Physical Exercise Requirements: Low physical activity requirements (less than 1 hour per day)

Living conditions: In apartment/home

Weight: 1.5 to 3 kilos

Character

The Chihuahua, though small, possesses a confidence and courage that any fighting dog would envy. Because of its ardent temperament, the Chihuahua often gets into scuffles with the larger breeds. Though the strength of character is not unimportant, but, unfortunately, it can hardly save your pet from another dog’s teeth. However, with family members, the breed is very friendly and strongly attached to one of its members. Most likely this will be the one who spends the most time with the dog. If you have pets at home, the Chihuahua will quickly become friends with them.

Grooming

It is not at all difficult to look after the doggy of this breed, which makes it possible to keep the chihuahua even in a small apartment. The representatives of this breed get used to the litter box. But, in spite of the fact that the doggie doesn’t need to go on a walk to go to the toilet, to keep her at home without leaving, too, you can’t. Owners should plan their day so that they can allot half an hour for a walk with the pet. This will be quite enough for the pet. For walks with the chihuahua you need a leash, because of its frailty and diminutiveness the doggie was under control of the owner. Too heavy climbs, barriers and ladders can damage the spine of the chihuahua. Therefore, it is necessary to carry doggies over obstacles. Chihuahuas that are too neat will not walk through puddles. And in this case they are more comfortable to cross the obstacle in the hands of the owner. Long-haired Chihuahuas moult twice a season. At this time you have to increase the number of combings from two times a week to four. Chihuahuas bathe up to three times a year, not counting the care of dirty paws after walks. Besides the fact that dogs 2-3 times a month are trimmed claws, they need an obligatory care of eyes and ears. The latter are cleaned with cotton swabs, and for the eyes suit a wipe moistened with a special liquid for eye care. You can buy it in our store (see Recommended Items).

Feeding

Chihuahuas are known for their fastidious eating habits. Many of them spend their lives indoors. To stay healthy, Chihuahua dogs need a balanced diet and the right food that takes their specific characteristics into account.

Diseases

periodontal disease
Dislocated kneecap
urolithiasis
mitral valve failure