Paw-some Chihuahua Facts You Should Know If You Want One!
Chihuahuas, like anyone or any dog that is cold and afraid, trembles so boots and coats are a must. Chihuahuas are prone to shivers caused by various reasons – excitement, cold, fear, anxiety and medical conditions. As you notice excessive shivering, it won’t harm to ask your vet.
Chihuahuas have a brain that is big for their size. These little dogs are highly trainable, especially if you start training them early. Like any dogs, patience, love and starting early gives your Chihuahua the advantage of learning tricks as soon as possible.
Wondering if Chihuahuas are for you? Take a look at the following list and see if you’re up for the challenge!
Chihuahuas are very protective of their owners. Chihuahuas are often misunderstood because they tend to be mean towards strangers, but the truth is they just love their owners so much. They try to protect their owners the best way they possibly can, even with the considerably tiny size of their body.
Chihuahuas are one of the dog breeds that don’t shed much. If you’re looking for a dog that doesn’t leave much of a trail of furs, then Chihuahuas are for you. However, this doesn’t mean they won’t need to be groomed. Those with long-haired Chihuahuas need to be combed and groomed to help keep them neat and tidy.
Chihuahuas are a great breed if you’re looking for one that can comfortable life in a small apartment. Since they obviously do not take a large space like other dogs, they can easily live comfortably even in small places like flats.
Chihuahuas do not do very well with children. These little dogs have quite a big personality and taking home a Chihuahua where little children are may not be a great idea. This is especially true your Chihuahua of choice has acquired a bad temperament gene. Note to self: do not breed from a male and female Chihuahua dogs with both bad temperaments.
Chihuahuas needed to be trained early on. Because of their genes, we cannot all choose a Chihuahua that has good temperament genes especially if you’re fostering one from a shelter. The best way to manage them, later on, is by training them as early as possible.
Chihuahuas are healthy dogs that are very active and have high levels of energy. Just because they are tiny doesn’t mean they want to be pampered every second. People tend to carry them around as if they’ll easily get tired if they walk a couple mile. But these dogs are as active as larger dogs.