Monthly Archives: August 2008
Bathing Your Chihuahua
Depending on how dirty or smelly your Chihuahua gets, he will need to be bathed at least once a month, although most owners will give their indoor Chihuahuas a bath once every one to two weeks. As a dog, the animal will be going outdoors often, and can get into all manner of things that you will want to wash away.
Bathing a Chihuahua is fairly easy. First, only use shampoo that is designed for dogs. Human shampoo – including baby shampoo – will dry out his skin. Because the Chihuahua has sensitive eyes, look for a tearless dog shampoo, and even then, try to avoid getting soap or water in the dog’s eyes when you wash him.
Use a sink or dishpan to bath your Chihuahua. These are small dogs, and due to this, it is much easier and safer to bath them in smaller containers. Only a small amount of water is required in the sink or dishpan, and if you have a water sprayer, this is the best way to wet and rinse the dog.
Get the dog wet, and avoid getting water in the ear canal. This can be avoided with the use of cotton balls right inside of…
Adopting an Older Chihuahua
When you decide to get a Chihuahua, you might determine that you want an older Chihuahua. There are many reasons why an older dog may be preferred to a puppy.
The first reason you might prefer an older Chihuahua is that puppies take up a great deal of time. In the case of tiny Chihuahuas, you may even need a baby sitter when you work, while the dog is still a baby. The chances are good that you could find an older Chihuahua that is already housebroken, and this is always a plus.
Another common reason to seek out an older Chihuahua is your age, and the age that Chihuahuas live to be. Chihuahuas can live to be as old as 22 years of age, but the average is closer to 15 years. If you are an older person, you may not want a puppy that is going to outlive you. This may be due to the fact that you are unsure as to whether there would be anyone willing to care for the dog when you are gone.
No matter what your reasoning is, if you have determined that you want to adopt an older Chihuahua, there are many places from which…
Are You Ready for a Pet Chihuahua?
Before you get any type of pet, it is important to determine whether or not you are really ready to own and care for a pet. However, this is especially true when it comes to getting a Chihuahua of your very own.
These are precious tiny dogs, but don’t let the small fool you. These are also incredibly high energy dogs, and while they don’t require a great deal of grooming, they do require a great deal of time and attention.
First think about the time issue. As small puppies, these little dogs will require constant attention. If you work, you may need a babysitter for the puppy until he gets a little bit bigger.
Once the dog is bigger, he will still need a great deal of attention from you, although you can leave him alone while you are at work. Chihuahuas are highly social with the people that they love, and extremely loyal.
As mentioned, Chihuahuas are high energy dogs. This means that they are almost always in motion, and some of these dogs do bark excessively. If you – and your neighbors – cannot handle that, you might want to think about a different breed of dog.
Although Chihuahuas don’t require a…
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The History of Chihuahuas
Chihuahuas are fascinating little dogs – with a fascinating history as well. The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog known to man, and some scientists believe that the Chihuahua is also the oldest living breed of dog as well.
The Chihuahua gets its name from Chihuahua, Mexico, located in the northern part of Mexico. It is often stated that this is where the dog was ‘discovered,’ but that isn’t necessarily true, since the Chihuahua has been around at least as far back as the 2nd century.
Science and archeology has proven that Chihuahuas existed thousands of years ago on both the North American continent and the South American continent. Clay sculptures of what appear to be Chihuahuas have been discovered in South America, and are believed to be the work of the Mayan Indians.
It is widely believed that the Toltecs also had dogs that resembled the Chihuahua, although those dogs were just a bit stouter than the Chihuahuas of today. These dogs are known as Techichis. It is further believed that the tiny stature of the Chihuahua today is a cross between the Techichi and miniature Chinese dogs.
Another theory is that the small size comes from Techichi mating with Perro Chihuahueno,…