Chihuahua Club of Queensland.           
                       Our club is a small specialty breed  club                                   

We are affiliated with the
Canine Control Council,
Queensland. Australia.

An Introduction to Chihuahuas;

Compiled By Chihuahua Club of Queensland.

We meet every third Thursday, alternate months at the Dog Show -grounds, Durack.

Several times a year we have guest speakers who lecture us on various topics such as health, breeding and showing our great little dogs. Visitors welcome.

We host an Open Show and a Championship Show every year at Durack. And more recently have been facilitating a Chihuahua Fiesta Day which is open to the public and their Chihuahuas registered with the C.C.C. This is a fun day, giving people the chance to show their dog in the show ring, and allowing them to chat to many experienced breeders and dog owners. There are also demonstrations of grooming and advice on health issues.

We have several social events during the year, and encourage all members to participate in these.

Membership entities a member to our club publication four times yearly. We even have junior membership with the option of a magazine if required.

Membership also provides a discount on entry fees for our club shows.

Please contact the secretary for further details.

Secretary;
Mrs,J.Watt
9.Clifton Cres, Durack, Qld. 4077. AUSTRALIA

Phone; 07 3372 3654

wachowa@ozemail.com.au

Mobile;

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The Household Pet Chihuahua
"HISTORY".

The true origin of the Chihuahua is shrouded in mystery although it is widely accepted that they were the temple dogs of the Aztecs. Legend has it that the Chihuahua dog was revered for its ability to guard against ailments of the chest and throat. It was believed to be able to lead its dead master safely through the nine lands of the underworld and to guide the masters soul to heaven.

A blue Chihuahua was the most highly prized and is still very valued today. Perhaps because blue is the colour of the sky. The breed first arrived in Australia in 1954 but few were bred. They were first shown in Australia in 1956 in Victoria. The Chihuahua Club of Queensland was formed in 1969.

DESCRIPTION

Chihuahuas are small compact little dogs weighing as little as one pound as much as six pounds. They are the smallest breed of dog in the world. They have an apple domed skull and large flaring ears. The Chihuahua has a flat furry tail and come in both smooth coat and long coat varieties. The muzzle is moderately short and the body slightly longer than the height at the shoulder. The tail is carried up and over the back. Both the smooth coat and long coat may have under coat. Either variety can be efficiently groomed in 10 minutes each day. Over bathing can cause skin irritations. Their nails do require cutting fairly often as they grow long and curved and if not tended to, will twist the toes and eventually grow into the skin.

PERSONALITY

Chihuahuas are easy to care for in small homes or apartments but must have good fences around their yard. This is a very intelligent breed which thrives on company either yours or another Chihuahua. They can be possessive and need to be treated gently but firmly. They are clean dogs and are easily trained provided you are consistent and allow them free access to the yard. They love sunshine and play and are a very high energy dog. They have a cheeky personality and are not nervous or snappy if bred properly and raised and trained carefully with love. They are excellent watchdogs and will bark if there is something to bark

A. Incessant barking for no reason is a origin of boredom.

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