Chihuahua Breed FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Chihuahua Breed
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The information herein is based on some research and my own experiences with one Chihuahua. I take no responsibility for any mishaps that may occur as a result of this FAQ. Feedback and comments are always welcome.
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1. Chihuahuas: Introduction- To know me is to love me. -- Chihuahua's motto, if they ...
- 2. Chihuahuas: History
- Carvings found in the Monastery of Huejotzingo, on the highway ...
- 3. Chihuahuas: Physical Description
- Chihuahuas go under the classification of toy breeds. The ...
- 4. Chihuahuas: Temperament
- Chis aren't dogs, I'm conviced -- they are four-legged babies....
- 5. Chihuahuas: Care and Maintenance
- Chihuahuas are a good breed for city-dwellers, or those who ...
- 6. Chihuahuas: Special Medical Problems
- Owners should be aware that Chihuahuas are prone to weak knees....
- 1. Aren't Chihuahuas expensive?
- If they have their American Kennel Club official certificate papers,...
- 2. What is Chihuahuas life-span?
- Toy breeds live the longest of any size dog. Expect a life-span ...
- 3. How much exercise do Chihuahuas require?
- Not much. This little breed has bouts of energy each day ...
- 4. Do Chihuahuas require special dog food?
- No. They have the same nutritional needs as most dogs. I feed ...
- 5. I've heard Chihuahuas are nervous, high-strung dogs. Is that true?
- Yes, they are high-strung dogs. I define high-strung as follows:...
- 6. Are Chihuahuas good with children?
- Generally, no. Be careful when walking your Chihuahua to keep ...
- 7. I'm allergic to dogs, but I heard Chihuahuas won't bother me; is that true?
- Opinion seems to vary on this point. Some say it's an old-wives'...
- 8. What are the difference between a long-haired and a short-haired Chihuahua?
- I am told that there is no difference in personality, only in ...
- 9. Is it safe to take your Chihuahua on a cold weather walk?
- Owners must be very sensitive to the fact that short-...
- 10. Are Chihuahuas sociable with other dogs?
- Generally speaking, no. However, there are many exceptions and ...
- 11. Aren't Chihuahuas kind of dim?
- It is understandable how this breed has developed this reputation. ...
- 12. Can Chihuahuas be trained?
- As you might suspect from number 9 above, yes, they can be trained....
- 13. Is my Chihuahua a dog or a mole?
- It is a characteristic of the Chihuahua to prefer to sleep under ...
- 14. Does my Chihuahua expect a suntan?
- Chihuahuas are quite the sun-worshipers. They prefer to bask in ...
- 15. My Chihuahua's shivering--is this because s/he's cold?
- Chihuahuas shiver when they are wary, unhappy, or frightened....
- 16. Is there a Chihuahua mailing list?
- Yes. Frank Jackson (fjack01@emory.edu) operates the ...
- 17. Is there a Chihuahua Home Page?
- Yes! It's maintained by Josh Peck, jbpeck@icon-stl.net....
- 18. Is there a Chihuahua Rescue center?
- Yes. The contact name and address for the National Chihuahua ...
- 1. Chihuahua Resources: Internet
- CHIHUA-L, the listserv discussion list....
- 2. Chihuahua Books
- American Kennel Club, The Complete Dog Book, 17th Ed., Howell ...
- 3. Chihuahua Clubs
- I'm constantly revising and adding to this section. If you see ...
- 4. Chihuahua Magazines
- This list only has magazines available in the U.S.--please help ...
- 5. Chihuahua Videos
- The American Kennel Club offers a video on Chihuahuas for about $35.00....
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