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Chihuahua breed information and pictures
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The Chihuahua is part of the Toy (Companion) group. The Chihuahua is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Chihuahua is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Companionship, Watch Dog The Chihuahua lifestyle is Indoor dog
The Chihuahua is susceptible to patella luxation and eye problems. It is important that when contacting a Chihuahua breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Chihuahua from a petstore which commonly are known to support Chihuahua puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Chihuahua health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Chihuahua breed standard.
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Chihuahua |
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Group:
Toy (Companion) |
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Shoulder Height:
06.00 in - 09.00 in |
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Weight:
1-6 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Low amount |
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Intelligence:
Above Average |
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Suitability for kids:
Fair |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Mexico/USA - Smallest dog in the world - first came to prominence in Mexico City around 1895. USA dog lovers refined and .
Character:
These dogs are intelligent and sometimes too brave for their own good. They usually bond with only one person.
Temperment:
Living with other dogs and cats is usually not a problem. Small children may regard the dog as a toy.
Coat:
Can be long or short. A variety of colors are acceptable.
Care
Regular grooming with a brush and comb is required. The claws must be kept trimmed, and teeth must be checked frequently for tartar buildup.
Colour:
Any color
Comments:
Purposes:
Companionship, Watch Dog
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Recent Chihuahua breed Related Headlines as of Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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Recent Chihuahua breed standard Related Searches as of Tuesday, May 13, 2008
- AKC: Chihuahua
Includes breed standard, curiosities, and a general appearance of the Chihuahuas.
- Standard
Chihuahua Club of America Breed Revisions Ballot Voting Results. Breed Standard Voting Results ... Chihuahua Breed Standard. General Appearance ...
- CKC Breed Standards
English Portal ... world's smallest dog, the Chihuahua is the breed of dog considered truly ... The breed's name indicates its ancestors came from the State of ...
- Illustrated Standard
... STANDARD for the CHIHUAHUA is an official publication of the CHIHUAHUA CLUB ... CCA Committee to Illustrate the Breed Standard: Peggy O'N. Wilson, Chair ...
- Chihuahua Breed Standard, then and now
Chihuahua Breed Standard: Comparison of then and now. Official standard adopted by AKC on April 14, 1943 ... Example of the chihuahua now. Tito 2002 ...
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