Crash Course On Chihuahuas

Some scientist believe that the Fennec Fox is the Chihuahua's wild ancestor. Chihuahuas are one of the oldest breeds in the Americas. Some folks say Mexican royalty used the chihuahua as an early hot water bottle.

Chihuahuas are definitely one of the cutest creatures on this earth, other than sea otters. They love to be carried around and pampered. They are probably the most popular small dog because of that reason.

Chihuahuas are the smallest breed of dog in the world; as such, they are the ultimate "lap dog". Their large dark eyes practically beg us to pick them up.

Their coats can be tan, red, black, white, or splashed. Their heads can be either Apple, or Deer-shaped. Under the hood, mother nature has packed the largest brain of any dog on the planet, relative to its size. This is a dog that can be taken-out by pretty much every other type of dog. So it has to be really hyper aware and hyper astute, in terms of learning how to avoid issues.

Chihuahuas are the only breed with a Molera, or soft-spot on the crown of its head. It stays with them for life. As if they weren't baby-like enough?!

Chihuahuas are also known for their radar-dish ears, which help them get rid of excessive body heat, and identify predators and prey with exceptional sensitivity. But their ears are not always pointed. Nope... when they are puppies, they lie flat. But the main reason why humans love chihuahuas, is their heart.

Chihuahuas tend to be a one person dog, and they really bond with their owners. They are portable. They are loving and sweet. And they really are protective of their owners.

Chihuahuas are great dogs to own. But they can be high-maintenance. And chihuahuas should never be left alone in the yard; to birds of prey, it is not a dog... it is lunch. Chihuahuas also suffer from a lack of self-knowledge. They have a false sense of toughness, and will bolt and run up to much bigger dogs like a Pitbull on the trail, and that Pitbull will just treat it like a salty snack. And owners have been known to love these fragile creatures a bit too much. Overindulgence can lead to obesity, which can trigger diabetes, and dislocation of the knee caps. But compared to other dogs, the chihuahua is maybe one of the healthiest breeds around.

They are low-shedders, and a breeze when it comes to grooming. Just the usage of bergan dog products will suffice, of which the popular one is the bergan pet products. Moving on, low body fat and a fragile frame give chihuahuas low scores for adaptability to the environment. The chihuahua is great in many situations, but they are prone to getting cold; they are not a great cold weather dog. They do best in warmer climates.

And what about families? They generally are not great dogs for families with young children; if only for the fact that it is hard to supervise kids a hundred percent of the time, and make sure they are not picking that dog up, and potentially gonna drop it on the ground.

Now finally, we go to training. Chihuahuas are easy to train if you start early, but they are a nightmare to train if you wait 2 or 3 years. So people, start early when training chihuahuas.

In general, the breed is sensitive to hot and cold climates. Chihuahuas are very healthy. They are low-maintenance, and easy to train, but they work best with older children.