We are moving back to Germany from North Carolina and we have 2 Chihuahuas which I really don't want to leave behind and my daughter has a cat which she loves to death! How much will it be for each pet?

If you will be travelling with them within Europe at any point, you will need an EU pet passport, which can be obtained from your vet. I recommend getting one anyway, as it makes future travel much easier. It's just a documentation of vaccines and other necessary health treatments.

You need to speak to your veterinarian to find out pre-travel costs. Each pet needs a rabies vaccination at least 30 days prior to travel (but within the last year). They need to be microchipped as well. If you get the pet passport, they will also need a blood test to verify antibodies in their system. Airlines usually require a health certificate from the vet. All this documentation needs to be in both English and German.

Some countries have very strict import regulations, and your pets will be checked by customs at each layover. For this reason, it's very helpful to avoid layovers within Europe, and have a direct flight from the US to Germany. UK is one of the strict countries, so you really need to avoid a layover there.

Each animal will need an airline-approved carrier suitable in size (usually hard plastic, grated and waterproof). The airlines I've flown only allowed two animals in one carrier if they were litter mates, but others may allow it.

The actual costs vary a lot by airline, airport, animal specifications and how many/where your layovers are. I paid over $1000 to move cats within the EU (to the UK which is very strict). I've read that others from the US paid about $200 per pet when moving to the EU. Some airlines allow travel as carry on, others insist pets are checked into a hold. Some only allow transfer as cargo, which tends to be a lot more expensive. Airlines have seasonal regulations depending on weather, and pets may not be able to fly in very warm or cold months, or be restricted to temperature-controlled cargo only.

In other words, you need to contact your planned airline, after you have found tickets but before you book. Verify all information with them several times, and ask for written confirmation. After you have booked your own tickets, you will need to reserve your pets' places, and verify them within a week or two of travel.

An example of prices is in the Delta link below. They charge $150 in cabin (and your pet counts as your carry on), $550 as checked baggage and cargo rates depend on weight and size of the carrier (but are likely to be more than the $550). These prices may be per pet or per carrier.

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If you want a dog that is loyal, lively, intelligent and you can carry around in your pocket than the Chihuahua might be for you!

This tiny dog that originates from Mexico was actually introduced to the rest of the world by the Chinese. It Can weigh under 2 1/2 pounds and is one of the smallest breed of dogs. Thought to be a sacred dog of pre-Colombian Indians this breed is fiercely loyal and bonds with his owner.

These little dogs can come in almost any color combination and are often seen in a tan and black combination, fawn and brown. One of the more desirable colors is chocolate which is a dark milk chocolate color and they can also be a chestnut color, silver color or a blue as well as multicolored. This dog has a short stout body with a round apple shaped head the dark eyes and the large years that stand erect. One of the interesting aspects of Chihuahua puppies is that their skull plates do meet leaving a hole called a molera. This will eventually closes by the time they become adults but you will need to be careful with your Chihuahua puppy.

The Chihuahua is energetic and loving. Chihuahuas are often seen licking their owners face and while they love to give affection they also love to receive it. Most Chihuahuas will bond with their owner and be wary of strangers and other animals. If you want your Chihuahua to get along good with people and animals you should socialize him from an early age and be sure he's handled by lots of people. Chihuahuas do seem to like other Chihuahuas however, so if you want more than one pet you might consider getting two Chihuahuas! As you might imagine Chihuahuas need to be weary of other moving objects as they are so tiny and can easily be hurt. For this reason Chihuahuas and small children are not a good mix. The Chihuahua, although he may seem feisty, is very delicate and can easily hurt by a small child that doesn't know any better.

Although Chihuahuas are very smart they may be a little difficult to train especially when it comes to housebreaking. Many owners simply paper train them or you could use a dog litter box as they are tiny enough to make this worthwhile. But being as they are intelligent they can learn many tricks and obedience if you take the time to train them with positive reinforcement. Chihuahuas, or any dog for that matter, do not respond well to yelling and hitting and this should never be used as a method of training.

The Chihuahua can be a bit noisy and is also aggressive even for its tiny size. As you can imagine a larger dog may seem very threatening to your tiny Chihuahua but he will stand up to it with great courage. Therefore you should protect your Chihuahua from such threats even if the other dog is friendly.

Although Chihuahuas are tiny and they do make good apartment pets they do need some exercise. Playing with your Chihuahua and taking him for a walk will help him remain fit and in good health. When walking your Chihuahua it's best to use a harness as opposed to a collar said their tiny wind pipes can become crushed with a collar. Just remember, if it is cold out, please dress your Chihuahua in a sweater as these dogs do not take well to the cold.

Chihuahuas are long-lived for small dogs and can live up to 15 years with the proper care. Since their eyes are large care needs to be taken that they don't become damaged and Chihuahuas can also be prone to glaucoma and dryness of the eyes. Due to a short snout the Chihuahua can also be wheezy. You also need to be careful with these tiny dogs that you do not overfeed them and you do not feed them anything that is toxic as a little teeny bit of chocolate or fertilizer or anything toxic can have drastic results. Not to mention that a little bit of overfeeding can result in an overweight and unhealthy dog.

The short coated dogs are easy to groom and care for and shed very little. You should brush your Chihuahua every week or so and give him a bath to keep them smelling great. Make sure to give your dog the appropriate vet care including yearly checkups and immunizations and you will have a loyal and affectionate friend for many years to come.

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I have two 18 month old chihuahuas / pomeranian dogs that are ready to give birth. how long does it normally take for dogs to have puppies? And are my dogs old enough?

Thank you for rescuing pregnant mixed breed dogs. There are lots of questions from disreputable breeders on here about pregnancy, so you might want to look into those or contact the rescue group where you rescued the dogs from. Thank you for not contributing to the 2-5 million unwanted animals killed each year in shelters.

I assume you rescued because a ehtical breeder would never breed mutt dogs and would know about pregnancy.

Once they have given birth, and hopefully they will survive, please have them spayed ASAP.

Good luck to you!

Is because I have five chihuahuas two males and three females the little ones are 6 months old, but I dont want the little male to get pregnant my female chihuahuas. The other male has been taken care, I havent take the little one because I think he is to small.

6-9 months depending on the dog.

Mine is 8 1/2 months and having her first heat.

I understand the worry about the size and the procedure, if he's over 5 lbs, I'd go ahead and have him fixed. If he's under 5 lbs, I'd talk to my vet about the risks associated as well as his experiences with such a tiny dog and go from there.

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DISCLAIMER: My Doberman would NEVER hurt my Chihuahua. They do this to each other every time one of them has something the other wants. Usually my Chihuahua steals whatever my Doberman has. This time he didn't for whatever reason. Please do not comment telling me how mean I am or how my Doberman is going to eat my Chihuahua because she's not. Do you honestly think I would put either of my dogs in any danger?

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Sometimes called a Pomchi or even a Chiranian, the Chihuahua Pomeranian mix is not a breed itself, but is a mixture of a Pomeranian and a Chihuahua. Mixing these two breeds can make for a pretty darn cute little dog!

This mixed breed dog weighs between 5 and 12 pounds and is a short dog that is intelligent and alert often having the sweet expression characteristic of both sides of its lineage. He has a short body and a rounded wedge-shaped head with round eyes that should not protrude too much like that of some Chihuahuas. The tail is medium in length and is carried in the loop over the back or flat but should never be tucked between the legs.

Since the Chihuahua Pomeranian mix can be the product of a shorthaired or long hair to allow a bit type of coach you may get with this dog can be varied. The coat could be a double coat like that found on the Pomeranian or it could be a single coat. It is usually at least medium length, although I do see some that have short hair much like a short haired Chihuahua. They usually have quite a furry tail typical of the Pomeranian.

The Pomchi can be any color much like its parent's. Common color variations include party college, sable, solid and merle.

Although each dog is individual, generally the Chihuahua Pomeranian mix will have much the same personality traits of his parents. In general both Chihuahuas and Pomeranians are very intelligent dogs that love to be with their family and are great lapdogs. They can learn tricks very easily, however house training may be a challenge. When training any small dog like this you need to remember that training with kindness is best. These tiny creatures do not respond well to punishment and positive reinforcement is your best bet to get your Ponchi house broken.

A Pomeranian Chihuahua mix that is long-haired will require more grooming than a short haired dog. You will probably need to trim the hair that grows out in between the pads on the bottom of his dainty little feet as well as a little sani-trim under the tail.

Another thing to watch out for in grooming is the gunk that can accumulate around their eyes. You want to be very careful that this does not build up as it can turn into a hardened glob that is nearly impossible to get off and you can actually hurt your dog when trying to remove it. Your best bet is to gently clean around the eyes each night, being careful not to poke your dog in the by, and this will help stop any buildup from accumulating as well as help to take care of any tears staining in the fur around the eyes.

As with many toy dogs, this mix will also have to have a good dental program in place. This includes not only taking him to the vet once a year to have his teeth checked and to have any tartar scraped, but also regular brushing. Bacteria buildup on the teeth is a common problem of small dogs they can be very hazardous to their health so it's worth it for you to get your Pomchi used to having his teeth brushed. If you use a flavored toothpaste that he likes you may even find he looks forward to it every night!

Hybrid dog mixes are becoming more and more popular and the American Canine Hybrid Club has even recognized the Chihuahua Pomeranian mix and given it the name "Chiranian". There is even a special club for this hybrid called the Pomchi Club Of America.

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