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Chihuahua

Brief historical summary: The Chihuahua is regarded as the smallest pedigree dog in the world and carries the name of the largest province of the Mexican Republic. One assumes that these dogs used to live in the wild and, at the time of civilisation of the Tolteks, were caught and domesticated by the inhabitants. Illustrations of a Toy dog called ” Techichi” which lived in Tula, were used as decorations on town architecture. These small statues are very similar to the present day Chihuahua.

General appearance: This dog has a compact body shape. Of great importance is the fact that his skull is apple-shaped and that he carries his moderately long tail very high, either curved or forming the shape of a semi-circle with the tip pointing towards the loin region.

Important proportions: Length of body slightly greater than height at withers. Desired, however, is an almost square body shape, specially in males. In bitches, because of pregnancy, a slightly longer body is permitted.

Behaviour / Character: Quick, alert, lively and very courageous.

Cranial region: Well rounded apple head (a characteristic of the breed) without or with only a small fontanel.

Stop: Very marked, deep and broad as the forehead is bulging over the set-on of muzzle

Nose: Any colour permitted. Nasal bridge moderately short, pointing slightly upwards.

Muzzle: Short, seen from side, broad at set-on, tapering towards the tip.

Lips: Lean and close fitting.

Cheeks: Moderately developed, very clean.

Teeth: Scissor or pincer bite. Overshot, undershot, as well as any other anomaly in position of upper or lower jaw must be strictly penalized.

Visit Chihuahua Kennel Van ‘t Eiland OuburgEyes: Large, roundish in shape, very expressive, not protruding, completely dark. Light eyes permissible, but not desired.

Ears: Large, upright, noticeably broad at set-on, gradually tapering towards their slightly rounded point. In repose slightly inclined laterally.

Neck: Upperline slightly arched.

Length: Medium length.

Shape: Thicker in dogs than in bitches.

Skin: Without dewlap. In the long haired variety, the presence of a neck-ruff with longer hair is highly desirable.

Body: Compact and well built.

Withers: Hardly marked.

Back: Short and firm.

Loin region: Strongly muscular.

Rump: Broad and strong without slope.

Chest: Ribcage broad and deep, ribs well sprung. Seen from front, roomy but not exaggerated. Seen from side, reaching to elbows. Not barrel shaped.

Lower line:Formed by a clearly tucked up belly. Slack belly is permitted but not desired.

Tail: Set on high, of moderate length; broad at root, tapering gradually towards the tip. Tail carriage is an important characteristic of the breed: carried either high in a curve or in a rounded semi circle with tip towards the loin region, which gives balance to the body.

Coat is according to variety and in keeping with body coat. In the long hair variety, the coat forms a plume. Tail is pendant in repose and forms a slight hook.

Forequarters: Straight and of good length; seen from the front, the front legs together with the elbows, form a straight line. Seen from the side, their stance is vertical with slightly sloping, strong and flexible pasterns. Visit Chihuahua Kennel Van ‘t Eiland OuburgShoulders are clean with little muscles. Angulation between shoulder-blade and upper arm is proportionate. Elbows firm and fitting close to body which ensures free movement.

Hindquarters: Well muscled with lengthy bones, vertical and parallel to each other with good angulation at hip, knee and hock joints, in harmony with angulation of forequarters. Hocks short with well developed Achilles tendons; seen from rear, they are straight and vertical in position, not close together.

Feet: Very small and oval with toes well apart but not splayed (neither hare nor cat foot). Nails specially well arched and moderately long. Pads well developed and very elastic. Dewclaws must be removed.

Movement: Steps are long, springy, energetic and active with good reach and drive. Seen from rear, hind legs should move almost parallel to each other, so that the foot prints of the hind feet fit directly into those of the front feet.

With increasing speed, the limbs show the tendency to converge towards the centre point of gravity (single track). Movement remains free and springy without visible effort, head raised and back firm.

Skin: Smooth and elastic all over body surface.

Texture off coat: In this breed there are two varieties of coat. Chihuahua long hair variety – Visit also Chihuahua Kennel Van ‘t Eiland Ouburg

• Short hair: Coat is short, lying close all over body. If there is an undercoat, the hair is somewhat longer; sparse coat on throat and belly permissible; slightly longer on neck and tail, short on face and ears. Coat is glossy and its texture is soft. Hairless dogs are not tolerated.
• Long hair: Coat should be fine and silky, smooth or slightly wavy. Not too thick undercoat desired. Coat is longer, forming feathering on ears, neck, rear of front and hind legs, on feet and on tail. Dogs with long billowing coat, as in a Maltese, will not be accepted.

Colour: All colours in all possible shades and combinations are admitted.

Height and weight: In this breed only the weight is taken into consideration, not the height.

Weight: Between 500 gr and 3kg. A weight of between 1 and 2 kg has preference. Animals weighing more than 3 kg will be disqualified.

Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

• Narrow skull.
• Eye small, deep-set or protruding.
• Long muzzle.
• Too pointed ears.
• Short neck.
• Roach or hollow back (Lordose or Xyphose).
• Long body.
• Short limbs.
• Out at elbow.
• Too close behind.
• Narrow chest, flat ribcage.
• Sloping rump.
• Tail: incorrect set-on, short or twisted.
• Under- or overshot mouth.
• Absence of individual teeth.
• Deformed jaws.
• Double teeth.
• Luxating patellas.

• In the long hair variety: Dogs with very long, fine and billowing coat (as in a Maltese).
• In the short hair variety: Bald patches (alopecia).
• Drop ear or short ear.
• Absence of tail.
• Weight over 3 kg.
• Extremely long body.
• Slender, light, long cast, stag-like type.

Note: Male animals must have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

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När man söker efter en ny familjemedlem, i detta fall en hund, så är valen många och att skaffa hund ska aldrig ske lättvindligt utan ska alltid tänkas igenom noga.

Färg: Finns i många färger och kombinationer

Lynne: Gladlynt, lugn, energisk, snäll

Päls: Finns både korthår och långhår och mitt i mellan

Fäller: Ja men i och med att de är små till storleken så blir mängden där efter

Allergivänlig: Som med alla hundar, en del klarar denna andra inte, vår allergiker klarar denna hund galant men det är ingen garanti för en annan allergiker då allergi är individuellt hur den slår mot olika raser.

Bra med barn: Ja men kan bli morrig och bitig om man itne som ägar lär barnen att respektera hunden, gör man det så får man en liten trasselsudd som älskar barn för de är barnkära i grunden.

Foderåtgång: Inte så mycket det är ju en liten hund = billig i drift ;O)

Skällig: Kan bli men är man noga från de är små så blir detta inget problem

Passar som familjehund: Ja

Läraktighet: Lär sej fort och gillar att lära

Motion: Stor hund i liten förpackning. De gillar att slappa och kräver inte så mycket men gillar ändå att få motion! och orkar betydligt mer än vad deras storlek ger sken av! Tex. gillar de ofta agility och att vara i skogen som vilken stor hund som helst :-)

Kelig: Ja, älskar att bli gosad med, buren och sitta i knätet

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MENTALITET

Chihuahua, verdens mindste hunderace er helt uvidende om sin ringe størrelse. En lille hund, med et stort ego. Den er selvbevidst, nysgerrig og går ikke af vejen for ret meget. Den har rigelig med plads i selv den mindste bolig og er en kærlig og underholdende selskabshund, også for ældre mennesker. En chihuahua er meget spinkel og derfor mindre egnet i en familie med små børn.

En chihuahua er en aktiv lille hund, som glædes ved alt fra Agility til daglige spadsereture, men indretter sig helt efter ejerens aktivitetsniveau. Til gengæld har den brug for nær kontakt, masser af opmærksomhed og at lege med sin ejer.

AKTIVITETSNIVEAU OG HANDLERADIUS

En chihuahua samarbejder gerne med sin ejer om at løse opgaver, men er også nysgerrig og selvstændig af natur. Den kan være noget kuldskær og bevæger sig ikke gerne uden for i koldt og fugtigt vejr. Den er vagtsom og villig til at beskytte sin ejer. Overfor hunde af andre racer, vil den gerne være den, som bestemmer, hvilket kan skabe en farlig situation i forkert selskab.

PELS OG PLEJE

Chihuahuaen forekommer i to pelsvarianter. Den korthårede er den oprindelige, mens den langhårede er opstået ved krydsning med kontinentale dværgspaniels. Begge pelstyper behøver kun jævnlig gennembørstning. Hold kløerne kortklippede og tænderne fri for tandsten.

TIPS OG TRICKS TIL INDLÆRING OG HÅNDTERING

Chihuahuaen er kvik og opmærksom og fuldt ud i stand til at lære alt, hvad ejeren finder hensigtsmæssigt og morsomt. Vær dog varsom med, at slippe den lille hund løs sammen med større artsfæller, som kan risikere, at forveksle den med et jagtbytte. Den skal, som alle andre hunde opdrages og motioneres. Den kan være noget gøende. Dette kan dels forebygges ved at den som hvalp og unghund får mange positive oplevelser med venlige hunde og mennesker og dels forebygges ved træning og belønning af ønsket adfærd.

Der er ingen regler for højde.

Idealvægten ligger mellem 1,5 og 3 kg.

Alle farver og kombinationer er tilladt undtagen merle

OPRINDELSE

Chihuahua regnes for at være verdens mindste hunderace, og den bærer navnet på den største provins i Mexico (Chihuahua). Man mener, at disse hunde tidligere levede vildt, og at de under den toltekiske civilisation blev indfanget og tæmmet. Afbildninger af en dværghund, der kaldtes " Techichi" og levede i Tula, blev brugt som dekoration på byens arkitektur. Disse statuer ligner meget vore dages Chihuahua. Der er mange legender om racens oprindelse. Det eneste, man ved med sikkerhed, er, at den omkring 1895 blev "opdaget" af amerikanske turister. Den blev bragt til USA og videre ud over hele verden.

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Pomchi - Stubborn and Sweet

The Pomchi is a mixed breed the result of crossing a Pomeranian with a Chihuahua. He is a small or toy dog with a life span of 13 to 18 years. He is also known as the Chi-Pom, Chiranian and the Pomahuahua. He is quite the stubborn little thing but is also sweet and affectionate and makes the perfect lapdog.

Where does the Pomchi come from?

The Pomchi is a newer cross breed, developed as part of the new trend for designer dogs. Designer dogs are a recent development, usually being two purebreds bred together and their offspring being given a blended name. Mixing breeds is not a new thing but the surge in different designer dogs in the last two to three decades means there are a lot out there now and a lot are being bred with no care or love just to make money by puppy mills and poor breeders. Therefore when looking for any designer dog always be careful about where you buy from. Being one of the more recent dogs developed the Pomchi has no history known, we do not even know who originally developed them. So we look at the parents briefly to get an idea of where they come from.

The Chihuahua

There are two theories on where the Chihuahua comes from, one says they were brought over to Mexico by Spanish traders from China where they were then bred with native dogs. The other says they descend from an ancient dog found in 9th century central and south America called the Techichi. Either could be true. In the 1850s the short haired Chihuahua was discovered in a Mexican state called Chihuahua, which is where the name comes from. They were brought to America in the late 1800s and the AKC first registered one in 1904. The long haired variety is thought to be a result of breeding the short haired with long haired dogs like the Pomeranians or the Papillons.

Today he is a confident and brave dog with an alert nature like a terrier. He is quite sensitive though and demands a lot of attention and love. He makes a good watchdog with an alert nature and can be reserved. While he may be friendly to the rest of the family he tends to have a closer bond to pone person who he will choose over all others!

The Pomeranian

This dog was developed to be a companion and gets his name from the province he comes from, Pomerania. When he was first bred he was bigger, weighing around 30 pounds. He was always popular and many well known names through the ages can be linked to owning one, such as Newton, Michelangelo, Martin Luther and Mozart. In the 18th century the dog came to England when a Princess from a region neighboring Pomerania married an English prince. She came over with a pair of Poms who then weighed around 20 pounds. The breed became popular amongst the rich rather than the common people. During Queen Victoria's reign she also became fond of Poms but she liked the smaller size at 12 pounds. When she was dieing she asked for her favorite dog to lay with her and that was a Pomeranian. English dog breeders began to breed Poms smaller and with more color. In the 1880s he went to the US.

Today the Pomeranian is a very outgoing, social and clever small dog. He loves meeting people, he tends to act like a larger dog so can get himself into trouble, and he gets on well with other pets. He is quite curious and lively and being alert he is a good watchdog. His barking can be a problem so training will be important so that you can command him to stop!

Temperament

The Pomchi is an affectionate and loving dog towards his owners and family. He can be stubborn and quite assertive though so you need to be firm or he will become a yappy dog who thinks he is in charge. He is a bold dog as tiny dogs like him often are. He likes to cuddle and makes a great lap dog but he does still need some exercise. He can be sweet too and prefers to be with you rather than being left alone. To visitors he can be distant but with you he is warm and cuddly. He is fragile though so he is not the best dog suited to children. He is smart and energetic too.

What does the Pomchi look like

He is a small dog only weighing 4 to 10 pounds and standing 6 to 9 inches tall. He looks like he has a smile on his face and he has a short pointed muzzle, round eyes that are dark, medium erect ears and a furry tail that is about the length he is that he holds over his back. He can have a single or double coat and it can be short or long, glossy, soft, smooth or silky. Colors can be blue, brown, white, black, cream, gray or a combination. He has small feet that are quite dainty and can have feathering on his ears and legs.

Training and Exercise Needs

How active does the Pomchi need to be?

He is a small dog so although he is a fairly active dog that amounts to not too much still! He is perfect therefore for apartment living and access to a yard is a bonus but not a requirement. He will need play time inside as well as a couple of brief walks each day. Occasional trips to the dog park would be a lot of fun for him too. As well as ensuring he gets the physical activity he needs also make sure he has some mental stimulation too.

Does he train quickly?

He should be trained and socialized from as early as 12 weeks to ensure he grows into a well rounded and better behaved dog. He can be stubborn and willful otherwise. A lot of owners of small dogs overlook the importance of these things because as a small dog they think there is less need, but this is not the case. Small dogs can be terrors if not controlled and shown who is boss. Be firm and consistent with the training. Use positive training methods but be clear you are the pack leader not him. Sometimes while socialization and training goes well house training is less successful. If you find this a struggle seek professional help.

Living with a Pomchi

How much grooming is needed?

He usually has long hair and it sheds an average amount so he will need brushing daily and you may need to vacuum up after him especially on the couch. Bathe him as needed using a dog shampoo. Check his ears and eyes once a week for infection and wipe then clean carefully. His nails will need trimming when they get too long and his teeth should be brushed at least twice a week especially since he can be prone to dental problems. You will probably have to take him to a professional groomers every couple of months or so to have his hair trimmed if you plan on keeping it long.

What is he like with children and other animals?

He is small and fragile so really it is not a good idea to have him around small children, especially unsupervised. He can get hurt very easily. He can be wary around children too. With socialization and when raised with them he can get on with other animals and dogs, but he needs help getting there!

General information

He may be small but he is alert and would bark to alert you if an intruder was breaking in. He is a frequent barker so if you do live in an apartment that may be an issue. He will need ВЅ to 1 cup of good quality dry dog food a day, split into two meals.

Health Concerns

He can suffer from certain health issues that either of his parents might be prone to such as Patellar luxation, hypoglycemia, heart problems, collapsed trachea, Hydrocephalus, Open Fontanel, epilepsy, eye problems, Legg-Perthes, Shivering, allergies, hip dysplasia and dental problems. To lower the risk ask to see health clearances for the parents to confirm they are healthy. Also visit the kennel before purchasing.

Costs involved in owning a Pomchi

A Pomchi puppy can cost between $150 to $950. He will need a crate and carrier, food bowls, collar and leash as well as certain medical procedures such as deworming, blood tests, shots, chipping and neutering. Some breeders may include some of that in the price. If not, those costs will come to another $360 to $400. On average for basic medical needs like check ups, flea prevention, shots and pet insurance you will need to pay between $435 to $550 a year. For basic non-medical needs like food, long hair grooming, training, toys, treats and license that yearly cost will be between $530 to $650.

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Chihuahua Dog - Chiwawa Dog Information

If you have ever had a Chihuahua then you know that they are not hard to love at all. These dogs are naturally small, rather than being bred down from a larger breed. There are two types of Chihuahuas; the long haired and the short haired Chihuahua.

The Chihuahua is between 3 and 7 pounds when full grown and stands between six to eight inches. The AKC standards of a Chihuahua require that it not exceed 6 pounds. This breed has a well rounded, apple like shaped head with a muzzle that is tiny in contrast to the head. The muzzle is also slightly pointed, and either will have a level or a scissors bite. There are times when puppies have a soft spot or a “molera” on the top of the skull. The bone usually closes as the dog turns into an adult. The trademark ears of a Chihuahua should be held erect most of the time, but may flare to the sides at a 45 degree angle when relaxed or calm.

Their eyes are full and round, and very expressive. It has been said that you can tell a lot about a Chihuahua just by looking into their eyes, which are set well apart and very luminous either in a black or ruby color. There are some Chihuahua’s that have light eyes in the case of a blond or white colored coat. The nose of a Chihuahua is usually blond or self colored when there is a blond or light colored Chihuahua; otherwise they have a black nose which is short and pointed.

The body of the Chihuahua can be described as stout, robust, compact or even short with well sprung ribs. It is longer than it is tall, because of the off-square shaped of the dog. In males, it is most likely that they will have shorter bodies as compared to the females. The neck is slightly arched, sloping into lean shoulders and then continuing down into a level topline. The front legs of the Chihuahua should be straight, short, and square shaped with the back legs considerably more muscular and thin. The feet are very tiny and even considered to be dainty. The tail is a sickle shaped tail which is curled over the back or to the side just barely touching the back of the dog.

The colors of the Chihuahua vary depending on whether it is short haired or long haired. The short haired variety is the most common. The colors include sand or blonde, fawn colored, chestnut, silver, steel blue, black and tan, or parti-color just to name the most common colors. There are some Chihuahuas in other more rare colors as well.

Chihuahua’s can sometimes be described as “teacup,” “pocket sized,” “tiny toy,” or “miniature” when in fact these terms are quite misleading. They are not bred to be a certain size; they are just born a certain size. They are naturally small dogs and no matter what size you have, they are all considered to be the standard size of the dog.

Many people also use the spelling Chiwawa to refer to this dog breed, and we use Chiwawa for our website address!

Chihuahua

Chihuahuas are tiny dogs that come in many different colors and markings, and can have either long or short coats, but they all have large, alert ears, big moist eyes, and huge personalities. Inside each little Chihuahua is a miniature king or queen ready to rule their realms, so they need to be taught what is acceptable in human kingdoms. They are intelligent and enthusiastic, so they usually don’t need extensive training.

• Personality: Graceful, charming, and sassy.
• Energy Level: Though Chihuahuas like to run and play, they are mostly an indoor pet, and do well in apartments.
• Good with Children: Better with Older Children
• Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
• Shedding: Seasonal
• Grooming: Occasional
• Trainability: Independent
• Height: 6-9 inches
• Weight: 3-6 pounds
• Life Expectancy: 12-20 years
• Barking Level: Barks When Necessary

meet theChihuahua

Did you know?

The Chihuahua comes in two varieties: long and smooth coat.

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Breed History

The Chihuahua was officially recognized by the AKC.

Learn more about the Chihuahua breed standard.

at aGlance

Energy & Size

AKC Dog Ranking

Personality

• Charming
• Graceful
• Sassy

Graceful, charming, and sassy.

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General Appearance

A graceful, alert, swift-moving compact little dog with saucy expression, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament.

A well rounded "apple dome" skull, with or without molera. Expression - Saucy. Eyes - Full, round, but not protruding, balanced, set well apart-luminous dark or luminous ruby. Light eyes in blond or white-colored dogs permissible. Blue eyes or a difference in the color of the iris in the two eyes, or two different colors within one iris should be considered a serious fault. Ears - Large, erect type ears, held more upright when alert, but flaring to the sides at a 45 degree angle when in repose, giving breadth between the ears. Stop - Well defined. When viewed in profile, it forms a near 90 degree angle where muzzle joins skull.

Neck, Topline, Body: Neck - Slightly arched, gracefully sloping into lean shoulders. Topline- Level. Body -Ribs rounded and well sprung (but not too much "barrel-shaped"). Tail - Moderately long, carried sickle either up or out, or in a loop over the back with tip just touching the back. (Never tucked between legs.) Disqualifications - Docked tail, bobtail.

Forequarters

Forequarters: Shoulders - Lean, sloping into a slightly broadening support above straight forelegs that set well under, giving free movement at the elbows. Shoulders should be well up, giving balance and soundness, sloping into a level back (never down or low). This gives a well developed chest and strength of forequarters. Feet - A small, dainty foot with toes well split up but not spread, pads cushioned. (Neither the hare nor the cat foot.) Dewclaws may be removed. Pasterns - Strong.

In the Smooth Coats, the coat should be of soft texture, close and glossy. (Heavier coats with undercoats permissible.) Coat placed well over body with ruff on neck preferred, and more scanty on head and ears. Hair on tail preferred furry. In Long Coats, the coat should be of a soft texture, either flat or slightly wavy, with undercoat preferred. Ears - Fringed. Tail - Full and long (as a plume). Feathering on feet and legs, pants on hind legs and large ruff on the neck desired and preferred. (The Chihuahua should be groomed only to create a neat appearance.) Disqualification - In Long Coats, too thin coat that resembles bareness.

Hindquarters

Muscular, with hocks well apart, neither out nor in, well let down, firm and sturdy. Angulation - Should equal that of forequarters. The feet are as in front. Dewclaws may be removed.

ChihuahuaCare

Good nutrition for Chihuahuas is very important from puppyhood to their senior years.

Occasional brushing of the Smooth Coat variety of Chihuahuas to promote healthy skin and hair is recommended.

Though Chihuahuas like to run and play, they are mostly an indoor pet, and do well in apartments.

Ask your Chihuahua’s breeder and/or other toy breed owners to recommend a good vet.

Is This A Muffin Or A Chihuahua?

A new meme is about to confuse your stomach, because good luck if it can tell the difference between these:

Eating puppies is bad, but these muffins are so cute. Help!

Portland-based Karen Zack -- @teenybiscuit on Twitter -- has been posting the delicious doppelgangers over the past few months, perhaps inspired by the groundbreaking BuzzFeed article illustrating how much our favorite foods look like the Internet's favorite animals.

Oh god, another one:

Those puppies look so crunchy! Check out the rest of Karen's illuminations below:

And to any recruiters reading, this "one-woman meme machine" would love a job, too.

If a meme was able to land me a job that would be the most millennial thing to ever happen ever -- and I'm not against it

Karen, may I direct you to this page here. And may the fork be with you.

Fakta om chihuahua

Chihuahua är den minsta hundrasen i världen. Det sägs att Chihuahuan härstammar från perioden 400-500 f.kr. omkring 1200-1500-talet var hundrasen mycket vanlig hos Toltekfolket och var en tempelhund med kunglig status hos Aztekfolket.

Det sägs att Chihuahua ledde sin härskares ande genom dödsriket och kunde överta hans synder. Det finns många fantastiska sägner om chihuahuan. Det sägs också att en prinsessa hade 1500 små hundar, och att var och en hade sin egen slav och när chihuahuan dog begravdes slaven tillsammans med sin härskare.

Det finns korthåriga och långhåriga Chihuahuor och de finns i olika färger som exempel blue merle och cream. De kan bli ungefär 15-23 cm i mankhöjd och kan väga mellan 0,5 till 3 kg. Chihuahuan är en sällskapshund och en knähund, så den vill gärna sitta i ditt knä och gärna lägga sig på soffan eller på sängen.

Chihuahuan är en kompakt, välbalanserad och energisk hund med väldigt livliga rörelser. De kan också vara väldigt temperamentfullt självmedvetna. De är väldigt nyfikna av sig och livliga, men också mycket tillgivna till sin ägare. Chihuahuan har överraskande kurage för att vara så liten. Den skäller gärna mot folk som den inte känner, eller upplever hot av. Den skäller gärna mot andra hundar som inte är lika små som den själv. De är väldigt vaktande av sig. Vissa Chihuahuor kan vara väldigt rädda för nästan allt men det är deras uppfostran som gör att de blir det. Hundrasen är uppkallad efter regionen Chihuahua i Mexico som den härstammar från.

Hundrasen accepterades i USA på 1900-talet.

På bilderna kan du se hur liten en Chihuahuavalp är när den är 8 veckor gammal. På ena bilden ser du en chihuahua som har en ovanlig färg och teckning på pälsen, den sorten finns det inte många av i Sverige, de är väldigt sällsynta.

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BUDDY BELTS sind die absolut besten Hundegeschirre die es im Moment auf dem Markt gibt. Funktional, stylisch und in vielen wundervollen Farben erhältlich!”

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Buddy Belts sind übrigens sehr beliebt und es gibt exklusive Versionen davon, gerade Anfang Oktober ist das Buddy Belt Sidewinder bei uns eingetroffe, weltweit dürfen wir es exklusiv verkaufen, wir sind sehr stolz das wir der einzige Shop sind der es erhalten hat. Die Auflage ist limitiert und somit hat es nur solange Vorrat! Hier kommt ihr direkt zum exklusiven Stück: http://www.chihuahua-shop.ch/contents/de-ch/p3387_Hundegeschirr_-_BUDDY_BELT_-_Luxury_Line_-_exklusiv_Chihuahua-Shop.ch_-_Sidewinder_-_Crystal.html

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