In addition to his role as president of commercial operations at Mission Pharmacal Company in San Antonio, Texas, Terrell Herring enjoys a wide range of hobbies and personal pursuits. As the owner of a teacup Chihuahua, whose name is “Itty Bitty,” Terrell Herring appreciates the unique qualities of this variation of the Chihuahua breed, often referred to as “the world’s smallest dog.”

1. Terrell Herring Appreciates the
Qualities of Teacup Chihuahuas
By Terrell Herring

2. Introduction
• In addition to his role as president of
commercial operations at Mission Pharmacal
Company in San Antonio, Texas, Terrell Herring
enjoys a wide range of hobbies and personal
pursuits. As the owner of a teacup Chihuahua,
whose name is “Itty Bitty,” Terrell Herring
appreciates the unique qualities of this variation
of the Chihuahua breed, often referred to as “the
world’s smallest dog.”

3. About Chihuahuas
• With an average weight of about five pounds and
a height of approximately nine inches, these
dogs are not officially recognized as a separate
breed of Chihuahuas by the American Kennel
Club, but, due to their slight stature, are known
by a variety of other nicknames, including
micro-Chihuahua, pocket-sized Chihuahua, and
toy Chihuahua, among others.

4. Conclusion
• Considered ideal pets for apartment and condo
dwellers, these very active dogs do not require large
play spaces or fenced yards to receive adequate
exercise. While they are known for their vociferous,
high-pitched barking, which might annoy nearby
neighbors, they are also amenable to training,
allowing owners to curb this tendency. However,
due the breed’s notable cuteness, most owners and
neighbors are likely to overlook the noise anyway.
For more information on the breed, please visit
www.teacupchihuahua.org.