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Information About Chihuahua's

There are differences in appearance between Chihuahuas, more than other breeds or at least more apparent than other breeds. Some are thinner than others, some have heads that differ in various degrees from the breed standard description, some are smaller than or larger than the 3 - 6 pound range that is eligible for showing in dog shows. Terms such as 'applehead', 'deer type', 'teacup', etc. describe differences in appearance ONLY, but they are not different breeds of a Chihuahua.

Have you heard these phrases? Teacup Chihuahuas. Miniature Chihuahuas. Pocket Chihuahuas. Standard Chihuahuas. Some breeders use these cutesy phrases as "marketing terms" for the different weights and size that Chihuahuas come in. All of these phrases are just made-up names. There is only ONE Chihuahua breed. But they do come in two COAT varieties (smooth and long haired), but not in different weight name varieties. They say for show purposes, they should weigh 2 pounds to 6 pounds, but many Chihuahuas go up to 10 or 12 pounds and still can be pure-bred but would be to big for the show ring but would be perfect for someones lap. Whatever their weight, they are simply called Chihuahuas.

I know myself, sometimes I do call the smallest pups tiny or teacup, I just feel we need to have something to say to help distinguish the puppies when we know which ones that are going to stay really small even when full grown, plus it also helps for new owners to know what size should not be bred due to the very small pelvic size of any certain female.

These dogs are known for not being great with small children unless they were raised with them. Chihuahuas are a little high strung and have a low tolerance to pain. They don’t cope well with the antics and rambunctiousness of little children pulling ears or tails or being kicked. They can be nippy and can bite a child if provoked, this is mostly due from fear and the dog needing to protect it self. I believe this breed is better suited for people without real young children but can do well with older children in families and are great for elderly and disabled people, They are for people who are looking for a great long term companion and a dog with little maintenance (these dogs require little exercise, and are great apartment dwellers and can be trained to use the litter box or potty pads.)

(Big heart in a little body)These little dogs are known to pick a fight with much larger dogs, since they sincerely believe that they have the size and strength of a Rottweiler. In fact, the Chihuahua is a wonderful guard dog and has been known to also take on human intruders.

Some added information that has been written about Chihuahua's

· Chihuahuas are the longest lived breed of dog, often living into their late teens and even early twenties.

· Chihuahuas are extremely intelligent, So it's best to teach your Chihuahua obedience and to get along with other visitors.

· Chihuahuas were often buried with their owners in ancient times in Mexico.

· And pure black Chihuahuas was believed to have magical powers and because of this they were revered and buried with kings to bring the good luck in the after life.

· The Rare blue Chihuahua was considered sacred and holy.

· Chihuahuas appear to be very smart and able to recognize their own breed from other breeds.

· Chihuahuas love to dig and bury themselves under warm blankets or sheets and they love to be next or close to their owners.

· The most famous Chihuahua is the Taco Bell Chihuahua, and in the last few years many Hollywood Celebrity dog owners are sporting Chihuahua's as their pet of choice, dressing them up and carrying them in doggie pocket purses and in doggie strollers.

Chihuahua Breed History:
The origin of the world's smallest dog is one of the world's biggest puzzles. Some say the Chihuahua's ancestors lived in Egypt some 3,000 years ago and point to mummified remains of small dogs. Others state that the Chihuahua was domesticated in Mexico prior to 1519 and played a part in religious ceremonies. They believe the Chihuahuas were taken back to Spain after the Spanish Conquest and then spread throughout Europe and the Mediterranean. And finally, it has also been theorized that the Chihuahua breed was brought to Mexico by Chinese traders. Take your choice. Whatever the Chihuahua's beginnings, it was discovered late in the 19th century by American tourists in Mexico who took some of these dogs back to the States and it is from these that the Chihuahua breed developed. They were named for the Mexican state, Chihuahua, where they were found.
Up until its time of development as a pure breed in the United States, the origin of the long-coated version of the Chihuahua is identical to that of the short-coated variety. The long, soft coat is thought to have been achieved by crossbreeding the Short Coat Chihuahua with other Toy breeds. Some say the Papillon, Pomeranian, Pekingese or Yorkshire Terrier, these have been suggested as possible crosses.
Chihuahua Breed Description:
Height/Weight: The Chihuahua dog may weigh from 1-6 lb (.5-3 kg) but dogs weighing 2-5 lb (1-3 kg) are most preferred, plus some Chihuahuas can become over weight do to being over fed they can even get up to around 12lbs which can be really un-healthy.
Coat: In the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, the coat should be short and soft in texture, close and glossy.
Soft in texture, the long coat is either flat or slightly curly. The ears are fringed and there's a ruff on the neck. Feathering is found on the feet and legs and a plumed tail finishes the picture.
Color: Any color is permitted in the Chihuahua breed.
Chihuahua Breed Temperament:
Alert and spirited, the Chihuahua is personality in a small package. Chihuahuas become very attached to their owners and are very willing to please. Very much a lap dog, the Chihuahua enjoys being pampered. But don't let the small size fool you into thinking these dogs lack spunk! They are affectionate but they're also alert and make a fine little watchdog, and they love to go for car rides and out to walk on a leash.
Chihuahua Breed Exercise Requirements:
This swift-moving little dog with its saucy expression, rounded skull and flaring ears is so small that it can get the exercise it needs just by running around the house or apartment. A sprightly pet, the Chihuahua is an ideal companion for an apartment dweller or a couch potato who doesn't care to indulge in long, outdoor walks.
Chihuahua Breed Grooming Requirements:
Chihuahua grooming needs are minimal. Long coat Chihuahuas do require a little regular brushing.

Life Expectancy: 12 to 19 years
Good with Children: Better suited for older, well behaved children (8 years of age and older)
Dog Breed Group: Toy Group Size Group: Toy
Other Commonly Used Names: Tea Cup Chihuahuas, Toy Chihuahuas, Teacup Chihuahua, Chiwawa, Chi, Tea-Cup, Standard Chihuahua, Mini Chihuahuas, Micro Chihuahuas.
Health problems known in Chihuahuas and other toy breed dogs
The Reverse Sneeze...
Occasional bouts of sneezing, honking, snorting, and wheezing are not unusual in chihuahuas, and is sometimes called a "reverse sneeze". This sound is usually caused by a elongated soft palate that is thought to become temporarily misaligned. It is a common trait in most all toy breeds. Pulling hard on a leash, drinking too fast or getting overly excited can lead to an episode of this reverse sneezing. Also reverse sneezing SHOULD NOT be confused with a different condition called Collapsed Trachea.
Although reverse sneezing may appear to sound real scary, it only lasts a real short time like one to two minutes and can be ended by either massaging the dog's neck and throat or encouraging the dog to swallow, drink or lick. Another way to slow the reverse sneeze is to clap your hands loud or make a high pitch noise to help distract the dog to help it start to breathe through it's mouth and help it to not be frighten.

Hypoglycemic Attacks

It is very important to care for your new chihuahua puppy properly. They need lots of your attention and love. And Tiny puppies and Tiny Chihuahuas adults can have Hypoglycemic Attacks if not taken care of properly. This is when there blood sugar goes way down. And this is very serious and could cause death. It must be treated in a timely matter by owners that know how to care for them.
I keep Nutri-cal available at all times just in case one of my Chihuahuas might ever have this problem, This is a brown sticky sweet substance in a tube and can be found at your local vets office and pet stores like Petco and Petsmart. Just give your Chi, a dab of a finger line of Nutri-cal when you think they may have an attack? or as soon as you realize that they are having an attack, Myself I give a dab once or twice a day for the first month of a puppies life just to be on the safe side, you can also use Karo syrup in a pinch.

A hypoglycemic attack can be brought on by different things like stress, or a poor diet or not being fed in a timely matter. You must make sure that your puppy or adult Chi has adequate food and water available to him or her at all times. And make sure you keep the puppy calm and as free from stress as possible during the transition period into the new home and around all new people and pets. And do not forget I am here for you for any questions you have. But if you feel your pup is in danger and it needs help right away please take him or her to your local vet right away!!

Do not wait, The safety of the puppy or adult should always be first! Note: No one can guarantee against hypoglycemic attacks, As this is something that happens quite allot in very small breeds of dogs but it can be prevented by the good care given by the buyer/owner or by the puppy sitter who watches your puppy while your at work. You will not find any breeder who will give a guarantee against hypoglycemic attacks. Because its something that can be helped by not leaving your puppy alone for to long at a time, and by not giving it the care that it needs like water and food every few hours.

You should keep a small tube of Nutri-cal in your house at all times just in case. And if you work and you will have someone baby sitting your puppy or older dog please inform them of how important this is, if you don't think they are able to really care for your puppy while your at work as you would? I would say it might be best to take off a week or so from work to care for your tiny puppy to make sure it gets the care it really needs just as if it was your child you would do the same if you knew it’s life was threaten.

Also remember to keep your puppy up to date on all shots and make sure to give him or her their wormer meds also in a timely matter. Take your new puppy to the vet regularly for check ups and be sure to put the right amount of flee/tick meds on your puppy to keep him or her from getting fleas but you need to make sure not to over dose your new baby by using to big of a dosage of any type of meds, this also includes their shots!!

Many very small puppies die by being given a whole dosage of a shot or wormer for a larger size puppy than the tiny puppy cant handle for a body that’s under one to two pounds. We suggest asking your vet about a half of a dosage of it's shots till the pups reaches 2-lb or over?, Plus never let your vet give Lepto with the puppies shots, it's been know to kill many tiny toy breed of puppies. Once after your puppy reaches 2 lbs then and only then after that can you give a full shot to your pup and if your vet feels its safe for Lepto. Also our vet suggests to give one mil. of benadriel before each puppy shot till its an adult.

Good luck with your new baby or adult Chihuahua!

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Chihuahua Breed History:
The origin of the world's smallest dog is one of the world's biggest puzzles. Some say the Chihuahua's ancestors lived in Egypt some 3,000 years ago and point to mummified remains of small dogs. Others state that the Chihuahua was domesticated in Mexico prior to 1519 and played a part in religious ceremonies. They believe the Chihuahuas were taken back to Spain after the Spanish Conquest and then spread throughout Europe and the Mediterranean. And finally, it has also been theorized that the Chihuahua breed was brought to Mexico by Chinese traders. Take your choice. Whatever the Chihuahua's beginnings, it was discovered late in the 19th century by American tourists in Mexico who took some of these dogs back to the States and it is from these that the Chihuahua breed developed. They were named for the Mexican state, Chihuahua, where they were found. Up until its time of development as a pure breed in the United States, the origin of the long-coated version of the Chihuahua is identical to that of the short-coated variety. The long, soft coat is thought to have been achieved by crossbreeding the Short Coat Chihuahua with other Toy breeds. Some say the Papillon, Pomeranian, Pekingese or Yorkshire Terrier, these have been suggested as possible crosses.
Chihuahua Breed Description:
Height/Weight: The Chihuahua dog may weigh from 1-6 lb (.5-3 kg) but dogs weighing 2-5 lb (1-3 kg) are most preferred, plus some Chihuahuas can become over weight do to being over fed they can even get up to around 12lbs which can be really un-healthy. Coat: In the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, the coat should be short and soft in texture, close and glossy. Soft in texture, the long coat is either flat or slightly curly. The ears are fringed and there's a ruff on the neck. Feathering is found on the feet and legs and a plumed tail finishes the picture. Color: Any color is permitted in the Chihuahua breed.
Chihuahua Breed Temperament:
Alert and spirited, the Chihuahua is personality in a small package. Chihuahuas become very attached to their owners and are very willing to please. Very much a lap dog, the Chihuahua enjoys being pampered. But don't let the small size fool you into thinking these dogs lack spunk! They are affectionate but they're also alert and make a fine little watchdog, and they love to go for car rides and out to walk on a leash.
Chihuahua Breed Exercise Requirements:
This swift-moving little dog with its saucy expression, rounded skull and flaring ears is so small that it can get the exercise it needs just by running around the house or apartment. A sprightly pet, the Chihuahua is an ideal companion for an apartment dweller or a couch potato who doesn't care to indulge in long, outdoor walks.
Chihuahua Breed Grooming Requirements:
Chihuahua grooming needs are minimal. Long coat Chihuahuas do require a little regular brushing.
Life Expectancy: 12 to 19 years Good with Children: Better suited for older, well behaved children (8 years of age and older) Dog Breed Group: Toy Group Size Group: Toy Other Commonly Used Names: Tea Cup Chihuahuas, Toy Chihuahuas, Teacup Chihuahua, Chiwawa, Chi, Tea-Cup, Standard Chihuahua, Mini Chihuahuas, Micro Chihuahuas. Health problems known in Chihuahuas and other toy breed dogs The Reverse Sneeze... Occasional bouts of sneezing, honking, snorting, and wheezing are not unusual in chihuahuas, and is sometimes called a "reverse sneeze". This sound is usually caused by a elongated soft palate that is thought to become temporarily misaligned. It is a common trait in most all toy breeds. Pulling hard on a leash, drinking too fast or getting overly excited can lead to an episode of this reverse sneezing. Also reverse sneezing SHOULD NOT be confused with a different condition called Collapsed Trachea. Although reverse sneezing may appear to sound real scary, it only lasts a real short time like one to two minutes and can be ended by either massaging the dog's neck and throat or encouraging the dog to swallow, drink or lick. Another way to slow the reverse sneeze is to clap your hands loud or make a high pitch noise to help distract the dog to help it start to breathe through it's mouth and help it to not be frighten. Hypoglycemic Attacks It is very important to care for your new chihuahua puppy properly. They need lots of your attention and love. And Tiny puppies and Tiny Chihuahuas adults can have Hypoglycemic Attacks if not taken care of properly. This is when there blood sugar goes way down. And this is very serious and could cause death. It must be treated in a timely matter by owners that know how to care for them. I keep Nutri-cal available at all times just in case one of my Chihuahuas might ever have this problem, This is a brown sticky sweet substance in a tube and can be found at your local vets office and pet stores like Petco and Petsmart. Just give your Chi, a dab of a finger line of Nutri-cal when you think they may have an attack? or as soon as you realize that they are having an attack, Myself I give a dab once or twice a day for the first month of a puppies life just to be on the safe side, you can also use Karo syrup in a pinch. A hypoglycemic attack can be brought on by different things like stress, or a poor diet or not being fed in a timely matter. You must make sure that your puppy or adult Chi has adequate food and water available to him or her at all times. And make sure you keep the puppy calm and as free from stress as possible during the transition period into the new home and around all new people and pets. And do not forget I am here for you for any questions you have. But if you feel your pup is in danger and it needs help right away please take him or her to your local vet right away!! Do not wait, The safety of the puppy or adult should always be first! Note: No one can guarantee against hypoglycemic attacks, As this is something that happens quite allot in very small breeds of dogs but it can be prevented by the good care given by the buyer/owner or by the puppy sitter who watches your puppy while your at work. You will not find any breeder who will give a guarantee against hypoglycemic attacks. Because its something that can be helped by not leaving your puppy alone for to long at a time, and by not giving it the care that it needs like water and food every few hours. You should keep a small tube of Nutri-cal in your house at all times just in case. And if you work and you will have someone baby sitting your puppy or older dog please inform them of how important this is, if you don't think they are able to really care for your puppy while your at work as you would? I would say it might be best to take off a week or so from work to care for your tiny puppy to make sure it gets the care it really needs just as if it was your child you would do the same if you knew it’s life was threaten. Also remember to keep your puppy up to date on all shots and make sure to give him or her their wormer meds also in a timely matter. Take your new puppy to the vet regularly for check ups and be sure to put the right amount of flee/tick meds on your puppy to keep him or her from getting fleas but you need to make sure not to over dose your new baby by using to big of a dosage of any type of meds, this also includes their shots!! Many very small puppies die by being given a whole dosage of a shot or wormer for a larger size puppy than the tiny puppy cant handle for a body that’s under one to two pounds. We suggest asking your vet about a half of a dosage of it's shots till the pups reaches 2-lb or over?, Plus never let your vet give Lepto with the puppies shots, it's been know to kill many tiny toy breed of puppies. Once after your puppy reaches 2 lbs then and only then after that can you give a full shot to your pup and if your vet feels its safe for Lepto. Also our vet suggests to give one mil. of benadriel before each puppy shot till its an adult. Good luck with your new baby or adult Chihuahua!