Chihuahua Breed Standards

Long haired and short haired Chihuahuas

What are Breed Standards? In the case of dogs, a breed standard, describes the desirable and undesirable attributes of appearance and temperament for an individual breed. As dogs vary greatly from one breed to another, there is no single standard of good conformation. For example, what is considered as good conformation for a lapdog will [...]

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The Shivering Chihuahua

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Why do Chihuahuas Shiver They tremble and shiver constantly. What is amiss with Chihuahuas that do this? In most cases, there is absolutely nothing wrong with Chihuahuas that tremble and shake. There is, however, a reason for it. Chihuahuas may shake due to the abundance of energy that they have. Have you ever had too [...]

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Getting a Companion for Your Companion Chihuahua

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Does your companion dog need a companion? If you own a Chihuahua, the chances are very good that you need a companion for him. Chihuahuas require a lot of time and attention. They have an incredible amount of energy, and they become bored easily if they don’t have all of your attention. If you are [...]

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Trimming your Chihuahua’s Nails

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In order to save your skin and the skin of your Chihuahua, as well as your furniture and floors, you will want to trim your Chihuahuas nails at least once a month. Trimming the Chihuahua’s nails is also important because long nails will quickly become uncomfortable for him. Trimming a dogs nails isn’t really hard, [...]

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Common Chihuahua Health Problems

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For the most part, Chihuahuas are a healthy breed, and your Chihuahua will live to be anywhere from 15 to 22 years of age. This doesn’t mean that there aren’t any health concerns that you must be aware of. As with any breed of dog, there are certain health risks associated with Chihuahuas, as well [...]

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