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Darren October 1st, 2007
Meet Brandy, the world’s smallest dog. The Chihuahua lives in Largo, Fla., is 6 inches long and weighs less than 2 pounds. Guinness has declared Brandy the tiniest dog on the planet. How tiny is tiny? Owner Paulette Keller carries Brandy in her purse.
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Darren September 25th, 2007
A good obedience class to train your Chihuahua is always helpful. However, you don’t have to go to obedience classes. Many classes are especially for handling big, out-of-control dogs and may emphasize force methods to try and dominate and calm these dogs. These methods are not good for Chihuahuas, or any dog for that matter. If you run into instructors and classes like this, you are better off training your Chihuahua on your own or with other small-dog owners.
Old-fashioned force-training methods are ineffective and no fun for your dog either. Chihuahuas respond best to amendable training and only the gentlest of techniques.
Some guidelines to keep in mind:
Chihuahuas are intelligent. Just because your Chihuahua lives a life of leisure does not mean she can’t learn tricks. Chihuahuas don’t hunt, herd or guard so they don’t have an opportunity to show off like some of the other breeds. Obedience and agility trials give Chihuahuas a chance to show what they can do. But you don’t have to compete in the competitions to enjoy training your Chihuahua. Training should be a fun time for both of you. Chihuahuas need to have some kind of schooling.
Clicker training works well for Chihuahuas. In clicker training you teach the dog that a “click” sound signals a coming reward. A clicker signal is used because it is fast, noticeable, and something the dog otherwise does not encounter in everyday life. Once the dog associates the click with an upcoming reward, you wait for the dog to do the behavior you want her to do. The instant she does so, you click to tell the dog her behavior deserves a reward. Then you give her the treat. If the dog makes a mistake, no treat. You just wait for her to do it right, then reward with a treat.
Connie Limon raises Shih Tzu puppies. She owns Little Guys Dog Clothes Shop.
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Darren September 18th, 2007
PET PARADE, originally uploaded by evolver115.
SUNDAY FEB 26 2006 — Sugardoll, a chihuahua owned by Maria Borror, of Lake St. Louis, is dressed up for the 3rd Annual Lake St. Louis Mardi Gras Pet Parade in Lake St. Louis.
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Darren September 18th, 2007
Small dog breeds are great pets, but since their personalities are all different, it’s a good idea to look at their individual characteristics to see if they fit with your lifestyle.
Pomeranians:
Pomeranians developed from a much larger dog breed and seem to have retained the mellow character. They are good with children if they have been raised with them from puppyhood. They are playful and active. They tend to bark and require daily grooming.
Chihuahuas:
Chihuahuas are an interesting small breed. I have raised several herds - and that is a good word for a group of chihuahuas - and their temperment is a bit different from other small dogs. They can be very aggressive towards other dog breeds. I adopted one chihuahua who kept attacking a German Shepherd who finally bit her. After she got out of the hospital she went after him again. I ended up with her because she wasn’t going to quit attacking bigger dogs. Some chihuahuas will growl and nip at small children. Good points - chihuahuas are very loyal and affectionate. They don’t require as much exercise as other small breeds so they make ideal pets for apartment dwellers or older people. They are good with cats.
Boston Terrier:
Good with children and other animals, the Boston terrier is a good small dog for families. They are suitable for any lifestyle. They can be aggressive chewers. Their short coat is easy to keep clean.
Jack Russell Terrier:
This dog breed is only for the most active owners. They love to chase balls, can hop onto a table with ease and can be aggressive if not trained properly. Very intelligent and lively, they require a lot of attention and discipline.
Maltese:
This small dog breed can be very protective of its owner. It is not suitable for families with children because they are very fragile.
Shitzu or Shih tzu:
Good natured and non-aggressive, these friendly little dogs make great family pets. They require daily brushing but their hair is non-shedding. Good with other animals.
Bichon Frise:
These little dogs make good family pets. They are good with children as well as other animals. Very intelligent, easy to train and lively. Their coat doesn’t shred.
Dachshund:
Not a hound but a terrier bred to go after vermin, the breed is lively and affectionate. Good with family members but will become aggressive to children outside the family. They make good watchdogs and will bark frequently to alert their owners.
Pekinese:
Very fierce and loyal, these little dogs are not good around children or other animals. These are good dogs for the elderly. Their coats require a good deal of grooming.
Skye Terrier:
Great with children, okay with other dogs but not tolerant of cats. This unique breed makes a fine pet. Distrustful of strangers.
The next step after selecting a breed is to find a reputable breeder. To get more information, visit us at www.dog-match.com/small-dog-breeds
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Kristi September 17th, 2007
Fact: The American Kennel Club registered Chihuahuas in the Toy Group in 1904 with two different varieties - the short haired Chihuahua, and the long-haired Chihuahua.
Chihuahuas are very cute dogs I must admit. I know that they don’t take up much room and don’t need a lot of exercise.
I have two friends who currently own them. They seem to pick one person in the family to be close to and shun the rest. They are always very protective of the person they have chose to be closest with. This caused a problem when my friend brought home a new baby which required her attention…attention now taken from the dog. Guess who doesn’t like the new baby. He would nip at the baby when mom was giving the baby extra attention.
They have been able to smooth things over these past two months. Is this normal temperament for Chihuahuas?
If anyone knows more about the breed and how they act around children and have personal experiences please comment on our blog. We would love to hear from you.
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