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Chihuahua
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Description
The Chihuahua is a tiny dog with an apple-shaped head and a short pointed muzzle. It has round, large, very dark eyes. The large ears are held erect. The body is stout, longer than it is tall, and the tail is sickle-shaped and curled over the back. Besides the common short-haired variety there is also a long- haired type. Colours include fawn, sand, chestnut, silver and steel blue. The dog is more robust than he looks, with a level back, and legs coming down straight and square.
Height: 6-9 inches (15-23 cm.)
Weight: 2-6 pounds (1-3 kg.)
The Chihuahua is courageous, extremely lively, proud and enterprising, it gives and demands affection. Bold and saucy, it moves swiftly to avoid being stepped on. Chihuahua's are strong-willed, intensely loyal and become very attached to their owners. It is suspicious of people except for its owner. They may be a bit difficult to train, but they are intelligent, learn quickly, and respond well to proper, gentle training. This breed may snap, hence they are not recommended for children. He can be noisy and may require patience to housebreak. They tend to be fairly dog-aggressive. Chihuahuas sometimes disapprove of other breeds.
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Average puppy price
£300 - £500
Lifespan
12 - 18 years
Size category
Small
Feeding requirements
Feed lightly as they tend to gain weight. Give two to three small meals per day rather than one large one.
Ailments
The prominent eyes are susceptible to corneal dryness and secondary glaucoma. Prone to slipped stifle, gum problems, colds, stress, and rheumatism. Don't let them eat chocolate.
Susceptibility to illness
Medium
Energy
Medium
Amount of exercise
Chihuahuas do not need a lot of walking, though they do have sporadic bursts of energy. Use a body harness instead of a collar due to their fragile windpipes.
Intelligence
A clever breed, the dog can take well to training if it is begun early on. Some are difficult to house train, some owners use cat litter trays.
Distress Caused if left alone
Medium
Suitability as a guard dog
Medium
Tendency to bark
High
Ease of transportation
High
Level of aggression
Medium
Compatibility with other animals
Medium
Suitable for children
Low
Grooming
The long coat should be brushed daily with a soft bristle brush. The short haired coat needs less attention.
Coat length
Short
Shedding
Medium
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