Long-haired Chihuahua

Quick, alert, lively and very courageous.

The Chihuahua is regarded as the smallest pedigree dog in the world and carries the name of the largest state of the Mexican Republic (Chihuahua). One assumes that these dogs used to live in the wild and, at the time of the Toltec civilization, were captured and domesticated by the natives. Representations of a Toy dog called « Techichi » which lived in Tula, were used as decorations on town architecture. These statues are very similar to the present day Chihuahua.

The Chihuahua is a lively dog that nonetheless can get her exercise running from room to room indoors. She enjoys exploring the yard or going for short walks on a leash and especially enjoys accompanying her family on outings. The Chihuahua is not an outdoor dog; she hates the cold and seeks out warmth. Coat care for the smooth is minimal. Care of the long coat entails brushing two to three times a week.

The Chihuahua is an excellent apartment or condominium dweller. The majority of their exercise needs can be met indoors with toys or play sessions. However, they greatly enjoy going with their owners and benefit from daily walks. Using a harness is recommended instead of a leash is best given their delicate neck and bone structure.

Socialization, supervision with children and other animals.

The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. The Smooth coat variety requires only occasional brushing. The Long coat variety should be brushed several times a week with a soft bristle brush. Both varieties only need bathing once a month using a mild shampoo. Special care must be given to not get water into their ears as they are prone to ear infections. Dental hygiene is a must to prevent tooth loss. The health issues that affect this breed include slipped stifles, open font or soft spot, eye problems, and heart disease. The Chihuahua does not tolerate cold climates and must be protected when taken outside.

Because these little dogs makes few damages, there is no need to train them. For all that, this dog would be a assiduous, duteous pupil.

The fur of the dogs with long hair must be brushed regularly, and to the one with short hair must be brushed casually with a rubber brush. It must be used eye drops to prevent the appearance of the tears stains. Is good to avoid the fattening of these dogs, because the obesity can drive to the narrowing of respiratory ways. The teeth of the whelps from this breed must be verified regularly, to be sure that the milk teeth droped. Sometimes they remain next to the permanent ones and their dropping needs the and surgery. They are pretty fastidious with food.

May snap at teasing children; after all, since he is too tiny to get away, the Chihuahua must resort to his sharp teeth in self defense. Hates the cold and may shiver; will tolerate and even appreciate a warm sweater on cooler days. Can be noisy. Needs ex