We do NOT do anything to try to create small puppies and we never breed very small dogs either as it is NOT safe for the female dog and put's the dog as well as her puppies at risk. These puppies, in most cases are considered runts and would be weak & most often, not survive. Small puppies are prone to health problems as youngsters and through adult life too. They can require extra care, some die. Please think about what you are asking for……… Your dream may be a nightmare in reality. Please, educate yourself on the very small chihuahuas before you purchase one. 

You do NOT want a Chihuahua that is less than 3 lbs no matter how cute it is! What you think is your “dream” puppy might indeed become your nightmare. Thoroughly research what health problems a very small Chihuahua may endure. Please keep in mind that any Chihuahua within the breed standard of 2 – 6 pounds is a very small dog. These very small Chihuahuas have great health risks. Their bones are fragile, there is not enough room in their small mouths for proper tooth growth and their internal organs are often very weak. They tend to have a lot of health problems and have problems regulating their blood sugar levels  which may cause seizures and even death. Often they live a few months or years and then their owners wake up one morning to discover that their beloved Chihuahua has died of sudden heart or organ failure.