Is Lulubelle a teacup Chihuahua?
Nope! There is no such thing as a “teacup” Chihuahua. We do not know how and where the term originated, but it must have been at the same time and place that originated these other terms: toy Chihuahua, pocket-size Chihuahua, and miniature Chihuahua. Let’s just say that when those terms are used, it is assumed or presumed that the dog is small, petite or tiny. However, backyard breeders and puppy mills have been known to use the term to increase the dog’s value. A Chihuahua is just that….a Chihuahua. Teacup or not, each is valuable in our eyes.