Here is a small tip for all Chihuahua Puppy owners:
Those of you who have a Chihuahua puppy, must have often wondered, what will be its weight when it becomes an adult.
A common saying goes: whatever is its weight at four or five months, double that and you will probably be close to its adult weight.
However, this theory assumes that the chihuahua puppy is well fed when it is four months old and it is not overindulged with treats.
Chihuahuas are cute little creatures and we, Chihuahua owners often indulge them with treats. And due to this over feeding, many Chihuahuas tend to gain weight and be obese - which we should avoid like the plauge.
Happy Parenting to your Chihuahua...
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Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Bathing your Chihuahua
How often should you bathe your Chihuahua depends on how often you let your Chihuahua outside.
Chihuahuas are basically indoor dogs and are allowed to go outside either for relieving themselves or for taking short walks with their owners.
Most indoor dogs only need to be bathed about once a month, or less. If your Chihuahua stays clean, and odour free, you may only need to give it a few baths a year!
But, if your Chiwawa gets dirty very often, you will have to increase the frequency.
However, Dogs have a very sensitive skin and so you should be very careful about which shampoo you use. Definitely consult your vet before you decide upon one.
Wrong usage of shampoos can reflect in skin allergies, skin irrtations and coat damages for your Chihuahua.
Learn all about How To Train and Take Care of Your Chihuahuas.
Chihuahuas are basically indoor dogs and are allowed to go outside either for relieving themselves or for taking short walks with their owners.
Most indoor dogs only need to be bathed about once a month, or less. If your Chihuahua stays clean, and odour free, you may only need to give it a few baths a year!
But, if your Chiwawa gets dirty very often, you will have to increase the frequency.
However, Dogs have a very sensitive skin and so you should be very careful about which shampoo you use. Definitely consult your vet before you decide upon one.
Wrong usage of shampoos can reflect in skin allergies, skin irrtations and coat damages for your Chihuahua.
Learn all about How To Train and Take Care of Your Chihuahuas.
Monday, February 5, 2007
Chihuahua Dogs and Chihuahua City
Did you know there is a city named Chihuahua in Mexico?
Now, you must be wondering, is there any relationship between these Chihuahua Dogs and Chihuahua City?
The answer is YES.
Here is a brief history about the Chihuahua Breed....
The Chihuahua dogs take their name from the Mexican state adjoining west Texas and New Mexico, but likely came from the ancient Techichi dogs of the Toltecs crossed with hairless dogs from the Orient. As per the historians, the Techichi dogs as heavy-boned small dog with a long coat and are indigenous to Central America. They are connected to the Toltec civilization, which was near present-day Mexico City. But these Techichi dogs were larger than the modern Chihuahua and were mute.
The Aztecs conquered the Toltecs and adopted the little dogs as sacred icons of the upper classes, used in religious ceremonies to expiate sins and as guides for the spirits of the dead. Somewhere along the way, breed historian K. deBlinde* concluded, the Techichi was crossed with an Oriental hairless breed that made its way to the New World via the Bering Strait land bridge and the smaller, smooth-coated, vocal Chihuahua of today was born.
The breed was discovered in Chihuahua State in the 1850s and quickly became popular. It was first registered with the American Kennel Club in 1904.
So...in a nutshell, the Chihuahua dog had originated from the Chihuahua State of Mexico and hence the same names.
Now, you must be wondering, is there any relationship between these Chihuahua Dogs and Chihuahua City?
The answer is YES.
Here is a brief history about the Chihuahua Breed....
The Chihuahua dogs take their name from the Mexican state adjoining west Texas and New Mexico, but likely came from the ancient Techichi dogs of the Toltecs crossed with hairless dogs from the Orient. As per the historians, the Techichi dogs as heavy-boned small dog with a long coat and are indigenous to Central America. They are connected to the Toltec civilization, which was near present-day Mexico City. But these Techichi dogs were larger than the modern Chihuahua and were mute.
The Aztecs conquered the Toltecs and adopted the little dogs as sacred icons of the upper classes, used in religious ceremonies to expiate sins and as guides for the spirits of the dead. Somewhere along the way, breed historian K. deBlinde* concluded, the Techichi was crossed with an Oriental hairless breed that made its way to the New World via the Bering Strait land bridge and the smaller, smooth-coated, vocal Chihuahua of today was born.
The breed was discovered in Chihuahua State in the 1850s and quickly became popular. It was first registered with the American Kennel Club in 1904.
So...in a nutshell, the Chihuahua dog had originated from the Chihuahua State of Mexico and hence the same names.
What can an aggressive Chihuahua do?
Can you imagine a 4.5 pound Dog can terrorize full grown adult human beings?
In reality, it is happening at Indiana....Interesting - isn't it?
A 4.5-pound Chihuahua named Bobo is terrorizing mailmen.
While there’s nothing special about U.S. Postal Service workers being terrorized by dogs, the size of one here is raising eyebrows.
Mail carriers said they were recently unable to deliver mail to homes along a section of Guyer Street in this northwestern Indiana city because of a 4.5-pound Chihuahua named Bobo.
“The little Chihuahua was 10-foot tall when he was on the street,” said Florence Page of the Hobart Humane Society, which picked up the dog twice for running loose. “It’s kind of comical, you know, but after a while it’s not any more.”
She said there were no reports of the dog actually biting anyone, however.
Police have nonetheless ticketed the dog’s owner, Vicki Seber, twice in recent weeks for violating a city ordinance requiring pet owners to keep their animals restrained.
Hobart police officer Ron Schalk said he had no option but to cite Seber for allowing the dog to run loose.
“The biggest thing I was concerned with is there were a lot of residents that week who couldn’t get their mail,” he said. “The little Chihuahua was running around being aggressive and trying to bite people’s ankles.”
(Source: from planethunt.com)
So, can you imagine what can your Chihuahua is capable of doing? But, if Bobo had been trained properly, if Bobo had been socialised at an early stage - this would have never ever happened.
And do you know who is responsible for such unruly, incorrigible behavior of our dogs? We, the owners.
Chihuahuas can be aggressive, yappy and can even give a sharp bite if they feel threatened or someone approaches what they consider to be THEIRS. But, it is the owners duty and responsibility to teach it to stop doing these.
To learn about how to train your Chihuahua and make it a well-behaved and obedient dog, subscribe to our Chihuahua Membership Site
In reality, it is happening at Indiana....Interesting - isn't it?
A 4.5-pound Chihuahua named Bobo is terrorizing mailmen.
While there’s nothing special about U.S. Postal Service workers being terrorized by dogs, the size of one here is raising eyebrows.
Mail carriers said they were recently unable to deliver mail to homes along a section of Guyer Street in this northwestern Indiana city because of a 4.5-pound Chihuahua named Bobo.
“The little Chihuahua was 10-foot tall when he was on the street,” said Florence Page of the Hobart Humane Society, which picked up the dog twice for running loose. “It’s kind of comical, you know, but after a while it’s not any more.”
She said there were no reports of the dog actually biting anyone, however.
Police have nonetheless ticketed the dog’s owner, Vicki Seber, twice in recent weeks for violating a city ordinance requiring pet owners to keep their animals restrained.
Hobart police officer Ron Schalk said he had no option but to cite Seber for allowing the dog to run loose.
“The biggest thing I was concerned with is there were a lot of residents that week who couldn’t get their mail,” he said. “The little Chihuahua was running around being aggressive and trying to bite people’s ankles.”
(Source: from planethunt.com)
So, can you imagine what can your Chihuahua is capable of doing? But, if Bobo had been trained properly, if Bobo had been socialised at an early stage - this would have never ever happened.
And do you know who is responsible for such unruly, incorrigible behavior of our dogs? We, the owners.
Chihuahuas can be aggressive, yappy and can even give a sharp bite if they feel threatened or someone approaches what they consider to be THEIRS. But, it is the owners duty and responsibility to teach it to stop doing these.
To learn about how to train your Chihuahua and make it a well-behaved and obedient dog, subscribe to our Chihuahua Membership Site
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Fun News about Chihuahuas
Have Fun!!
Following are some fun news on Chihuahuas...
Hulst, Netherlands - Benito, a 5-year-old Chihuahua, drinks beer from a bowl in the southern town of Hulst, Netherlands, Sunday Jan. 21, 2007. Terrie Berenden, a pet shop owner in the town of Zelhem created a non-alcoholic beer for her Weimaraner dog made from beef extract and malt, and consigned a local brewery to make and bottle the beer, called Kwispelbier, after the word 'kwispel', which is Dutch for wagging a tail.
Chardon, Ohio - Though she’s only a 6-pound Chihuahua-rat terrier mix who looks like she belongs in Paris Hilton’s purse, Midge has the will, skill and nose of a 100-pound German shepherd. The newest recruit for the Geauga County Sheriff Department’s K-9 unit could very well be the nation’s smallest drug-sniffing pooch.
San Francisco - If you see someone sticking a knife into a chihuahua, it's probably one of Debbie Goard's cake sculptures.
Debbie Goard has a background in art, with nearly two decades of experience in cake design. Over the course of her career she has crafted a motley array of edible artworks. Check out her Sushi Cupcakes, and her dead rat cake.
Imagine, what ingenious ideas people can come up with for these tiny, cute and cuddly creatures.
Following are some fun news on Chihuahuas...
Hulst, Netherlands - Benito, a 5-year-old Chihuahua, drinks beer from a bowl in the southern town of Hulst, Netherlands, Sunday Jan. 21, 2007. Terrie Berenden, a pet shop owner in the town of Zelhem created a non-alcoholic beer for her Weimaraner dog made from beef extract and malt, and consigned a local brewery to make and bottle the beer, called Kwispelbier, after the word 'kwispel', which is Dutch for wagging a tail.
Chardon, Ohio - Though she’s only a 6-pound Chihuahua-rat terrier mix who looks like she belongs in Paris Hilton’s purse, Midge has the will, skill and nose of a 100-pound German shepherd. The newest recruit for the Geauga County Sheriff Department’s K-9 unit could very well be the nation’s smallest drug-sniffing pooch.
San Francisco - If you see someone sticking a knife into a chihuahua, it's probably one of Debbie Goard's cake sculptures.
Debbie Goard has a background in art, with nearly two decades of experience in cake design. Over the course of her career she has crafted a motley array of edible artworks. Check out her Sushi Cupcakes, and her dead rat cake.
Imagine, what ingenious ideas people can come up with for these tiny, cute and cuddly creatures.
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