Toy Chihuahua

The Toy Chihuahua is the smallest dog in the world. Actually, there is no such a term as “Toy Chihuahua” since the breed is already classified as belonging to the Toy group of dog breeds. Other breeds in this group are Puddle, Pug, Pomeranian, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Dachshund, and Terrier. Tiny Toy, Pocket Size, Miniature, or Tea Cup are the terms invented by profit-oriented breeders who produce Chihuahuas of smaller size and sell them to unknowledgeable impulsive buyers.

A Toy Chihuahua is popular in the USA and other countries entirely as a lap dog. There is no other function these little creatures can perform except entertaining their owners. Those who buy a miniature Chihuahua are attracted by its size and know very little about the breed’s keeping and feeding requirements, trainability, exercise needs, and so forth. Most perspective owners are sure that a Toy Chihuahua doesn’t need more care compared to a hamster. In fact, even a tea cup Chihuahua should be cared for like any other dog. It means that it should be exercised and taken for a walk daily, socialized, housebroken and obedience trained.

Very small dogs should be fed often, because they cannot store much glucose and are prone to hypoglycemia. A short-haired Toy Chihuahua needs a sweater and boots when outdoors and even when it’s cold indoors. The eyes of the little creatures tend to get dry and irritated. Short-coated dogs should be cleaned with a cloth instead of bathing. A Tea Cup Chihuahua, and especially a puppy, should not be trusted with children and other dogs.

Toy Chihuahuas need even more care and attention than larger dogs, because they are very sensitive, fragile, vulnerable, and prone to a number of health defects. Prior to obtaining a little creature, the owner has to learn much about the breed. While many web resources are devoted to full-sized Chihuahuas, it’s difficult to find useful information on Toy Chihuahua upkeep on the Internet. If you are sure you want a Toy Chihuahua, try to find other owners of such dogs and talk to them about the possible problems associated with them.