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Chihuahua

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Our Rating: The big dog in a little body...that is a Chihuahua!  For their tiny size, a Chihuahua has a giant personality.  This breed is bouncy and fun which makes them very popular.   The temperament of this breed is good for families but can be protective and aggressive to outsiders.  Generally their bark is worse than their bite.  Because of their small size, they do well in any house or yard situation.  If they grow up around children they are fine...however, if introduced to children later, they can be "jealous".  A lot of people make the mistake of carrying this breed around because of their small size...however, this breed can take care of themselves and does not need pampering. 

The Chihuahua is possibly one of the cutest breeds, small enough to be considered a pocket pet.  They make excellent lap dogs and are good with children.  However, with small children under 6, we always recommend supervision because of this breeds small size.  Because they never weigh more than 5 or 6 pounds and are from 6-9 inches high, they are an excellent choice for apartments or condos.  They come in two coat types including long coat and short coat.  There are many variations to their coloring but light tan is the most common.

A favorite quality of the little Chihuahua is their "large" personality.  Their small size does not deter them from thinking they own the world!  They are very friendly, playful and love attention.  They love to play games and play with toys.  They do not require an exercise regiment but do benefit from a walk at least once per week.

The Chihuahua does not require any special diets, however, they are known for being finicky.  (Their will is often stronger than their owners).  Be sure that you choose a high quality food with small kibble for smaller breeds.  We recommend trying a lamb and rice diet which is considered an allergy free diet.  Some smaller breed dogs are susceptible to skin problems related to allergies.

Short haired Chihuahuas require less grooming than the long haired Chihuahua but both should be brushed at least once per week.  This helps distribute the oils in the skin to keep skin and coat healthy.  Bathing should be kept to a minimum to reduce skin irritations.  

Click here for our puppy care sheet

For more information on Chihuahuas, check out these websites:

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/chihua.html

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/chihuahua.htm

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