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Today, Lovepetto is eager to introduce you to a new dog breed known as the Chihuahua. It is one of the world’s tiniest pet dog breeds, and they are not only adorable but also incredibly intelligent.
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History
The Chihuahua breed was first discovered in the Mexican state of Chihuahua and was named after the location. They were brought to Europe in the late 1800s and then spread throughout the world. They are considered the oldest dog breed in the Americas.
Pre-Columbian Native Americans believed the breed was associated with the celestial gods. Chihuahuas under 3.5 pounds are the most expensive. These animals are small enough to fit in the palm of an adult’s hand. Except for the coat, the varieties are similar. Chihuahuas are a popular tiny dog breed.
Characteristic
Chihuahuas are small dogs with round heads and short muzzles. It has large round eyes, dark almost black, sometimes dark ruby red. The distinctive big ears are always kept upright. Chihuahua puppies have a soft hollow at the top of their heads. This hole will be covered when they grow up. Robust body, longer than tall, tail bent over the back or slanted to the side.
Coats are available in a variety of colors and patterns, and they can be long or short. Sandal yellow, chestnut brown, silver, steel blue, and light brown are common coat colors. This dog breed is quite strong with a tiny body.
Personality
Chihuahuas are little dogs that are aggressive toward strangers and do not get along with other pets.
However, they are extremely affectionate, loyal, and attached to their owners, family members, and acquaintances. If you raise them from a young age with other palace animals, they will also live more sociably.
This is also a dog that is highly regarded for both IQ and EQ. You can train them to listen to, understand, and obey simple to complex sentences. The breed learns and perceives very quickly. In addition, they love to show their affection and demand that the owner also have emotional actions such as touch, hug, etc. They will show sulking or jealousy if you neglect or care for another pet in front of them.
Chihuahuas have a very agile and flexible physical response, and they are sensitive and highly alert. This is the reason why they are labeled “aggressive”: once they detect a stranger whose behavior they consider dangerous, they will not be afraid to rush into battle bravely and fiercely. It is very difficult for strangers to approach and touch and hug them.
This breed is not too hyperactive, they are quite calm and like to be quiet. However, if their owners take them for a walk or let them play outside, they will be very happy.
Health
Despite being well cared for and raised, the Chihuahua breed is not very healthy due to its small size and unique body composition. It frequently suffers from minor diseases or has health concerns.
Life expectancy: Chihuahua dogs live quite a long life. Their average lifespan can reach 14-16 years. If cared for and nurtured well, they can live up to 20 years.
Chihuahua dogs are susceptible to the following diseases:
If you are raising or planning to raise a Chihuahua, you must first learn about and master the ailments that they commonly face in order to know how to address them properly.
Gastritis
This is a common disease in Chihuahua dogs because they have a rather sensitive stomach. The main cause of gastritis is that they eat unhygienic food, creating conditions for bacteria to enter the intestines and cause stomach ulcers.
Bronchitis
Chihuahuas are known for their cold tolerance. As the weather turns cooler in the winter, they become more prone to colds and bronchitis.
Rabies
Rabies is not uncommon in the canine family in general, and the Chihuahua breed in particular, as it is a “bite-loving” animal. The rabies virus enters the body by bites, forming an open lesion, and instantly affects the nervous system, inciting aggressiveness and uncontrollability.
Osteoarthritis
Chihuahuas have a rather small skeleton structure, so the risk of bone and joint diseases in them is much higher than that of other breeds. To prevent them, you should provide enough nutrients to develop the bone system for them.
Is it simple to train a Chihuahua?
Chihuahuas are very bright dogs who can quickly learn and execute orders ranging from simple to complex. They are particularly close to their owners and enjoy cuddling with them, so training and educating them will be pretty simple.
The charming Chihuahua is the ideal pet partner because of its intelligence, devotion, and small size. Hopefully, the information provided in this article will help you build your bond with your baby dog.
