| The term teacup Chihuahua is merely a marketing | | | | are considered human despite their variances. |
| strategy used by breeders who want to make their | | | | This is an important point to know because many |
| Chihuahua's stand out or appear to be more rare or | | | | people who are buying Chihuahua's see teacup |
| special than other Chihuahua's. | | | | Chihuahua's as something special that they are willing |
| The term 'teacup' refers to the size and the American | | | | to pay much more money for than any other |
| Kennel Club does not recognize it as an official type of | | | | chihuahua. |
| chihuahua. | | | | Breeders have caught on to the fact that marketing a |
| The American Kennel Club is seen as the industries | | | | chihuahua as a 'teacup' Chihuahua makes them more |
| main source on all topics related to dogs and dog | | | | valuable to buyers. So, breeders will sell the smallest |
| breeds. According to the American Kennel Club there | | | | pups of a litter as teacup Chihuahua's so they can |
| are only two types of Chihuahuas - long hair and short | | | | earn a bigger profit. |
| hair. | | | | In fact, some breeders go to extremes and breed |
| Chihuahua's vary in size as do other dogs and living | | | | smaller Chihuahua's simply to get a teacup |
| things. However, the size difference between | | | | chihuahua.This practice is dangerous to the dogs health |
| Chihuahua's does not mean they are a different type | | | | and is highly discouraged. |
| of chihuahua. | | | | A smart buyer will know that these smaller pups are |
| All Chihuahua's are considered just a chihuahua, no | | | | not worth anymore than their larger counterparts and |
| matter their different characteristics, just as all humans | | | | therefore will not cave to the higher price tag. |