| Nothing is cuter than a tiny Chihuahua. She is a | | | | Can be aggressive toward other breeds of dogs. |
| graceful, alert, swift moving dog with a saucy | | | | Usually will tolerate another Chihuahua in the home. |
| expression. | | | | A great little dog for apartment living. |
| PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS | | | | GROOMING |
| The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the | | | | The Chihuahua with a smooth short-haired coat |
| world - 6-9 inches tall and weights between 2-6 | | | | should be brushed occasionally. The breed with the |
| pounds. | | | | long coat should be brushed daily with a soft brittle |
| She has a small apple-shaped head with a short | | | | bush. |
| pointed muzzle. Very large, round dark bright eyes | | | | Both types should be bathed about once a month |
| and large erect ears. | | | | (careful not to get water in their ears). |
| The Chihuahua has a stout body that is longer than it | | | | TRAINING |
| is tall with a sickle-shaped tail which is curled over the | | | | Some Chihuahuas may be difficult to train, but they |
| back or to the side. | | | | are very smart and learn quickly. |
| Color: Can be any color. Common colors are, | | | | With a little patience you can have a wonderful little |
| chestnut, black, tan, fawn, multi-colored and splashed. | | | | dog. They will respond well to gentle but firm training. |
| Coat: Two distinctive Breed types: one with a long | | | | EXERCISE |
| soft coat, the other with a short coat. | | | | Chihuahuas needs regular exercise to maintain a |
| Life Expectancy: 15 years or more | | | | healthy weight. Since she is so tiny a body harness is |
| PERSONALITY | | | | safer than a collar for walks. |
| A Chihuahua is very intelligent but can be strong | | | | Be careful on extremely cold days as she hates cold |
| willed. | | | | weather. |
| Extremely loyal to her owner - Gives and demands a | | | | FOOD |
| lot of affection. | | | | A Chihuahua should be feed a high quality dog food. |
| Very intuitive and will copy the behavior and moods | | | | She has a tendency to overeat so her food |
| of her owner(s). | | | | consumption should be monitored. |
| Has the reputation of being a good watch dog - very | | | | COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMS |
| courageous, bold and aggressive. She does not seem | | | | A Chihuahua tends to wheeze and snore because of |
| to realize how tiny she really is. | | | | her short nose. |
| Chihuahuas are very spunky and mischievous. | | | | She is susceptible to corneal dryness and glaucoma. |
| Unless she is properly socialized, she will not like | | | | Prone to gum problems, stress, colds, and |
| strangers. | | | | Rheumatism. Vulnerable to factures and accidents |
| CHICHUAHUA AS A PET | | | | due to her small size. |
| A great companion dog - you will not find a better | | | | HISTORY |
| friend. | | | | The Chihuahua was named after the Mexican state |
| Not good with small children as the Chichuahhua will | | | | of Chihuahua. |
| bite when teased. | | | | It is the oldest breed of dog on the American |
| Good with cats. | | | | continent. |