I wanted to know if this is a normal size? This is my first chihuahua.

10 inches at the wither?

That's awfully tall for a 3 month old Chi, do you have any photos you could post?

10 inches at the withers and only 1.5 pounds? How does he stand upright? He must be a stick.

I'd like to see pictures too.

If I measured him from his front paws to the top of his head and its between 5 and 6 in. I don't know how to post a pic. And he isn't a stick he is actually quite pudgy!

I have been "babysitting" a little female Chi for the last couple weeks and she is a similar size .A very small dog, except she is only 1 pound and about 5" at the withers.
Actually slightly under one pound , but she is healthy and way too full of energy.

I have a Yorkie I thought was small but he looks like Godzilla next to her.

So I have nothing to worry about? And what does withers mean lol

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mekohs_mom Apr 06, 2011 07:01 am
So I have nothing to worry about? And what does withers mean lol

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Withers is the ridge between the shoulder blades of four legged animals.

The best way to be sure you have no worries is to see a vet.
That eliminates all doubt and it always is a good idea to get them
A check up now and then.

Your description sounds like he's OK , but I am not an expert in this field.
The ladies who answered you here are the best. They forgot more than I'll
Ever know about animals and I would trust their decisions fully.

The height of a dog is always measured at the wither, so when you look up Chihuahuas and it says they should be 6-9 inches that is at the top of the shoulder, not the head.

Length of neck varies a lot between dogs, so it is the actual body of the dog is where the height is most important.

So no, it doesn't sound as big as I originally thought.
Chihuahuas should be no more than 6 pounds when they reach maturity.