3.3 – 6.6 lbs

At birth Chihuahua puppies will weigh a mere 2.5 to 5.5 ounces. Within just 2 weeks they can double in size. By 4 weeks weight can vary from 7 ounces to 1.3 pounds and within 8 weeks they can weigh from 11 ounces to 2 pounds. At 3 months they’ll weigh between 1 to 3 pounds.

Like any breed of dog, there can be dogs with smaller dimensions and size, however it doesn’t classify it as it’s own breed. At full grown the dog should weigh 4–6 lbs. Even if it gets to just be 1–2 lbs, it is still a chihuahua.

At what age does a Chihuahua puppy stop growing? Chihuahuas usually get close to their adult size by the time they’re six months old. Their growth will taper to a stop around the one-year mark. Some might stop growing at two, but that’s very rare.

The Chihuahua does require regular bathing and brushing. This self-confident little dog can be bathed as frequently as every week up to no longer than 6 weeks, depending on lifestyle and activity level. Somewhere in between is a happy medium.

Chihuahuas are excellent companion dogs. Even though they are considered lap dogs, they are active and like to be kept occupied. Chihuahuas are good family pets when treated respectfully, but they have a reputation for snapping at strangers or small children who may be threatening to their diminutive size.

Chihuahuas are notorious in gravitating towards one person when they are in a household that has more than one person. They’ll prefer to cuddle with one person and will often follow that person around the house. In most cases, their favorite person will one who has a similar personality.

Once your puppy is at least three months old, it’s time to start using shampoo and conditioner.

In regard to safety factors, as long as the environment is warm and safe and enough food and water is supplied, a healthy Chihuahua can be okay alone for up to 9 or 10 hours.

Litter box training is not functional for all breeds of dogs, but since your Chihuahua is small and will not grow to be too large later, litter box training can work wonderfully for him. Expect this to take between two and five months for your Chihuahua to learn.

On average, a normal Chihuahua on a healthy diet should poop 2-3 times a day. This is a broad perspective but as we’ve seen, the frequency depends on a number of factors.

The feces should be firm, segmented and shaped like a caterpillar. It should feel like Play-Doh when squeezed. Hard poops might mean your dog is dehydrated. Liquid poop means your pup’s large intestine isn’t absorbing water properly.

1 Year to 6 Years – When in good health, an adult Chihuahua will require at least 1 good walk per day lasting at least 30 minutes. Heading out twice is just fine as long as the outings are spaced apart.

The biggest difficulty with house training Chihuahuas is their small size, which can make it difficult to spot when they are scooping down to go to the bathroom. By keeping a close eye on them, being consistent with taking them out and training them, your Chihuahua can be house trained .