Age is merely a number and there are some older drivers who have experienced little if any physical diminishment. Still, for many, the march of time brings with it ailments and conditions that can make driving uncomfortable and downright dangerous. Fortunately, today's automobiles are available with a host of features designed to help compensate for many of the physical changes that can come with aging.
Both British and American breed standards state that a Chihuahua must not weigh more than six pounds for conformation. However, the British standard also states that a weight of two to four pounds is preferred and that if two dogs are equally good in type, the more diminutive one is preferred.
Due to their health problems and other genetic issues, the lifespan of a Teacup dog is typically much shorter than the lifespan of the Toy version of the same dog. For example, itâs not unheard of for a Teacup Chihuahua to collapse and die unexpectedly at a very young age â like 2 or 3 or even 6 years of age. Compare this to the typical lifespan of an average sized Chihuahua â which is 15 to 20 years.