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Choosing a Veterinarian for Your Chihuahua

If you thought choosing your Chihuahua was hard, just wait until you try to choose a veterinarian to care for your Chihuahua. This is much like selecting a doctor for yourself or your child – and there is much to consider.

The first thing that you want to look for in a veterinarian is whether or not they have experience with small dogs, and more specifically with Chihuahuas. Not all veterinarians are qualified to care for small dogs – even…

Chihuahuas and Other Pets

Most people who own Chihuahuas only own Chihuahuas, and there is a very good reason for this. Chihuahuas simply don’t get along with other pets in most cases, but this doesn’t mean that they can’t get along with pets if they are put into the right situation.

First note that at any age, Chihuahuas will usually fare well with their own breed. Two or more Chihuahuas can get along famously, and will be a great source of companionship for each…

Chihuahuas and Children

Most Chihuahua owners will agree that Chihuahuas and children really don’t mix well. This mostly refers to very small children, but may also refer to older children, depending largely on the Chihuahua in question.

You see, Chihuahuas are much like small children themselves. They are not very tolerant of other pets, unless those other pets are in fact Chihuahuas. They are also not very tolerant of small children – and again depending on the dog, they may become highly jealous…

Bathing Your Chihuahua

Depending on how dirty or smelly your Chihuahua gets, he will need to be bathed at least once a month, although most owners will give their indoor Chihuahuas a bath once every one to two weeks. As a dog, the animal will be going outdoors often, and can get into all manner of things that you will want to wash away.

Bathing a Chihuahua is fairly easy. First, only use shampoo that is designed for dogs. Human shampoo – including baby…

Adopting an Older Chihuahua

When you decide to get a Chihuahua, you might determine that you want an older Chihuahua. There are many reasons why an older dog may be preferred to a puppy.

The first reason you might prefer an older Chihuahua is that puppies take up a great deal of time. In the case of tiny Chihuahuas, you may even need a baby sitter when you work, while the dog is still a baby. The chances are good that you could find an…

Are You Ready for a Pet Chihuahua?

Before you get any type of pet, it is important to determine whether or not you are really ready to own and care for a pet. However, this is especially true when it comes to getting a Chihuahua of your very own.

These are precious tiny dogs, but don’t let the small fool you. These are also incredibly high energy dogs, and while they don’t require a great deal of grooming, they do require a great deal of time and attention.

First…

The History of Chihuahuas

Chihuahuas are fascinating little dogs – with a fascinating history as well. The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog known to man, and some scientists believe that the Chihuahua is also the oldest living breed of dog as well.

The Chihuahua gets its name from Chihuahua, Mexico, located in the northern part of Mexico. It is often stated that this is where the dog was ‘discovered,’ but that isn’t necessarily true, since the Chihuahua has been around at least as…