Chihuahua Dogs-Ferocious, Smart And Lovable

Chihuahua dogs trace their ancestors to the Aztec civilizations in Central America and Mexico.
The Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world. It is named after the Chihuahua State in Mexico.
Current historical thought says the Chihuahua, like the horse, was brought to Mexico by settlers from Spain. They may have come through trade routes from China. Other theories claim the Chihuahua came from Egypt. So, the origination is kept secret for lack of documentation.

Appearance

One of the first aspect of the Chihuahua dog that you see is its very large eyes and large, erect ears. There are two varieties recognized by the AKC (American Kennel Club): the long-coat and the smooth coat. The breed standards include the weight of the dog but not the height which usually runs from six to ten inches. AKC show Chihuahuas cannot weigh more than six pounds (2.7 kg), though ideally the judges will be looking for a dog between 3-6 pounds. The American Kennel Club registered the first Chihuahua 1904.

Pet chihuahua standards vary greatly. I live with my two dear chihuahuas, Tiki and Butch. Tiki weighs about 6 pounds but Butch's fighting weight is about 12 pounds. Pictures of both are above. Both are pure bred. Butch's lineage is very strong evidenced by his strutting walk and markings.
Chihuahuas come in a large variety of colors. Some are solid black or white while others have chocolate, silver, merle and other color tones.

Temperament

The Chihuahua does not recognize its own size. It can be a ferocious opponent and it has been known to scare many burglars, postmen, other large dogs and just about anyone walking down your road. The Chihuahua is known as one of the "yappiest" breeds. It's bark can be both aggravating and life saving.
The Chihuahua's small size makes it an ideal dog for people who live in apartments. They are not particularly well-suited for small children due to their temperament and their tendency to bite when frightened. A Chihuahua will often focus its attention on one person and it will become very jealous of other humans who are friends of its master.

Selecting a Chihuahua to live with you is an important step and should not be taken lightly. Do you want an adult or a puppy? Do you want need top lineage or are your more interested in a friendly pet?
The size of the Chihuahua makes it a perfect apartment companion. Of course you want to be sure you've made the right preparations for a New Chihuahua.

Important Considerations to consider before you bring home your chihuahua puppy:

Training

Feeding

Health

Dental Care

Choosing A Responsible Breeder

Vaccinations

Supplies

Once your Chihuahua settles in at your home you will be very happy to have him or her as your friend and companion for life.

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Information on the Chihuahua

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The world's smallest breed of dog is the Chihuahua. It is a mystery of how this little but forceful breed of dog originated. Many experts have suggested that the Chihuahua came to America with the Spanish armies of Hernando Corte around the year 1519. Other experts believe that the Chihuahua has been around since the ninth century. These experts believe that the Chihuahua was bred by the Toltecs of Mexico. This type of dog received its name from the state of Chihuahua in Mexico.

The Chihuahua only reaches a height of six inches and weighs a maximum of two to six pounds. The most valued Chihuahuas weigh just a little over two pounds. A Chihuahua has many different colors in their coats. These colors include: black, white, tan, spotted, blue, silver and chocolate. A Chihuahua can also be tricolored with three or more markings present in their coat. The Chihuahua has a long and soft coat that has a slight curl to the ends. The American Kennel Club recognizes two different varieties of Chihuahuas. These two varieties are the long-coat and the smooth-coat Chihuahua. Many smooth-coat Chihuahuas have very thin hair.

A Chihuahua requires very little grooming. One important thing to know before purchasing a Chihuahua is that this type of dog is not good around children or with other pets. This type of dog makes a great companion to an adult and is best kept indoors. The Chihuahua is considered to be a toy breed. The life expectancy of the Chihuahua is around fourteen years.

Some Chihuahuas are affected by genetic disorders that cause epilepsy and seizures. This does not occur in most Chihuahuas though. A Chihuahua is a great pet for an individual living alone or a couple. A Chihuahua is a very loyal companion.

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Celebrities and Their Chihuahuas

Celebrities and their Chihuahuas has become a huge craze in recent years. It seems the popularity of these tiny dogs began with the Chihuahua that stared in the famous Taco Bell commercials. Then of course came Reese Witherspoon in the big screen movie Legally Blonde with her little pal Bruiser. At the top of the craze was non other than Paris Hilton when she appeared on the cover of Seventeen Magazine with her Chihuahua Tinkerbell.

However, these celebrities were not the first to love this amazingly loyal and easy to care for dog; Marilyn Monroe had one of her own that she called ChooChoo. Many stars now have there own Chihuahuas, and some have many more than just one. The daughter of Rod Stewart was seen playing on the beach in a blue bikini with her Chihuahuas, and Brian Littrell was photographed with his wife and two Chihuahuas. The much-loved judge on American Idol, Paula Abdul, has two Chihuahuas named Tumbellina and Tulip.

Madonna and Hillary Duff both have a Chihuahua named Chiquita. These are just a few of the many celebrities that have Chihuahuas. Chihuahuas make wonderful pets for celebrities because they travel well and are very easy to care for. Chihuahuas are extremely low maintenance and love to be around one person or family. They hardly ever run off because they are so content with being with people rather than other animals. They are also easily carried around in shoulder or handbags made for small dogs, which is another reason they are popular choice among so many celebrities.

Chihuahuas were first discovered in the early 19th century along the border of Mexico and Arizona and were first called Arizona dogs. It wasn't until later when it was discovered that the dogs were actually coming from the Chihuahua region in Mexico where they got the name. That seems to have suck with them even now that we are into the 21st century. At first it was believed that Chihuahuas were a mix between a rodent and a dog that was magically created by what were known as Medicine Men.

For the first time in history, Chihuahuas have made the top ten list of most licensed and registered list of dogs in many places around the U.S. in the past year. We all know that this has a lot to do with the media, but the fact that these dogs are so easily cared for and are very loyal play a huge roll as well. Chihuahuas also live decently long lives for dogs; they can live anywhere between fifteen and nineteen years but most live to be about sixteen years of age.

It is no secret that Chihuahuas are loved for their amazing intelligence, loyalty, and love of humans. The dogs are very easy to train and adjust very well to change, which makes them great pets for families or individuals that are constantly on the move. The dogs are so smart that they are popping up more and more on TV and the Big screen. If you decide you want one of these precious dogs make sure it's the qualities of the dog you are after not the fact that your favorite celebrity owns one.

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The Chihuahua Exodus - The Problems Caused by Celebrity Pet Owners

Commonly known as the Paris Hilton syndrome, there is a problem with the massive surplus of Chihuahuas in California, particularly Los Angeles, over the past year. Experts in the business say this is because of the celebrity status that Chihuahuas have begun to enjoy (or not) after Paris Hilton publicised her undersized pooch and Taco Bell turned it into a brand mascot.

The problem is that people went out in hoardes and bought Chihuahuas and mated them, then found that they couldn't keep the dogs or that there was an over supply in the market. Many of these dogs have landed up in shelters across California in large numbers. It is estimated that at the current growth rate, close to 50 percent of the dogs in some animal shelters in LA will either be Chihuahuas or Chihuahua mixes.

These awkward looking creatures suddenly find that their popularity has run down a bit. There are rescue missions on though. With celebrities either voluntarily pitching in or being requested to do so by animal welfare groups because it was they who caused the problem in the first place.

Californian Chihuahua exports to other American states is rising. Recently, a consignment of Chihuahuas was transported in a private (all-dog) flight to New York from California. New York, with it's small houses can do with more Chihuahuas. These animals are still in demand there and the dog adoption centres are quickly finding homes for destitute Chihuahuas among the tens of New Yorkers desperate to possess their very own celebrity oddity.

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Long Hair Chihuahuas Vs Other Chihuahuas

Basically, there are only two types of Chihuahuas: longhair Vs short hair. You might have noticed several different terms like "teacup", "apple head", "deer head" and "toy" that are used to label these Chihuahuas. However, these terms are not officially recognized by major canine organizations like AKC or UKC. When you compare long hair Chihuahuas vs. other Chihuahuas, there is actually not much difference. The only thing that differs is the kind of fur that they have.

Long hair Chihuahuas as the name suggests, have long fur. This is the reason why most people find long hair Chihuahuas more appealing. They are nicer to look at compared to the shorthair Chihuahuas. While most longhair breeds require a lot of grooming, the long hair Chihuahuas does not. As the matter of fact, just give it a little brush and it is good to go.

The Long Hair Chihuahua would definitely require slightly more attention in order to maintain its glossy fur. Remember to brush through its coat with a bristle brush and comb it to remove the tangles. After bathing, blow-dry the coat and brush the hair simultaneously. After which, you can choose to make the necessary trimmings to the fur.

Just a quick tip: Make sure that your long hair Chihuahua fur is soft and slightly curly with an undercoat. There should be feathering on legs and feet. A large ruff would give it a nice look. The Chihuahua's tail should be full and long too.

Short hair Chihuahuas are generally easier to take care of. It requires very little grooming. Just brush it several times a week with a rubber slicker or grooming glove. The fur should feel soft and glossy.

As aforementioned, other than the kind of fur that they have, they are more or less similar to one another.

All Chihuahuas in general are very affectionate creatures. They are very loyal and protective of their owners. Because of this, it can be pretty jealous in the presence of other dogs.

As such, it is important that all Chihuahuas, both long hair and short hair have dog training in order to help them socialize better. This would allow them to be more comfortable with the people around them and hence they will be less aggressive and well liked by everyone.

These dogs are very small such that it makes them ideal home pets. If you are not up to the challenge of getting a big and friendly Labrador as a house pet in your mini apartment, then you might want to consider a Chihuahua instead.

However, both Chihuahuas are very fragile and also prone to diseases. If you have kids at home, it is best not to get a Chihuahua as a pet in fear of hurting it. It is very small as such it tends to go "missing" at times. Be sure that you keep an eye at your Chihuahua at all times to ensure that it is safe and sound.

Long hair or short hair Chihuahua? It is your choice.

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Chihuahua Info

Chihuahua, aliases 'Chi', is a rather very small-sized dog. It weighs not more than 6 pounds and is about 6 - 9 inches in length. It has a litter size of 1 - 4 puppies; 2 puppies is the average litter size. Chihuahua has a life span of 14 - 18 years.

Chihuahua's hair can be either short or long. A Chihuahua with short hair has a smooth and glossy coat with a little coarseness. The coat hair is longer on the body and shorter on the head and ears, whereas a Chihuahua with long hair has a soft coat. Its legs, feet and ears are covered with hair.

The head of a Chihuahua is round-shaped, apple-shaped. Its muzzle is quite smaller as compared to its head and is a bit pointed. It has widely-spaced apart, large and erect ears which tend to hang by the sides when the dog is in a relaxed state. Chihuahua has very expressive, large and round eyes which are dark or ruby-colored. It has a short and pointed black nose.

The body of a Chihuahua is robust and compact. Its neck is slightly arched. Its front legs are short and straight having a square shape. The back legs are thin but well-muscled. The Chihuahua has small and dainty feet. It has a sickle-shaped tail.

A Chihuahua is a stay-indoor type dog. When in the outdoors, a Chihuahua should never be left alone and unattended because it makes an easy prey for other animals.

Chihuahua is a perfect dog for a novice dog owner.

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The Dos And Don'ts Of Chihuahua Paper Training

When you are trying to housebreak your toy breed of dog you will always run in to some challenges along the way. The Chihuahua presents some special problems because they hate the elements and many times will refuse to go outside. Many people turn to Chihuahua paper training as an option but if you do not follow through with continuous housebreaking techniques then the newspaper approach could be a very bad idea. So if you are going to use papers use them as a part of the process and not the entire solution.

As was mentioned before the Chihuahua is not fond of wind, rain, and the cold so when you choose its outside spot make sure it is someplace that is protected from these elements or else your dog may refuse to use that spot. No matter what you do never use physical punishment on your Chihuahua when you are housebreaking it, as that will just develop aggressive and negative behavior.

If you really want to use Chihuahua paper training then remember that it is part of the housebreaking process and not the final solution. The final solution is getting your dog to go outside. Lay some papers in a designated paper area away from the dog's food. A Chihuahua will not go to the bathroom anywhere near it's food or water so be sure to make the two very separate. Lay down layers of papers in a small area that the dog can easily get to.

Get your dog on a regular feeding schedule because this will reduce accidents. If you know when your dog eats then you will know when it needs to relieve itself and that can help immensely in the training. When the dog is done eating, or whenever you notice the dog drinking water, take it to the papers. When it uses the papers praise it and make it understand that the papers are where it can go in the house and the only place that it is allowed to go to the bathroom.

As Chihuahua paper training seems to be working you can start slowly moving the paper area closer and closer to the outside door. Always clean the paper area and leave some soiled paper with it so the dog knows that is the spot to go. As you get closer to the door start laying papers under the door and outside reducing the size of the inside paper spot. Soon your dog should want to go outside to use the papers outside because the area inside is too small to use.

Avoid giving your Chihuahua food and water to eat and drink during the night while it is in its crate, because they cannot go all night without relieving themselves if they are allowed to eat. Just be smart about housebreaking your Chihuahua and the paper method should be effective enough to get your Chihuahua to go do its business outside rather than inside your house.

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