This may be a statement of the obvious, but teacup chihuahuas are not the biggest breed of dog around! The breed standard for the chihuahua specifies not specify  a height, but they are generally in the range of 6 – 9 inches. To add to this, the breed standard specifies a weight no greater than 6 pounds. Of couple, teacup chihuahuas weight significantly less than this.

In addition, the “molera” (soft spot at the top of tea cup chihuahua’s heads) do not seal completely. This often makes me think that there may be a market for tea cup chihuahua crash helmets!

These factors mean that your tea cup chihuahua is vulnerable to injury if not treated correctly.

So, what should you do?

Before purchasing teacup chihuahuas, I would endeavour to “tea cup chihuahua proof” your home. Look around the environment in which your tea cup chihuahua will be spending most of her time. Are there any large, heavy pieces of furniture which could topple and injure your pup?

You could also consider protecting your tea cup chihuahua by wrapping the furniture legs in bubble wrap to around 12 inches or so, just in case!

Given their tiny size, teacup chihuahuas may not be suitable for a household that have young, high energy children. It’s also suggested that you keep your teacup chihuahuas in a more quiet environment, especially when you first bring your new BFF home.

Consider how you would cope with a situation in which your pup manages to escape. I have heard it suggested that you tattoo a telephone number or something similiar to help you get your tea cup chihuahua back. Personally, I think there are far better, less barbaric options available.

A much better idea is to get your tea cup chihuahua microchipped. Your local vet will be able to tell you more about this, but essentially a small device is injected just under the skin. This device will hold all of the owner’s information, such as your name and current address. Should the worst ever happen and your pup be found, the rescuers will be able to scan her and return to you as soon as possible. Just remember to update your address if you move!

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