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Chihuahua Care Guides for New and Future Owners

Practical Chihuahua advice written from our own litters, covering what to expect before you buy and in the first months at home.

We wrote these guides from what we see raising Chihuahua puppies every day: the questions families ask before they buy, and the ones they ask in the first weeks at home. Each one gives a straight answer first, then the detail, with real numbers wherever we have them. If you are still deciding, start with the buying guides below. If your puppy is coming home soon, go straight to raising your puppy.

Before You Buy a Chihuahua Puppy

CostHow Much Is a Chihuahua?Typical puppy prices, first-year costs and the scams to avoid. BuyingWhere to Buy a Teacup ChihuahuaBreeders, brokers, pet stores and online listings compared. SizeHow Big Do Teacup Chihuahuas Get?Full grown weight and height, size by age, and micro claims. HealthTeacup Chihuahua LifespanHow long teacups live and how to help yours live longer. SizeTeacup Chihuahuas: The Honest TruthWhat "teacup" really means and the health risks of very small dogs. CoatLong Coat vs Smooth Coat ChihuahuaGrooming, shedding, cold tolerance and allergies compared. ColorsChihuahua Colors and MarkingsFawn, cream, chocolate, blue, merle and what each means. Head typeApple Head vs Deer Head ChihuahuaHow the two head shapes differ in looks, size and health. Head typeDeer Head Chihuahua BreedersWhy so few advertise deer heads and how to avoid a mix sold as one. SafetyChihuahua Puppy ScamsThe payment, photo and shipping tricks fake sellers use, and how to verify a breeder.

Raising Your Chihuahua Puppy

New ownersChihuahua Puppy ChecklistEverything to buy and set up before your puppy comes home. TrainingPotty Training a Chihuahua PuppyA daily schedule and the method we start before go-home day. GrowthChihuahua Weight Chart by AgeHow big your puppy will get, week by week. HealthTeacup Chihuahua HypoglycemiaLow blood sugar signs, the feeding schedule we use and what to do in an emergency.

Looking for a Chihuahua Puppy?

See our Chihuahua puppies for sale, or check the upcoming litters and join the waitlist.

Questions About Our Guides

Which Chihuahua guide should I read first?

If you are still choosing a puppy, start with what a teacup Chihuahua really is and how much a Chihuahua costs. If your puppy is coming home soon, read the low blood sugar guide first, then the puppy checklist and the potty training schedule.

Who writes these Chihuahua guides?

The Diamond Chihuahuas family writes every guide from raising our own Chihuahua puppies in Temple, Texas. Where something is our opinion, we say so, and where a fact varies by place or changes over time, such as prices or local pet laws, we say that too.