When the song "Little Apple" became popular all over the country and was rising and falling in major squares, the sentence "You are my little apple, I will never love you too much" I think it was tailor-made for me by the owner. Of course, not only is my head like a little apple, but I am the most caring pet of my master. I am the Chihuahua that everyone loves and flowers bloom.
I am one of the oldest dog breeds known to people. I was born in the Americas and had a deep and close relationship with the ancient civilization of Mexico . I am the smallest of the small dog breed, elegant, alert, quick movement, and are widely loved by people for their well-proportioned physique and petite body. Of course, it is also a very popular dog and has a wide range of functions. Even the guardian of religion and the good companion of the common people. From nobles to the people, regardless of rank or status, I am all good friends of everyone. My characteristics: energetic, small in size, suitable for supporting a family.
Our heads are generally "apple-shaped". The head is round, the ears are big and thin and upright, and the glasses are round and large. Weight is 15~23 cm, the smaller it is, the more popular it is; weight is 1~3 kg, the weight should not exceed 2.5 kg. The body is rectangular, so the length from shoulder to hip is slightly larger than the shoulder height. It is ideal for males to have a slightly shorter body, and a weight of more than 2.5 kg is considered a "disqualification". The expression is charming, the glasses are large but not prominent, and well-proportioned, and it is best to present a bright black or red. The ears are big and stand upright, and they stay upright when alert, but the ears will be separated when resting, and the ears are at a 45-degree angle. The tone is shorter and slightly pointed. The nose colors of black, blue and chocolate varieties are consistent with their body colors, while the yellow varieties may have pink noses. Scissor occlusal or forceps occlusal. A protruding upper jaw or a protruding lower jaw is a serious defect. The neck is slightly curved and perfectly combined with the shoulders. Backline level. The round ribs support the chest cavity, making the body strong and powerful. The tail is moderately long and raised high or outward in a sickle-shaped shape, or rolled on the back, and the tip of the tail just touches the back (not to be sandwiched between the legs). Short-tail or broken tail is not good. The forelimbs have narrow shoulders, gradually widening downwards, and the front legs are straight, so that the elbow movement is not restricted. The shoulders should be upward, balanced and strong, leaning towards the back (the shoulders cannot be downward or too low). Broad breasts and a strong first half of life, but not like the "bulldog" breasts. The feet are slender, and the toes are just right on the beautiful little feet, but they cannot be separated too much, and the foot pads are thick. Slim ankles. The muscles of the hind limbs are strong, with appropriate distances, not too far behind the inside or too far outside, looking down, strong and warm. The feet are the same as the forelimbs. Ideally, there are hairy on the feet and legs, shorts on the hind legs, and a fur collar on the neck. If the long hair is sparsely coated and almost naked, it is considered bad.
Our hair colors generally include cream, red, brown, black with yellow-brown, and common colors are hazel, maroon or white. There are patches or spots. The short-haired quilt has a very soft texture, tight and smooth texture (the base hair is allowed when the hair is large enough). It is best to cover the dog's body with a fur collar. The hair on the head and ears is sparse. The hair on the tail is similar to fur. The long-haired quilt has a soft texture, flat or slightly curved texture. There is trim on the edges of the ears (if the ears are thinner and there are more trim on the ears, the ears may lean slightly forward, but not downward). The hair on the surface is long but does not mop the floor.
We are not only cute small pet dogs, but also have the hunting and prevention instincts of large dogs. He is petite and has little requirements for living space. Basically, the space like ordinary residence is enough for us to play. Being able to stay at home every day is very suitable for being raised by people living in apartments. I don’t exercise much, so I don’t have to spend time taking me out to play often, and I’m not timid about other dogs, and I’m very exclusive about my owner.
When we were just born, our teeth needed special care by professional veterinarians. We often suffer from some neurogenetic diseases, such as epilepsy and patellar joint dislocation. What is well known is that our skull bones are incompletely integrated, and there is a small hole on the top of our head.
When we walk, we move quickly and firmly, and have a strong hindquarter drive.From the back, the hind legs are always parallel to each other, and the hind legs are always closely following the front feet. Both the front and rear legs lean slightly towards the center line of gravity, which speeds up. From the side, the front body guides and rear body drives, and they stalked with their heads raised. During action, the backline remains horizontal and stable. Elegant and effortless, the forelimbs are stretched and strong, and the back body is strong. When viewed from the side, the stride is appropriate, and when viewed from the front and back, the walking is straight, because of the sound bones and muscles.
Usually, we are vigilant, stoic will, smart and extremely loyal, quick, lively, very brave, and able to defend ourselves in front of big dogs. But I am very afraid of the cold and should not be kept in outdoor kennels. I need to add coats to keep the cold when going out in winter.
We are generally not suitable for raising outdoors, because it is easy to make us sick if it is too hot or too cold. The owner is best to take us out for a walk when the weather is better, enjoy the sunbathing and bask in the sun. I am naturally afraid of cold and are prone to pneumonia and arthroarthritis after being cold. In winter, you must pay attention to keeping me warm.
Our life span is generally between 13 and 14 years. When we are 1 to 2 years old, we start to grow old at the age of seven. Generally speaking, we are 10 years old and are 70 years old. Our bodies are in a state of severe aging, with worn teeth and yellow hair, the fur in our body loses elasticity, and the bone calcium is lost and bone diseases are prone to bone diseases. Of course, if we are healthy, we can accompany our owner for a few more years. If we can live to the age of thirteen or fourteen, we will be considered an old birthday star.
Because our bodies are very small, we do not require too much space for the living environment, we do not eat much in life, and we do not exercise much. However, the food given must be clean and hygienic and fresh. Food basins and other food utensils should be washed regularly, and a certain amount of clean drinking water should be provided after eating. I am born with a small appetite, but my metabolism is fast and I am very hungry. It is best to feed me a few more times a day. The feed should be mainly dry feed, or it can be moderately matched with some wet food. The owners must be careful not to let me eat too much, so as not to gain weight. Giving 60 to 90 grams of meat every day is enough. In our prime, we only need to supply about 150 grams of meat every day, plus similar amounts of vegetables and biscuits. Since I am not cold-resistant, the food should also be warm. The meat should be cooked and chopped first, and mixed with dry feed with warm boiled water before feeding.
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