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A Little Bit about the Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is known by no other name and has been popular north and south of the Rio Grande for many years.  It is the oldest purebred canine native to the North American continent.

It's origin is filled with tales and extends back to the Toltec civilization of Mexico in the ninth century.  Discovery of the earliest Chihuahuas were in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico.  Ancestors could include a small hairless Chinese dog, which could account for the size reduction of the original.  The ancient people in Mexico first developed a prairie dog or gopher, which was mute, longhaired and larger than the present-day Chihuahua.

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 Tales are many about the uses of this tiny dog in Toltec and later Aztec religious rites.  Nearly all Chihuahua fanciers accept one fact:  This is that the modern dog that was discovered in Chihuahua, Mexico, in the mid-1800s stands apart from all other canines.  This tiny breed prefers its own kind to all other dogs.  It can be sociable with other dogs, but most definitely still is more content when surrounded by other Chihuahuas.  Because of this fact it probably is not a good idea to own other pets if you desire to own one.  Your household will be better off with multiple Chihuahuas if that is your chosen breed.

The Chihuahua has no claims of ties to royalty and any hunting abilities or heritage.  It is known primarily as a wonderful little social able human companion and that is the main purpose of this little dog today and in time past.  The Chihuahua is quite content to have no work assigned to it.  He fits nicely even in the smallest spaces and is content to spend his days lying in the sun or being pampered by its humans.  It makes a perfect pocket pal and can travel with you just about anywhere almost invisible to strangers.  The Chihuahua is not a big eater; therefore, food expense for the little dog is quite minimal.  He actually requires no kind of special care beyond a warm place to sleep and his treasured humans.

Chihuahua is usually most comfortable with senior adults and other adult families.  They do not fit well into homes with preschoolers, toddlers or young adolescents.  Preschoolers may try to grab at this little dog, toddlers are likely to step on it or fall over it and young adolescents in their busy rush of a day may injure it.

Personality

The Chihuahua will usually claim ownership of one family member with whom it bonds tightly.  He is brave, loyal, affectionate and intelligent that can be highly sensitive and stubborn.  He does not do well walking on a leash and being taken for long walks.  It is just easier to pick up the Chihuahua and carry him on your walk rather than have him in a collar and on a leash.  They are mostly house companions and adornments.  Some are able to learn tricks and may even enjoy performing for guests.

Appearance

The Chihuahua has no height standard but usually stands about 5 inches tall and weighs no more than 6 pounds.  Its skull is described as an apple dome shape, with or without a spot spot.  Its muzzle is short and pointed.  He or she is shown in smooth- and longhaired varieties.  The smooth variety’s coat should be soft, glossy and close.  The longhaired variety coat has a soft texture withor without waves or curls, its ears are edged with fringes, and its tail, feet, legs and neck are well feathered.  Colors are any color or combination of colrs, solid, marked, or splashed.

Grooming

You will need a cushioned bristle brush and a medium-toothed comb for both the smooth coat and long haired varieties.  The long haired Chihuahua is easy to maintain with weekly brushing.  The short haired coat also benefits from weekly brushings.  You can use a chamois cloth to bring the coat up to a shine in the short haired version.

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Chihuahua Nutrition

You might think all pet food manufacturers produce dog food with the pet's best interests in mind.  This is far from being the truth.  The current pet food regulations allow manufacturers to use ingredients that you would never give to your pet on purpose.  You might be a little shocked to learn exactly what some brands of pet food really contain.  Some use by-products like feet, bones and intestines, chemical preservatives such as BHA and BHT and grains that are most likely to cause your pets intestinal problems and extra visits to the vet.  Very few actually use real meat as a protein source.

If you are interested in seeing a video about what some manufacturers, and possibly the dog food you are using now, actually contains, visit this link:  http://www.healthylife27.com   There is an interested video on this site you might find educational.

Sincerely,

Connie Limon

Trilogy Independent Rep