Chihuahua is one of the oldest dog breeds known to people today. It is native to the Americas and has a deep and close relationship with the ancient civilization of Mexico. The smallest of the Chihuahua breed is elegant, alert and quick to move. It is widely loved by people for i

Chihuahua is one of the oldest dog breeds known to people. It is native to the Americas and has a deep and close relationship with the ancient civilization of Mexico .

The smallest of the Chihuahua breed is elegant, alert and quick to move. It is widely loved by people for its well-proportioned physique and petite body. They are very popular dogs and have a wide range of functions - they can be the guardian of religion and a good companion for civilians, from nobles to the people, regardless of rank or status. Chihuahua is a good friend of everyone.

It does not like foreign dogs of the same breed. It has similar characteristics to memes. Energetic. Small in size, suitable for domestic maintenance.

appearance characteristics

Chihuahua is not only a cute small pet dog, but also has the hunting and prevention instinct of large dogs, and has a temperament similar to terrier . They are petite and have little requirements for living space. Basically, the space of ordinary residences is enough for them to play. Being able to stay at home every day is very suitable for being raised by people living in apartments. He doesn't exercise much, so he doesn't have to spend time taking it out to play often, and he is not timid with other dogs, and is very exclusive to his owner.

Fur color

Cream, red, brown, black with yellowish brown. Common colors are: hazel, maroon or white. There are patches or spots.

Hairy

The short hairy matte has a very soft, tight and smooth texture (the base hair is allowed when the hair is large enough). The dog's body is covered with a fur collar and tail. The hair on the head and ears is sparse. The hair on the tail is similar to fur.

long hairy matte 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 downward, but must not be downward). The hair on the surface is long but does not mop the floor.

Body

Chihuahua is one of the smallest dog breeds in the world. It has a round head, big ears, thin and upright ears, and round and large eyes. The height is 15 to 23 cm, the smaller the more you are, the more you are loved by

people; the weight is 1 to 3 kg, the weight is best not to exceed 6 pounds. The proportion of the body is rectangular; so the length from shoulder to hip is slightly larger than shoulder height . A male is a little shorter and weighs more than 6 pounds.

Personality

Beware, the temperament similar to the terrier dog . Chihuahua dog and dog has a tough will, is smart and extremely loyal, is quick, lively, very brave, and can defend yourself in front of big dogs. It is quite afraid of the cold and should not be kept in outdoor kennels. It is necessary to add coats to keep the cold when going out in winter.

Dietary

foods are required to be clean and hygienic and fresh. Food bowls and other food utensils should be washed regularly, and a certain amount of clean drinking water should be provided after eating.

Chihuahua is born with a small appetite, but its metabolism is fast and it is easy to be hungry. It is best to feed it a few more times a day. The feed is best to be mainly dry feed, and it can also be moderately matched with some wet feed. Chihuahuas are very gluttonous, but be sure to be careful not to let their dogs eat too much, so as not to gain weight.

It is enough to give it 60-90 grams of meat every day. For larger Chihuahuas, you only need to supply about 150 grams of meat every day, plus similar amounts of vegetables and biscuits.

Since this dog is 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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