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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, February 09, 2010
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Recent Chihuahua breed standard Related Searches as of Tuesday, February 09, 2010
- American Kennel Club - Chihuahua
The breed derives its name from the Mexican State of Chihuahua, where ... Chihuahua Breed Standard. Toy Group. General Appearance. A graceful, alert, swift-moving ...
- The Chihuahua Breed Standard
Chihuahua breed type is defined by the standard. One must go beyond the standard to ... The Chihuahua Breed Standard from the American Kennel Club ...
- Chihuahua (dog) - Wikipedia
Information about the Chihuahua, the smallest breed of dog in the world, named for the Chihuahua region in Mexico.
- Chihuahua Breed Standard
The homepage of the Chihuahua Club of Queensland. Registered purebred Chihuahua breeders club.
- ILLUSTRATED STANDARD for the CHIHUAHUA
"Luckily in the Chihuahua standard there is nothing laid down that is ... Study of the breed's origin have uncovered Chihuahua-like images in many parts ...
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