Chihuahua Weight Chart

The Chihuahua is one of the smallest breed among most dogs. The name, Chihuahua, was said to have originated from Mexico. Chihuahuas come in many varieties for instance, the head varies in different sizes and shapes, the color, the body sizes may vary and the length of the coat. Some historians believe that the bread , Chihuahua, came for an island called Malta in the Mediterranean. The evidence comes from the European painting of small dogs that were similar to Chihuahuas, which was a fresco painting dating back to 1480-1482. The painting, Trails of Moses, which was a fresco painting that shows a boy holding a small dog with a large eyes, a round head, big eyes and other characteristics that Chihuahuas have. The height of the Chihuahua breed ranges from six to ten inches and in some cases some dogs grows tall as 12 to 15 inches.


As with most dogs, it is very important to choose your Chihuahuas with care because the temperament of the Chihuahuas owner can make a big difference in the temperament of the puppy. Angrily tempered Chihuahuas can be provoked easily to attack and is very inappropriate or dangerous for a home containing small kids. Chihuahuas do not get along with other breeds and have a habit of unsociable behavior often preferring the companionship of other Chihuahuas over other dogs. Chihuahuas have a habit of being extremely loyal to one main owner and become over protective of that one particular person, mainly around other animals or people. Chihuahuas are well known to bury themselves in hampers covers, sheets and pillows. You will most likely find your Chihuahua under the bed, where it is dark, for which making it their den.


Chihuahuas are light weighed breeds, but it is very important, like humans, you must watch your pup’s weight. You do not want you Chihuahuas to become over weight or under weight because both can cause major health problems. There is a chart you can follow to help maintain your Chihuahuas weight and keep your animal happy as well as healthy. There are many ways to maintain your chihuahua’s weight, such as the food you give him or her, how much you give him or her and how often. You should also keep your chihuahua active.

Birth 2½ oz. 2¾ oz. 3 oz. 3½ oz. 4 oz. 4¼ oz. 4½ oz. 5 oz. 5½ oz.
1 week 3¾ 4 5 5½ 6½ 7 8 9 9½
2 weeks 5 5½ 6½ 7 9 10 11 12½ 13½
3 weeks 6 7 8 9 11 13 14 16 17½
4 weeks 7 8 9½ 11 13 15 17 19½ 21
5 weeks 8 9 11 13 15 17 19½ 22 24
6 weeks 9 11 12½ 15 17½ 20 22 24 27
7 weeks 10 12 14½ 17 19½ 22 24½ 27 30
8 weeks 11 13 16 19 21½ 24 27 29 33
9 weeks 12 15 17½ 20 23 26 29 32 35
10 weeks 13 16 19 22 25 28 31 34 38
11 weeks 14 17 21 24 27 31 34 37 42
12 weeks 15 19 22 26 30 33 37 41 45
13 weeks 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 49
14 weeks 17 22 26 30 34 39 43 47 52
15 weeks 19 23 28 32 37 41 46 51 56
16 weeks 20 25 30 34 39 44 49 54 59
17 weeks 21 26 31 36 41 46 51 57 62
18 weeks 22 28 33 37 43 48 54 60 65
19 weeks 23 29 34 39 44 50 56 62 67
20 weeks 24 30 35 41 46 52 58 64 70
21 weeks 25 31 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
22 weeks 25 32 37 43 49 56 62 68 74
23 weeks 26 33 38 44 50 57 64 70 76
24 weeks 26 33 39 45 51 58 65 71 78
25 weeks 27 34 40 46 52 59 66 72 79
26 weeks 27 34 40 47 53 60 67 73 80
18 months

(full grown)		 2 lb. 2½ lb. 3 lb. 3½ lb. 4 lb. 4½ lb. 5 lb. 5 ½ lb. 6



Credits: The Chihuahua weight chart is ©Colonel V. D’Oyly Harmer

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