Chihuahua Dog

Chihuahuas are the smallest breed of dog and also the oldest dog breed in North America. Because of the diminutive size, they are a favorite choice for big municipality housing dwellers. They are sometimes defined as yippy or aggressive, but with the proper training and care chihuahuas can be a loveable pet.

Chihuahuas stand from six to ten inches on average. They generally matter no more than two to six pounds. There are both short-hair and long-hair chihuahuas. Both types of coats have a soft or smooth feel, but, surprisingly, long-hair chihuahuas drop less. Their cipher chronicle expectancy is fifteen years.

Because chihuahuas are smaller, they are meliorate suited to municipality chronicle than larger dogs. However, just because they are small doesn't mean that they get all their exercise from running around the apartment. They ease requirement to go on daily walks. Walks are important for chihuahuas not only for the exercise factor. Walks also keep chihuahuas mentally stimulated and help them to socialize with other dogs and people. Chihuahuas are naturally territorial, so acclimatizing them to others will help to curb battleful behavior at home.

One of the reasons that chihuahuas have a reputation for misbehaving is because their owners never train them properly. In dog training circles there is an unofficial constituent known as "small dog syndrome," meaning that what would be considered bad behavior in a big dog would be termed "cute" in a small dog. Having a four blow dog move on your leg is much inferior troublesome than having a forty blow dog mimic that behavior. But when bad behavior goes unchecked, it can lead to battleful tendencies and an eventually untrainable dog. It is prizewinning to train your chihuahua the same way you would train a big dog. However, even though they are small, they are not fit dogs for children. The unpredictable behavior of small children often negates the careful training of the adult and an battleful Chihuahua could easily ache and injure a child.

The filler of a chihuahua does change its health and diet. They are more prone to obesity, which can cause wear and bout on their joints as well as cardiac and respiratory problems. Chihuahuas should only be fed dog food; people matter contains too much sugar and fat. Check with your vet for the prizewinning type of dog matter for you chihuahua. Because they have large eyes and are near to the ground, one of the most common ailments is eye infection. Chihuahuas' eyes will water to clean out dust and other irritants. You can wipe their faces clean in order to prevent staining.

Since chihuahuas are indigenous to the hearty climate of Mexico, they may find US winters a little cold. Provide whatever blankets for your chihuahua to nest in when he sleeps. Chihuahuas are also one breed of dog that do not mind, and even appreciate, wearing a sweater during cold weather.