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- Last updated: Friday, 16 February
- Adoos Reference: 869414
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- Location:
North Yorkshire
Description
Chihuahuas
Please if you are interested in knowing more about the puppy that i have here,then you read below
I think I might be one of the luckiest people around. I get to
play with puppies everyday. There are several things that happen
when I start each day with my chihuahua family. Not only is it
important to check food and water, but also you check each dog and
make sure they are eating properly and are responsive to you with
a posative reaction. If a dog seems slow or quiet I spend extra
one on one time with them to ensure they are feeling well. My
chihuahuas are all special to me. I get great pleasure when I meet
a new person and they take one of my babies home. I know they are
going to get so much joy with their new baby.
Description: The smallest breed in the world are the Chihuahua.
They were named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. A
Chihuahua is graceful, alert, swift-moving little dog with a saucy
expression. There are two distinct breed types of the Chihuahua,
one with a long coat of soft texture, the other with a short coat.
Identical otherwise, both can be whelped in the same litter.
Adored for their small size, the Chihuahua is a bright eyed,
dainty dog who is perfect for apartment living. Most breeders
recommend adopting Chihuahua between the ages of 4 - 12 months as
they will be more mature and agile and not so apt for injury.
ChihuahuaHeight: 6 - 9 inches
Weight: 2 - 6 lbs.
Colors: Any color or mixture.
Coat: Long: Long, soft to touch, slight waviness is permissible.
Short: Short, dense, soft to touch.
Temperament: A Chihuahua is bold, playful
With Children: Yes, a Chihuahua is good with children who are
gentle.
With Pets: Yes, a Chihuahua live happily with others.
Special Skills: Family pet.
Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: Very Low
Care and Training: The Short-haired Chihuahua should be brushed
gently or wiped with a damp cloth. The Long-haired Chihuahua
should be brushed daily with a soft bristle brush. Bathe your
Chihuahua only when necessary. Check your Chihuahua ears regularly
and keep their nails trimmed. A Chihuahua should be socialized
early. Minimal exercise is required for both variety of the
Chihuahua.
Learning Rate: High
Activity: Moderate
Living Environment: A Chihuahua must live indoors, but enjoys
outdoor activity
Health Issues: Eye problems, collapsing trachea and dislocating
kneecaps.
Life Span: Well into teen years
Litter Size: 1 - 4