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Your Chihuahua is just like a
new baby in your home. You need to form a routine the same
way you would with a new human baby .... regular mealtimes,
sleeping times, toilet times and play times or cuddle times.
Children are attracted to Chihuahuas because of their tiny
size and pretty faces but children can be careless when
playing with a Chihuahua and can accidentally injure their
tiny bones and ligaments. Chihuahuas must never be teased,
handled roughly or smacked, if they need reprimanding, a
harsh voice is enough..
A Chihuahua must not be left
outside at night so be sure that the whole family is
prepared and happy to have a dog in the house most of the
time. Chihuahuas are very loyal and protective of their
"people" often not wanting to share you or your home even
with visitors. In fact they will try hard to protect you and
yours from all, despite their tiny size. Your Chihuahua
could live well in excess of ten years, consider this if you
are elderly and make provision for your little companion's
future.
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Household Pet Chihuahua
Your home needs to be safe
for your Chihuahua the same as for infants. Watch for power
leads, poisons, open doors, gates, high verandas, steps, low
fences, damaged fences, poisonous plants, house or workshop
chemicals.
Due to it's tiny size it
cannot be too strongly stressed that Chihuahuas be desexed
as soon as practicable. You must realize, the average dog in
the street will easily kill your Chihuahua, whether it is a
little bitch in season or a little dog following a bitch in
season.
Chihuahuas tend to lose coat
throughout the whole year but daily brushing will prevent
this problem on the furniture. They are clean in their
habits and prefer to toilet as far away from the house as
possible, so ensure they have yard access or are put out at
regular times and just before going to bed at night.
Chihuahuas are real dogs and
will maintain better health if fed on commercial dog food
and will only be fussy eaters if they are allowed to be.
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Helmut
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