| The loyalty of the Chihuahua dog and the need to be | | | | getting a dog that was bred without a concern for |
| close to their owners make them an excellent | | | | their health or temperament and you will have no |
| companion and their compact size makes them very | | | | way of knowing whether or not it will work with |
| convenient for most owners. Often a Chihuahua can | | | | your household. Often times a good breeder won't |
| ride in a coat pocket, in a purse or tote bag and just | | | | place a dog in a home with a child under the age of |
| within the safety of the owner's arms. They enjoy | | | | twelve. However, because of their small litter size the |
| outdoor activity in favorable weather and are very | | | | number of puppies available from good breeders is |
| easy to travel with. Although at times they can also | | | | often limited. Therefore, you should carefully consider |
| be curious and mischievous. They will often find | | | | the breed before determining if they are right for |
| something to get into and make a mess if you leave | | | | you and your household. |
| them alone for long periods of time at home. The | | | | When it comes to caring for your Chihuahua dog you |
| Chihuahua will get along fine with their own breed, | | | | need to focus on feeding requirements, exercise |
| but often not with other breeds. Therefore, you | | | | needs and grooming. At each meal Chihuahuas only |
| should only get Chihuahuas or choose carefully before | | | | need a small amount of food. About two to three |
| adding another breed to the household. You also | | | | ounces of high quality dog food with a few puppy |
| have to be careful since the Chihuahua doesn't | | | | biscuits is all that most Chihuahuas require. It is best |
| recognize their small size and can often get into | | | | to have two or three small meals rather than just |
| trouble when they try to spar with a larger breed | | | | one large daily feeding. Some larger sized Chihuahuas |
| dog, especially if the other dog has a dominant | | | | can eat up to a half can of dog food. Most people |
| personality or gets too rough when playing. | | | | don't know that the Chihuahua is actually capable of |
| Therefore, either keep your Chihuahua on a leash or | | | | walking long distances, although they won't object if |
| carry them in your arms when you are outside. | | | | you want to carry them around either. Typically the |
| The movies and advertisements by companies such | | | | Chihuahua gets the majority of their exercise from |
| as Taco Bell made the Chihuahua dog very popular. | | | | playing around the house. This is why the dog is an |
| As a result it is now easy to find poorly bred | | | | excellent choice for the elderly. When it comes to |
| Chihuahuas if you do not carefully select the breed to | | | | grooming you should use a soft brush and rub them |
| fit in with your household. Many families think the | | | | down with a wet towel or glove to make their coat |
| breed is perfect because of their self-confidence and | | | | shine. Trim their nails regularly and keep their ears |
| easy trainability. However, buying simply from pet | | | | clean. |
| stores, newspapers or on the internet can lead to | | | | |