Chihuahuas are the smallest breed of dog in the world, and they are the only "natural" toy breed - meaning they are naturally small and not a result of generations of breeding-down larger breeds. Despite their small size, Chihuahuas are blessed with mountains of energy and affection.
The Chihuahua is either long-coat or short-coat. In Canada and the United Kingdom, long-coats and short-coats are considered two separate breeds. However, in the United States, there is no such distinction.The Chihuahua is energetic, alert, observant, and agile. Despite their size, Chihuahuas can be bold with other larger dogs and can also be very protective of their families, making them good watch dogs.
The Chihuahua is a rather popular breed in the U.S.A.- Ranked 12th most registered breed by the AKC for 2008.
Common Chihuahua Healths Problem
The Chihuahua is generally healthy with relatively few health problems. They are a long-lived breed, often living up to 16 years and beyond.
One common health problem with the Chihuahua is obesity. Because of their small size, they do not need a lot of food but owners tend to over-feed their Chihuahuas. If you have a Chi, therefore, it is important to keep his weight in check for his overall health.
Though not a health problem, the Chihuahua (as well as many other toy breeds) tends to shiver or tremble, especially when the dog is excited or stressed. Toy dogs have a higher metabolism and so dissipate body heat faster than larger dogs. Shivering helps to generate body heat. Chihuahuas should always be protected against the cold - a doggie sweater or blanket in the winter is necessary.
Despite the fact that they have relatively few health issues, the Chihuahua, like all breeds, do have some genetic problems. Below are some of the more common Chihuahua health problems:
The Chihuahua is generally healthy with relatively few health problems. They are a long-lived breed, often living up to 16 years and beyond.
One common health problem with the Chihuahua is obesity. Because of their small size, they do not need a lot of food but owners tend to over-feed their Chihuahuas. If you have a Chi, therefore, it is important to keep his weight in check for his overall health.
Though not a health problem, the Chihuahua (as well as many other toy breeds) tends to shiver or tremble, especially when the dog is excited or stressed. Toy dogs have a higher metabolism and so dissipate body heat faster than larger dogs. Shivering helps to generate body heat. Chihuahuas should always be protected against the cold - a doggie sweater or blanket in the winter is necessary.
Despite the fact that they have relatively few health issues, the Chihuahua, like all breeds, do have some genetic problems. Below are some of the more common Chihuahua health problems:
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