Reasons To Get a Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is a very small dog that on average only weighs between
two and six pounds. In addition to its small size, the
Chihuahua is known for his loyalty, passion, intelligence,
perceptiveness, and being protective of his house. Adult dogs are also
known for hiding their true personality for a few weeks. They
do this to see what kind of personality the owner has, and find out who
will get to be the boss in the house. A Chihuahua is a very good pet to
have for a couple of reasons.
Reason One - Size
Due to the Chihuahua's size, he makes a great indoor guard
dog. He will guard your house, but not take up as much room
in your house. This is also good for people who rent, many
landlords will favor a small dog over a larger dog.
With a Chihuahua you get all the advantages of having a small dog,
along with the advantage of a guard dog.
Reason Two - Feeding
Another reason people choose this breed of dog is the amount they eat,
because the chihuahua is small and it does not eat much food.
Usually two to three small feedings of about two to three ounces will
be sufficient to keep your dog eating healthy on a daily
basis. In addition to the quality dog food a handful of
biscuits throughout the day is a great additional treat for a
chihuahua.
Reason Three - Exercise
Exercising your dog is also very easy. Most Chihuahua's only
need the amount of exercise they get running around the house
playing. This makes a great pet for people who are busy and
are unable to walk out their dog everyday. If you enjoy going
for long walks you will be surprised at how well your Chihuahua does at
keeping up with you.
Reason Four - Grooming
Keeping a chihuahua groomed is also easy. All you need to do
is use a soft brush, and then use your hand or a wet towel to make his
coat shine. You will need to make sure you keep his nails
trimmed and his ears clean also, but this is fairly easy to do with
such a small dog.
Most people are also surprised to find out how tough their dog
is. Although because they are so small they do tend to
dislike the cold, so a coat is welcomed on cold days. This is
also why they like to curl up in a little ball in a warm place.
There is one thing you need to be careful of with a Chihuahua, they
have a soft spot on the top of the head. So if you have small
children in the home it is important to always supervise their
interactions with your dog. A small child may pick up a Chihuahua and
think it is a toy, but then drop the dog suddenly if it begins to
wiggle around. The soft spot may never get hard, so trauma to the head
is very dangerous, and should be avoided.
Article by Allison Duarte of Oh
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