Chihuahua Grooming – Hair, Teeth, and Nails Oh My! Breathe a sigh of relief! Grooming a Chihuahua is relatively easy when compared to other breeds of dogs, and even more so when compared to the other toy breeds. Of course this depends upon whether or not you have the short hair or the long hair … Read more
Minimizing Shedding – How Can the Smallest Dog Shed So Much? Do Chihuahuas shed? Believe it or not, I have actually been asked this question before. Unfortunately the answer is yes, Chihuahuas shed like any other dog. A better question might be. How can such a small dog shed so much? You may have been … Read more
Chihuahua Life Expectancy As a general rule of thumb the smaller the breed the longer the life expectancy. How long does a Chihuahua live? Chihuahuas have one of the longest expected life spans of any purebred dog. The Chihuahua has a life expectancy of 15 – 20 years with some Chihuahuas living to 25 years … Read more
Chihuahua Puppy Nutrition Proper nutrition for your chihuahua puppies: Pound for pound your puppy needs twice as much calories as an adult dog of the same breed. Puppies need a lot of calories to fuel their rapid growth, they grow the fastest the first five months. Providing proper nutrition is essential to a puppy`s health, … Read more
Adult Chihuahua Nutrition Commercial Dog Food Commercial dog food labels can be as confusing to read as reading human food labels, but usually the more expensive the dog food the better the quality. The fewer the ingredients the better. The first ingredient in a lot of dog foods is corn. Corn is not digested well … Read more
Corneal Ulcers in Chihuahuas One of the things we most love about our chihuahuas are surely their expressive eyes, yet precisely because of their large, prominent nature, owners should be on the lookout for corneal ulcers, a very painful condition that can occur through injury and other causes. What is the cornea? The cornea is the external … Read more
Chihuahua Colors and Markings The Chihuahua is unique in that it has an almost endless variety of colors, markings, and patterns. Not to mention that most color combination can be found on both the long haired Chihuahua or the short haired Chihuahua. Below is a list of the main types of colors, patterns, and markings; … Read more
Chihuahua Traits & Breed Standards The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the world. According to the AKC (American Kennel Club), the Chihuahua can officially weigh between 2 – 6 lbs. The CKC (Continental Kennel Club) allows up to 7 lbs. for Chihuahuas. This weight standard is based on a healthy weight, and … Read more
Chihuahua “Chiwawa” Names Mexican, Spanish, and Latino Names For Your Chihuahua Get some unique and appropriate ideas for naming your Chihuahua. Celebrate your Chihuahua`s heritage being named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Adelita: In Spanish it means kind or winged, part of the nobility. Amigo: A friend, or partner. Abilene or Abilina: Is a filbert or hazelnut, possibly naming … Read more
Chihuahua Vaccines Chihuahuas are a fairly healthy breed, but are still prone to certain health problems. Getting your pups vaccinated is a reasonable precaution that any dog owner should take. Although it is rare for your Chihuahua to have adverse effects from vaccines, it does happen. Because of the devastation canine diseases can cause, the … Read more