Chihuahua Puppy and Dog Breed Information

Chihuahua is the world's smallest dog.  Chihuahua has an apple-shaped head (apple dome) with large ears and lovely. The origin of this dog is still discussed. It is likely that most of the dog is derived from Baja or the State of North America. This cute dog has a face that was conjectured (Saucy face). These dogs are also not very captious. He only barks when met with a stranger. Chihuahuas are very suitable for use as an alarm dog. Chihuahua is a wonderful dog.

History

Chihuahua puppy found in Mexico in 1850. Race that we know today originated from the cross breeding between Toltec dog, Chinese Crested dogs and Techichi dog.  At the time of the Aztecs, the Chihuahua use as a sacrificial animal. Usually, if there is nobility of the Aztecs, who died, Chihuahuas come in a tomb with the body of the nobility. Chihuahuas can be trusted to guide the spirits that person to heaven.

Physical Characteristic Information

Chihuahua has a compact body and is a bit long. His tail is not cut (undocked) and not too long. Chihuahua tail usually curved toward the back (tail tea cup), pointing towards the head and upright like an antenna. Apple-shaped skull (apple dome), high-quality Chihuahuas have an apple dome skull. When viewed from the side, between the skull and muzzle, particularly a 90-degree angle. Have a round skull when viewed from the front instead of the box. Chihuahuas usually have molera (holes) on top of the head at birth and will be docked or lost in adulthood. Eye color should be dark colored. The nose is black or brown if it a white fur color.

Chihuahua ears stands erect, and it's a 45 ° angle when viewed from the front. Chihuahua is not by having ears like ear Miniature Pincher that position perpendicular to the top. Chihuahua has two coat types: short hair (smooth coat) and long hair (long coat). Both are mated to each other may not like the Dachshund dog or a Fox Terrier should not be mated if different types of fur. Sometimes the marriage between the short hairs can produce long-haired Chihuahua and vice versa.

For Chihuahua, all colors are allowed. Solid as brown, black, white, beige, red, etc… Or party color; white chocolate mix, sable, striped (Brindle), black and tan, etc…Sometimes, the results of mating between a black Chihuahua puppy may issue a white or beige. Chihuahua’s weight range from 1 Kg - 2.7 Kg with heights up to 20 cm were measured to the tops.

Care and Exercise

Chihuahua short hair and long hair should be brushed or combed at least two times a week. They also do not need frequent bathing, especially if kept in the home and air-conditioned. Simply bathe them once a maximum of one month. Chihuahuas do not require significant training. Chihuahuas do not require special time to be brought to practice outside the home. Simply remove them in a safe place, and they will play. With a play such as running, training for them is enough.

The climate in Tropical countries is very suitable for them, not too hot and not too cold. Just give the blankets on their beds, and they will wrap themselves if necessary. If you maintain a Chihuahua in a cage big enough, put cardboard boxes and blankets in it. Chihuahua would be glad to be inside the box. Chihuahua dog must be socialized premises either, because the dog is easily stressed in the strange and crowded place.

Puppies

A qualified female usually give birth to between 1-3 puppies only. Often, the birth process requires veterinarian help because Chihuahua is easy to fatigue. Sometimes Chihuahuas have to bear with the Cesar process. 

Chihuahua Puppy newborn weighs between 60 grams to 90 grams with a body length of about 10 cm. The Puppies mortality rate is also very high. Chihuahua growth process occurs very quickly compared to other breeds. Sometimes the height of the four months Chihuahua's closely to adult Chihuahua. Intensive attention is needed by a Chihuahua that is growing because one hour of growth processes disrupted by disease, the dog will be less good growth.

Why should Chihuahua?

Chihuahua has the smallest body size among other breeds in the world. Because of its small size, Chihuahuas require just a little food. For adult Chihuahuas, requires only 50 grams per day of premium quality dog food. Because eating a little, Chihuahua excreting too little anyway so not also much trouble to his master. Chihuahuas are very easy to maintain, even if your house or in a cramped apartment, Chihuahua still feels happy and will always entertain the employer. Chihuahua is a smallest dog with Lion Heart.