I identify that teacup chihuahua's are smaller and lighter than regular chihuahuas, but do they have the same temperment? And do tea cup chihuahua's have higher robustness risks (besides being more susceptable to fractures)? And anything else about them that would be helpful is appreciated :)
I'd actually prefer to have a regular sized chihuahua than a so-called teacup chihuahua, I was only just wondering what I need to knowjust in case I fell in love with a 'teacup...
A: I would expect the only difference is that they are bred to be smaller than their counterpart, hence the name Tea cup. I'm sure they would have the same temperment as the larger Chihuahua however, due to the parsimonious breeding size might be prone to more health risks. Besides, whenever you start messing with the genetics of a breed there are always more condition problems than with the original breed. The only healthy breed is a Mutt.
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you'd call for a mini agility course!
The first item you'll want to do is make sure your dog has a strong base in obedience and a reliable recall. Acquiescence is the foundation of succeeding in agility.
A dog should be at least a year old before it really does much jumping and weaving. (I don't discern how old your dog is, so this may not pertain to you.)
How old are you? If you are under 18, you can look into joining 4-H dog project, most counties have agility as part of the dog project....
Most training clubs submit agility classes.
I have a chihuahua but he doesn't do agility. But my grandma however has a Rat Terrier, be like to the chihuahua, that does agility but doesn't compete in it. You start them off by if you have an agility set already put it in your backyard and set it up the way you necessity and then let your dog smell the course first and do that every day for about a week and then use a leash and treats for the poles and tunnel and the teeter and A-frame but with the hurdles you have to again let...
I don't own a Chihuahua, but I intend that is a great idea! Many people sterotype to think the only dogs that can do agility are Border Collies, Collies, German Shepherds, etc. but in act when trained right, almost any breed can compete in agility!
Before you start any training, it is a good idea to get your dog checked over by a vet to see if he/she is fit and bracing enough. Sometimes a special training programme will be advised by your vet to get your dog is the ideal...