Welcome to the world’s smallest and most moveable canine breed! The teeny tiny Chihuahua (pronounced Chi-Wah-Wah) is critically loyal to its proprietor and is a well-liked selection among the many toy canine breed group. Chihuahuas are available two varieties – short-haired or long-haired – and require little or no train past scuttling round the home, owing to their modest proportions. A perfect indoors-only canine.

Details:

Breed Group: Toy

Dimension: Small

Sheds?: Sure

Coat size: Brief or Medium

Train: As much as half-hour per day

Grooming required?: No less than as soon as per week

Historical past

The Chihuahua’s identify comes from Mexico, however opinions differ as to the breed’s origins. Some specialists say it got here from China. Others say it got here from South or Central America. Both approach, Chihuahuas grew to become well-liked in Europe within the early a part of the twentieth century.

Well being

Chihuahuas can reside a whopping 14-18 years.

They’re inclined to quite a lot of well being points together with eye issues, rheumatism, bone fracture in puppyhood, and molera (a gap within the cranium). Care is required round poisonous family substances because it gained’t take a lot to make a Chihuahua sick.

Traits

The large character

Chihuahuas have a vigorous and diversified temperament and change into very hooked up to their homeowners. The usually categorical this devotion with an enthusiastic session of face-licking.

Small Canine Syndrome

The temptation to ‘child’ such an lovely little canine is big. However the worth is excessive. Chihuahuas that don’t really feel like their proprietor is a powerful pack chief shortly change into wired and can attempt to boss you abound by barking.

Coaching

Chihuahuas have a repute for being exhausting to coach, however that’s often the results of human failings. Nevertheless lovely a Chihuahua is, on the finish of the day it’s nonetheless an animal, and must be socialised with constructive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behaviour.

Burglary

Burglary a Chihuahua is usually a little on the troublesome aspect – however that is typically related to lax coaching all spherical.

The place to seek out Chihuahuas

Chihuahua Teams

Fancy speaking to fellow Chihuahua homeowners about how life is best if you share it with one of many cutest creatures on the planet? Discover a group beneath.

British Chihuahua Membership
North London Small Canine and Toy Breed Meetup Group
Chihuahua World
Chihuahua Individuals

Undertake a Chihuahua

Need to undertake a Chihuahua in want of a loving dwelling? Discover a rescue centre beneath.

Chihuahua Rescue UK
British Chihuahua Membership
Little Canine Rescue

Breeders

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