Chihuahua breed information and pictures
The Chihuahua is part of the Toy (Companion) group. The Chihuahua is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Chihuahua is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Companionship, Watch Dog The Chihuahua lifestyle is Indoor dog
The Chihuahua is susceptible to patella luxation and eye problems. It is important that when contacting a Chihuahua breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Chihuahua from a petstore which commonly are known to support Chihuahua puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Chihuahua health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Chihuahua breed standard.
The Chihuahua is susceptible to patella luxation and eye problems. It is important that when contacting a Chihuahua breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Chihuahua from a petstore which commonly are known to support Chihuahua puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Chihuahua health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Chihuahua breed standard.
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Chihuahua
Group: Toy (Companion)
Size: Shoulder height: 6 - 9 inches (15.24 - 22.86 cm). Weight: 1 - 5.5 lbs.
Weight: 1-6 pounds
| Country of Origin: Mexico. |
| Character: These dogs are intelligent and sometimes too brave for their own good. They usually bond with only one person. |
| Temperment: Living with other dogs and cats is usually not a problem. Small children may regard the dog as a toy. |
| Coat: Can be long or short. A variety of colors are acceptable. |
| Care: Regular grooming with a brush and comb is required. The claws must be kept trimmed, and teeth must be checked frequently for tartar buildup. |
| Colour: Any color |
| Comments: Loyal, smart, quickly trained and most protective of the retrievers. Loves water and retrieving. Active, energetic, and assertive dog. Prepare to give them stimulation, exercise, and discipline. Bred primarily for hunting and field trialing rather than as companion dogs. Many |
| Purposes: Companionship, Watch Dog |
The Chihuahua is part of the Toy (Companion) group. It was breed to be good for Companionship, Watch Dog The Chihuahua lifestyle is Indoor dog