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 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…

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…

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