Chihuahua Breed

The loyal and strong willed, Mexican miniature

Chihuahua Puppies for Sale

Chihuahua Breed Description

Life Expectancy
15-20 years
Learning Rate
High
Litter Size
1 to 4
Size
Small
Weight
Dogs: 2-6 pounds
Bitches: 2-5 pounds
Height
Dogs: 6-12 inches
Bitches: 5-10 inches
Country of Origin
Mexico
Groups
AKC Toy Dogs
FCI Group IX.: Companion and Toy Dogs
TKC Toy
Other Names
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Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the world; it was named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. The Chihuahua is a graceful, alert, swift-moving little dog with saucy expression, compact, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament. It is a strong-willed, intensely loyal dog breed. It becomes very attached to its owners, even to the point of jealousy.

Chihuahua dog

There are two distinct breed types, one with a long coat of soft texture, the other with a short coat. Identical otherwise, both can be whelped in the same litter. Adored for its small size, the Chihuahua is a bright eyed, dainty dog. It is perfect for apartment living.

Temperament

Chihuahua dog

The Chihuahua is courageous, extremely lively, proud and enterprising, it gives and demands affection. It likes to lick its owner’s faces. It is undeniably suspicious of strangers. When strangers are present, it follows its owner’s every move, keeping as close as possible. This breed may snap at teasing children; it is not recommended for children.

Chihuahua dog

The Chihuahua must resort to his sharp teeth in self-defense. Socialization as a puppy is a must to avoid excessive aggressiveness with other dogs as well as reserve with strangers. It may be slightly difficult to train, but it is intelligent, learns quickly, and responds well to proper, gentle training. It can be noisy and may require patience to housebreak. It tends to be fairly dog aggressive. It makes a very good watchdog.

Colors

Chihuahua colors

Any color or mixture.

Coat

Chihuahua coat

Long: Long, soft to touch, slight waviness is permissible Short: Short, dense, soft to touch

Health Issuess

Health Issues

They tend to wheeze and snore quite often, and in rare cases this can lead to colds and rheumatism. If a cough, wheeze or snore continues regularly check with a vet. It can also suffer occasionally from corneal dryness and secondary glaucoma. To minimize the risk of your Chihuahua  developing any hereditary health issues, you should buy a puppy from a reputable Chihuahua breeder.

Living Environment

Chihuahuas hate the cold and may shiver even in moderate temperatures. So be well aware in winter months. It will tolerate and even appreciate a warm sweater on cooler days. It is perfect for apartment life and is low maintenance in the home.

Living environment

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