Three Things to Consider Before Buying a Chihuahua

     Are you thinking of getting yourself a chihuahua? Do you know enough about this breed to know if it is suited to your family and lifestyle? If you have previously thought about these questions you're at the right place; read on and learn more about this adorable and loving breed.

"Pocket Chihuahuas" or "miniature teacup" are only a couple of the names the chihuahua has come to be known by owing to their small size. Regardless of the name you know this breed by; the important thing is that you learn as much as you can about them, this way you can adopt one into your life knowing they'll be compatible with your lifestyle and you will be able to give them the proper care and love they need from their owner and new family.

Very Small Affectionate and Energetic
Chihuahua are the smallest breed of dog in the world. They are not to be under estimated though as there is some truth to the proverb that it is not the size of the dog... They may be small but they have an inexhaustible source of love and a large reserve of energy. Chihuahuas love to run around although they do not necessarily require large open spaces which make them ideal for families with small yards.
My chihuahua had me at 'inexhaustible source of love' but if you need further reason to consider adopting a chihauhua the following information will make you rush to the pet store to buy one.

Easy to Manage and Train
The chihuahua is the ideal dog for first time dog owners. This is because chihuahuas can be trained easily due to their high level of intelligence. Their small size makes them extremely manageable and reduces the fear that they may grow to knock over children or the elderly.

It must be noted that chihuahuas are sensitive and fragile due to their size so you need not be rough or shout at them. If you are too rough with your pet, it may adversely affect the relationship and bond you can forge with your chihuahua. This is probably more of a consideration for those families with children, who will need to teach their children to be gentle around your new pet.

Wide Choices of Colors
A great thing about chihuahuas is the large assortment of colors they are available in. You can choose chihuahuas in the colors of gold, tan, red, silver, cream, blue, brown black and gold among others. Decide on what color you want before trooping to the pet shop or you may end up buying them all. chihuahuas also come in either long hair or short hair varieties. They can have wavy hair while others have straight hair.

Besides the size of the chihuahua they can all look very much different, with their own different personalities. I think chihuahuas suit most loving families.

Chihuahuas can be purchased from a breeder or a pet store. I would urge all considering purchasing a chihuahua to also think about adopting one from a kennel where there are many dogs just waiting for a loving family to take them away and care for them.

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