| The Chihuahua dog makes an excellent companion | | | | and you can get a dog that was bred without any |
| because of their loyalty and need to be close to their | | | | concern for their health or temperament. The good |
| owner, while their size makes them a convenient pet | | | | breeders will refuse to place a pet in a household |
| for many households. Some owners have even been | | | | that has a child under the age of twelve. The small |
| able to let Chihuahuas ride inside the pocket of their | | | | litter size of the Chihuahua has led to a limited |
| coat, in a purse or tote bag or simple just carried | | | | number of puppies available from good breeders. |
| under the owners arm. Chihuahuas enjoy outdoor | | | | Therefore, before you decide if the Chihuahua is right |
| activities and are easy to travel with. | | | | for you it is best to carefully consider their |
| Although at home the Chihuahua dog can be a bit | | | | temperament. |
| curious and mischievous. When left alone for a long | | | | For the Chihuahua dog you need to focus on feeding |
| period of time the dog will often find something to | | | | requirements, exercise needs and grooming |
| get into and make a mess. The Chihuahua gets along | | | | procedures. At each meal your Chihuahua only needs |
| well with their own breed but often doesn't get along | | | | a small amount of dog food. For most dogs two or |
| with other dog breeds. So if you have a Chihuahua it | | | | three ounces of high quality dog food with a few |
| is best to only have the breed or choose very | | | | puppy biscuits is enough although a few of the larger |
| carefully before finding another breed of dog to add | | | | Chihuahua dogs can eat up to a half can of dog food. |
| to the household. | | | | Rather than having one large daily feeding it is better |
| As a result of movies and advertisements such as | | | | to have two or three small meals per day. The |
| the famous Taco Bell commercials the popularity of | | | | Chihuahua is capable of walking as long as the owner |
| the Chihuahua dog has risen. Sadly this now means | | | | wants to walk, but they also won't object if you |
| that you can easily find a poorly bred Chihuahua that | | | | want to carry them around. |
| won't work with your household. Many families falsely | | | | What makes them an excellent choice for the elderly |
| believe the dog is perfect for their household | | | | is that they get most of their exercise simply by |
| because of their self-confidence and easy trainability. | | | | playing around the house. When grooming you should |
| However, by buying from pet stores, newspapers or | | | | rub them down with a wet towel or glove to make |
| on the internet you will have no way of knowing | | | | their coat shine and use a soft brush. Trim the nails |
| whether or not a dog will work with your household | | | | regularly and make sure you keep their ears clean. |