When you bring your new Chihuahua pup home for the first time you feel like you are ready to bond with your little dog and get started on a life full of love and happiness. That is great but you need to also be constantly learning about their behavior and the things you should be doing to help your dog get used to you and your house and also what you can do to help your dog learn to interact better with people. It is a long road you have ahead of you, but if you keep learning about your dog then the possibilities are endless.
Right off the bat let's just get this one out of the way and say that Chihuahuas and kids do not mix. Chihuahuas do not like loud noise, a lot of commotion, and also the kind of running around that kids do. That kind of activity will stress your dog out and possibly cause it to rely on a bite reaction where it will bite everyone it sees and it will also start barking uncontrollably. So if you have kids you will probably want to avoid purchasing a Chihuahua pup.
Everyone loves to watch a little Chihuahua pup bark and protect a toy or it's bed from evil forces. But the fact is that behavior such as this protection behavior can develop into serious problems later in the dog's life where the dog will not trust anyone and will bark and snip at anyone that comes near it. You need to let the dog have its space but also let it know that it is safe in the house and that no one is trying to take anything from it. Positive reinforcement and lots of love can do this.
A Chihuahua is a toy breed and one of the smallest of the toy breeds so they are also very fragile dogs. Unlike many other breeds the Chihuahua does not do well with running and jumping around so you may want to discourage your dog from climbing too much. A Chihuahua is fragile and a jump from a table to the floor can break bones so discourage climbing. Also avoid picking the dog up too much, as the leap from your arms to the floor can be extremely unsafe as well.
The Chihuahua has a mind of its own so when it comes to housebreaking a Chihuahua pup will give you quite a battle. You will need a lot of patience and a lot of advice, so be sure to do a lot of research on Chihuahua housebreaking before you get started. The biggest thing you will have to contend with is the fact that the Chihuahua hates the elements like rain and wind so getting them to go outside for anything can be a challenge. Exercise patience and be ready for a long fight.
There is a lot to know about such a little dog and the Chihuahua is the smallest of the toy breeds. You need to be well informed in order to properly deal with all of the issues that will come up when training your pup so be sure you do a lot of reading and if you bought your dog from a breeder then be sure to ask them a lot of questions too because you will need all the help you can get.
If you need advice on raising Chihuahua puppies then you can use this article. If you need assistance with Chihuahua puppy care then this article may help.
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Where To Find Chihuahua Puppies
Chihuahua puppies come in two varieties; the long coat variety and the smooth coat variety. The smooth coat has short hair with a very smooth coat. The long coat variety has a longer thicker coat, sometimes curly around the head and ears. Bathing once a month is sufficient for this breed and brushing once a week is enough grooming for a Chihuahua puppy. Chihuahua puppies are the smallest of the breeds but live just as long as any size of dog breeds and are for the most part very sweet and even tempered dogs.
This toy breed is actually quite muscular with a fine bone structure, but can be prone to ear infections. Chihuahua puppies are not good with children do to their small stature. They also do not do well in homes with other animals. However, they are very loyal to their masters. Be sure your new Chihuahua puppy has AKC papers, is wormed, has been given it's first shots and a very good health guarantee. All reputable Chihuahua breeders will provide these services with the purchase of your new puppy.
It is very important to bathe your Chihuahua puppy at least once a month and brushing your Chihuahua puppy’s coat once a week is also highly recommended if you want to maintain a healthy coat for your puppy. If you own a longhaired Chihuahua puppy it is very important to brush your puppy’s coat at least twice a week. The long hair on Chihuahua puppies can get tangled quite easily because the coat on a longhaired Chihuahua puppy is long and thin especially around his chin, ears and neck. A good brush will remedy the problems with tangles.
It doesn’t take long to groom Chihuahua puppies because of their stature and the puppies enjoy all of the attention. Chihuahua puppies are fun to dress in little outfits with matching hair bows. This toy breed is very popular with teenage girls and many celebrities. They are easy and fun to care for.
The AKC tries to govern all registered puppy breeders especially those breeding Chihuahua puppies. Because there are so many Chihuahua breeders in existence it is very difficult to watchdog over all of them, however, if you know what you are looking for and ask the breeder a lot of questions, you will soon know whether you have found a good breeder. The breeder of Chihuahua puppies should be very open about his breeding policies and provide the proper AKC papers for every puppy.
The puppies should be wormed, have its shots and have a very generous health guarantee. Most of these breeders will not provide a crate, so you should invest in a good one to help make the moving transition easier on the puppy and the owner. Be sure and ask about these items before even looking at the puppies because there will be no need to spend time with this breeder if he does not provide you with these essential items for the new puppy.
Chihuahua puppies only need to be bathed once a month. They also only need to be brushed once or twice a week. How to choose the right Chihuahua puppy is simple when researching and consulting with the AKC.
This toy breed is actually quite muscular with a fine bone structure, but can be prone to ear infections. Chihuahua puppies are not good with children do to their small stature. They also do not do well in homes with other animals. However, they are very loyal to their masters. Be sure your new Chihuahua puppy has AKC papers, is wormed, has been given it's first shots and a very good health guarantee. All reputable Chihuahua breeders will provide these services with the purchase of your new puppy.
It is very important to bathe your Chihuahua puppy at least once a month and brushing your Chihuahua puppy’s coat once a week is also highly recommended if you want to maintain a healthy coat for your puppy. If you own a longhaired Chihuahua puppy it is very important to brush your puppy’s coat at least twice a week. The long hair on Chihuahua puppies can get tangled quite easily because the coat on a longhaired Chihuahua puppy is long and thin especially around his chin, ears and neck. A good brush will remedy the problems with tangles.
It doesn’t take long to groom Chihuahua puppies because of their stature and the puppies enjoy all of the attention. Chihuahua puppies are fun to dress in little outfits with matching hair bows. This toy breed is very popular with teenage girls and many celebrities. They are easy and fun to care for.
The AKC tries to govern all registered puppy breeders especially those breeding Chihuahua puppies. Because there are so many Chihuahua breeders in existence it is very difficult to watchdog over all of them, however, if you know what you are looking for and ask the breeder a lot of questions, you will soon know whether you have found a good breeder. The breeder of Chihuahua puppies should be very open about his breeding policies and provide the proper AKC papers for every puppy.
The puppies should be wormed, have its shots and have a very generous health guarantee. Most of these breeders will not provide a crate, so you should invest in a good one to help make the moving transition easier on the puppy and the owner. Be sure and ask about these items before even looking at the puppies because there will be no need to spend time with this breeder if he does not provide you with these essential items for the new puppy.
Chihuahua puppies only need to be bathed once a month. They also only need to be brushed once or twice a week. How to choose the right Chihuahua puppy is simple when researching and consulting with the AKC.
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