THE ILLUSTRATED STANDARD for the CHIHUAHUA is an official publication of the CHIHUAHUA CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.  Prepared by the CCA Committee to Illustrate the Breed Standard. Approved by the Board of the Chihuahua Club of America October 2004.


           The chihuahua weight chart is useful as a guide to estimate a mature weight within a quarter  of a pound or so. This table is used only as a guide but many things can affect the mature weight of  a puppy. Weight may vary depending on it's bloodline, genetics, how well the animal is fed, etc. It  may weigh more or less then it's ideal weight depending on it's diet and if it becomes obese or  not.  Weight estimates before the age of 8 weeks old are usually inaccurate because the puppy is  still nursing or being weaned and may be heavier due to fat from the mother's rich milk. This weight  chart only works with purebred chihuahuas and a breeder that is knowledgeable about their  bloodline (not just recognizing a bloodline's name, but recognizing the actual dogs as well).
                         
           Credits: The Chihuahua weight chart is ©Colonel V. D'Oyly Harmer. The weight chart is  from a book called "The Complete Chihuahua Encyclopedia" by Hilary Harmar. Published in 1972.

Below is a list of some of my favourite links
For Comparison, the FCI Chihuahua Standard as used in member countries. June 23, 2004. Interesting, but the CCA standard above is closer to our Canadian standard.
I found it very interesting to compare some of the breed standards from around the world. Obviously the first, the Canadian Kennel Club standard, is the standard our dogs are judged by in Canada, and in North America as a whole the Chihuahua Club of America's standard is the most referred to.
For some time now, the practice of annual vaccination of pets has come into question. The below article is by a local Kelowna holistic veterinarian, Dr. Moira Drosdovech
The following article is an attempt to summarize the long-term health risks and benefits associated with spay/neuter. This article is very interesting, but discusses only one of the aspects pet owners must consider when choosing to spay/neuter a pet.

Behaviour modification and elimination of unwanted puppies are also very important factors to consider.

I recommend spaying & neutering all pets. Please do plenty of research before deciding when and if you will do so.

It seems necessary to follow the Weight Chart with a Tea-Cup statement.

A teacup is something to drink out of, a chihuahua is a very small dog. Don't get them mixed up! There is no standard calling for Tea-Cup, Toy, Miniature, or Micro Chihuahuas. Please don't ask me for one. These terms are used very loosely, and are usually used to overprice an otherwise normal little dog.

If you are interested in a very tiny chihuahua, please feel free to contact me, and we can discuss the pro's and con's of the very tiny pet. You are welcome to come see my dogs, and hold them, and see how small a 5 lb dog is, and learn how much healthier he is than the 2 lb pet you might be wishing for....