I have 5 chihuahuas 3 males(2 brothers , and dad) also a sister who is well behaved and never has an accident, and then there's mom , mom is the boss. my german shepherd is a perfect Lady. its just those bad boys , whats this all about?

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I know that you have to let out dogs a least three times a day to do their business, and for exercise. I just wanted to know how many minutes of exercise Chihuahuas need on each of their walks. Is there only one walk in the day for exercise, and for the other two do you just bring them out so that they can do their business?

In my expierence they do fine with their pee/poop walks and then playtime inside, unless its mid 60's -low 70's i find that they would rather sun in the yard anyway. We walk ours 2x a day for about 10 minutes ( or let them run in the yard) and usually two more 2 minute out and pee walks. they play together constantly so i would assume if your playing with your chi yourself doing lots of fetch with the ball or toy ect it should be fine with the indoor playtime.

BUT

that said I like to get my male out for at least 15 minutes 2x a day on the weekend when im home with him constantly, because hey… they get bored with the indoors and get annoying in the good way….

dogparks are great as well… dont let their size deter you most hold their own… also check out www.meetup.com for a chi meet up in your area!

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The Chihuahua is know 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.

The Chihuahua'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 of the Chihuahua could include a small hairless Chinese dog, which could account for the size reduction of the original Chihuahua. The ancient people in Mexico first developed a prairie dog or gopher, which was mute, longhaired and larger than the present-day Chihuahua.

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 Chihuahua 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. The Chihuahua 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 a Chihuahua. Your household will be better of with multiple Chihuahuas if that is your chosen breed.

The Chihuahua has no claims of ties to royalty and any hunting abilities or heritage. The Chihuahua is known primarily as a wonderful little social able human companion and that is the main purpose of the Chihuahua 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. The Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua 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 the Chihuahua, 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. The Chihuahua 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 Chihuhua.

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I have a chihuahua, and whenever he barks, he always spins around in a circle while doing it. I'm not sure if he's mentally retarted, or if that's just what chiuhuahuas do. But I think i've seen other chihuahuas do that too. If you have a chihuahua and know why they do this, please tell me why.

because the faster they spin the louder the bark is!! and they do it to make themselves sound more ferocious than they really are.

Does anyone know who are good breeders of Chihuahuas in southern california or near there? I'm looking for good ones, not ones that have Teacups, which are false.

go to AKC.org and get listing of chihuahua breed clubs in your area , contact them,, and they should be happy to refer you to reputatable breeders . good luck p.s. stay away from pet stores

My chihuahua is 5 years old and a real sweetheart. She's not like most chihuahuas, she doesnt yip and bark at everything. Mostly shes just scared. We'd like to get another dog, one that is either her size or smaller(she weighs ten pounds) and that is younger. What dog would she get along with and would be small enough to not scare her?

Chihuahuas would probably get along best with their own breed because they reconize, hey, youre one of me!
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The Chihuahua is considered the smallest dog in the world. She is smart, and an excellent choice for an apartment. She may not be good with very young children as she is fragile. She is a great companion and is generally happy to live with other pets. She is a very good watch dog.

*Good With Children? Yes, she is good with older, gentle, behaved children. As a reminder, never leave a young child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.
*Good With Other Pets? Yes, she is good with other pets.
*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the Chihuahua is 6 to 9 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 2 to 6 pounds.
*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the Chihuahua is no exception. Be on the look out for corneal dryness, dislocating kneecaps and collapsing trachea. This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete list.
She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets.
*Grooming. The Chihuahua has two coat varieties, short/smooth and long/soft. She should be brushed regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy coat and help you keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond with her. Bathe monthly and keep water out of her ears.
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.
Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet.
*Life Span. The Chihuahua can live between 13 and 16 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.
*Chihuahua History. The Chihuahua has a clouded origin, some saying that they are from the Aztecs, some Egyptian and some say they are from Mexican Toltecs. The modern discovery of this breed was in Mexico about 100 years ago. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1904.

Some Registries:
*Chihuahua Club of America
*UKC United Kennel Club
*NKC National Kennel Club
*CKC Continental Kennel Club
*APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
*AKC American Kennel Club
*FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
*NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
*KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
*ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
*ACR = American Canine Registry

Litter Size: 1 to 4 Chihuahua puppies

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Terms To Describe: Swift, alert, graceful, saucy, bold, playful,

*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
Very good watch dog.
Great companion dog.
Needs little exercise
*SPECIAL BAD POINTS
She may tend to snore.
She does not like cold.
Can be very noisy.
Can be difficult to housebreak.
Not a guard dog.

*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.

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