tell me about chihuahuas?

Question

Can you tell me about chihuahuas? Are they easy to take care of? How much do they shed? Just give me some of the basics. Thank you, and maybe some tips will help! I might be getting a chihuahua!

Answer 1

Having owned and loved these little dogs for over 30 yr, I can tell you that they are the best all round dog I have ever owned. They are smart loyal, loving, loveable, cuddly, cute, etc. They love their owners and want to be with you all the time. They love to go for rides. They are not harder to care for than other dogs. They require less exercise that a lot of breeds. They can get all the exercose they need running around the house. They don't eat nearly as much as a large dog. They poop and pee less so if there is an accident there is less to clean up. They do need lots of attention, lots of loving. They always need to be an indoor dogs, going out maybe to play some and to potty. As pups the needs to be free fed whrere food is out all the time for them. They can have low blood sugar if they don't eat regularly. I always recommend that you get a tube of NUTRICAL from the vet. It is a high calorie vitamin/mineral supplement that can help ward off low blood sugar as well. Chihuahuas are great. Hope I helped.

Answer 2

the 1st outward warning signs that she is pregnant you will see that her nipples will become extremely raised and change a deeper crimson. this occurs while the b*tch is around 3 weeks. between 3/4 weeks the Vet can palpate her abdomen and he would be waiting to sense a line of 'tiny marbles'. do not attempt to try this your self as you would be able to desire to break the unborn foetuses - depart it to a professional. An ultrasound while she is between 4 and 5 weeks will certainly verify that she is in whelp besides the incontrovertible fact that that's confusing for the Vet to tell you precisely how any pups she is donning at this diploma by way of fact each so often you will get a pair hiding at the back of the rib cage and those would not happen on the xray. i'm hoping all of it is going nicely for you.

Answer 3

well lets just say I have had several types of dog and since having my 2 chis I wouldnt even consider another breed,thay are just wondeful,mine have been brought up with other dogs and have been well socialised which is very important for chis as they can be snappy,mine are adorable,I have a cream long coat dog and a smooth chocolate *****,like i have said I have had and still have other breeds but these are intelligent,funny,cheeky,and soooooooo loving they cant be beaten :)I do think that long coats are more friendly though!

Answer 4

Google Chihuahua and learn more about them.. You can get an unbiased opinion that way.. People here that have them love them, they aren't going to tell you anything negative.. Make an objective decision.

Answer 5

Description The Chihuahua is a tiny dog with an apple-shaped head and a short pointed muzzle. It has round, large, very dark eyes, sometimes dark ruby or luminous in color. The trademark large ears should be held erect. Puppies have a soft spot or "molera" on the top of the skull. The bone usually closes the gap by adulthood. The body is cobby (stout), longer than it is tall, and the tail is sickle-shaped - curled over the back or to the side. Besides the common short-haired variety there is also a long- haired type. Colors include fawn, sand, chestnut, silver and steel blue, but any color is accepted, including black & tan and parti-color. The dog is more robust than he looks, with a level back, and legs coming down straight and square.

Temperament The Chihuahua is a good companion dog. Courageous, extremely lively, proud and enterprising, it gives and demands affection. Bold and saucy, it moves swiftly to avoid being stepped on. Chihuahua's are strong-willed, intensely loyal and become very attached to their owners, even to the point of jealousy. They like to lick their owner's faces. It is undeniably suspicious of people except for its owner. When strangers are present, it follows its owner's every move, keeping as close as possible. For some, they may be slightly difficult to train, but they are intelligent, learn quickly, and respond well to proper, gentle (positive reinforcement) training. This breed may snap at teasing children, after all it is too tiny to get away. The Chihuahua must resort to his sharp teeth in self defense. It is not recommended for children. He can be noisy and may require patience to housebreak. Many owners simply paper train this breed. Be sure to socialize your Chihuahua as a pup to avoid excessive aggressiveness with other dogs as well as reserve with strangers. They tend to be fairly dog-aggressive. Chihuahuas generally recognize their own breed, but sometimes disapprove of other breeds. However, a "very" well-socialized Chihuahua can be friendly with strangers and other dogs. For example, Peanut (photo below) is the friendliest Chihuahua I have ever met. She was extensively socialized as a puppy. Her owner took her everywhere, including to work, every day and exposed her to a wide variety of people. Since she was so cute and small, she was passed from person to person all day long. She lives with two older Beagles and gets along with them just fine. But again, she was raised with them since she was a puppy, and was frequently taken to a house that has seven other dogs living there (five Pekingese, one terrier mix and one American Pit Bull Terrier) and two cats. Peanut did not even seem to mind my toddler running around. This is not typical Chihuahua behavior, but I tend to think that it was the socialization that made her the way she is today.

Height, Weight Height: 6-9 inches (15-23 cm.)
Weight: 2-6 pounds (1-3 kg.)

Health Problems Because of his short nose, the Chihuahua tends to wheeze and snore. His prominent eyes are susceptible to corneal dryness and secondary glaucoma. Prone to slipped stifle, gum problems, colds, stress, and rheumatism. Don't let him lick or eat toxic products, fertilizer or chocolate. Feed lightly as it tends to gain weight. Chihuahua puppies are born with large heads, frequently necessitating cesarean deliveries by a skilled veterinarian. They are vulnerable to fractures and other accidents in puppyhood. Some of the breed have a molera, an unclosed section of the skull which can remain open throughout life. This makes the dog prone to injury.

Living Conditions The Chihuahua hates the cold and may shiver. It will tolerate and even appreciate a warm sweater on cooler days. They are good little dogs for apartment life.

Exercise Although it is tempting to carry these dainty creatures about, they will keep fitter if taken for walks. A body harness is safer than a collar. Don't think that just because he is small he should be confined to a small space.

Life Expectancy About 15 or more years.

Grooming The smooth, short-haired coat should be gently brushed occasionally or simply wiped over with a damp cloth. The long coat should be brushed daily with a soft bristle brush. Bathe both types about once per month, taking care not to get water in the ears. Check the ears regularly and keep the nails trimmed. This breed is an average shedder.

Origin This is the oldest breed on the American continent and the smallest breed in the world. Native to Mexico, nonetheless it seems to have been introduced by the Chinese. It was only brought to Europe at the end of the nineteenth century. The Chihuahua is named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua where he was brought to the rest of the world by travelers. This breed is believed to have been sacred to the Pre-Columbian Indian nations. The most valued dogs weigh under 2-1/4 pounds (1.3 kg.). Some can even stand on all fours in a person's palm! There is a long-haired variety that is judged separately, but is essentially the same except for the coat. The Chihuahua is a popular, economical companion dog.

Group Southern, AKC Toy

Answer 6

small, cute, yappers, usually 1 person dog, known for bad teeth/gums, bad back/spine, easy to travel with, need constant attention, not recommended with little kids, can be nippers. But don't get me wrong they are adorable little love bugs.

Answer 7

Check out these sites:
http://www.google.com/search?q=All+About+Chihuahuas&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-0764552848.html
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/chihuahuas.html
http://ezinearticles.com/?Chihuahua-Care&id=244149
http://www.thechihuahuaguide.com/General_Chihuahua_care/index.php
http://www.chihuahuaclubofamerica.com/general_care.htm

I hope these links help answer some of your questions about Chihuahuas! If you have any more questions about Chihuahuas, go to my profile and email me, and I will do my best to answer them for you!

Answer 8

I have one (well hes my moms) he is VERY protective even though she did take him out in public ever since he was a puppy he still turned mean wierd i know and he BARKS SO MUCH and is so fragile but very loving to his owner he is so cute

Answer 9

according to all the people who post questions here......they are pretty much much overbred, poorly bred, yappy, aggressive, evil, hard to train, sickly things

read thru questions posted, and find out where NOT to get one, and how NOT to manage one

Answer 10

They are noise little cute dogs