Chihuahua : The Incredibly Adorable and Charming Teacups

Chihuahua traced back its origin in the country of Mexico and is renowned as the smallest breed of dog in the world. This is originally meant for small game hunting where people at that time find it difficult to avail large dogs for a hunting companion. Thus, Chihuahua was bred to be one. The Chichi an epithet for Chihuahua received revered attention from the Royals and ancient Aztecs in Mexico. Today, these teacup dogs still continue to be admired by millions of dog lovers in the world.

 

This Mandy dog is well loved by people simply because of its unique and light weight appearance. It is easy to carry as it is also called a pocket toy enough to fit your sack. This typically weighs 6 pounds the most with a tallest height being 9 inches long. The color of Chihuahua comes in various hues of taupe, black, white, tan and brown. This can also be in tri-color or a solid one making your choices of this Mandy dog in varying shades. What is more striking in the appearance of this tiny toy dog is its soft and smooth fur. Nonetheless, diversities fall on either short or long fleece, straight and curly coat.

 

The Chihuahua’s behavior and temperament can be encapsulated in this one word, energetic. They may look standard with their height difference compared against other dogs, but this miniature breed possesses a different level of activeness and vigor. They have human-like expressions which made them even closer to their masters. Chihuahua with this kind of attitude can easily draw attention from people. They are loyal and faithful animals and are very affectionate. They are chummy small beings specifically to those wearing familiar faces like their masters, however, it can scare people away particularly strangers.

 

Caring for a Chihuahua like any other breed requires careful attention to their needs. They are prone to diseases such as hydrocephalus which often occurs on dogs with irregular disk-shaped particles in the skull. Dogs prone to this kind of ailment are oftentimes those that have the inability to grow up and develop into maturity and in terms of height and size. This disease is also confused with another ailment known as Moleras. This is particularly manifested among Chihuahua which does not normally have a fully developed skull. With these two grave diseases that can easily take away your Chihuahua under your care, it is crucial that a deliberate medical attention is provided to avoid any signs of these diseases. The delicateness and usually undeveloped skull area of the Chihuahua is an utmost consideration for masters of this standard dog.

 

There is no other thing you can do to your Chihuahua dog but to give it with the right kind of guardianship, supervision and medical protection. Shampooing the coat of your little dog very often is said to have adverse effects on the fur and oftentimes build up dryness that eliminates moisture in its coat.

 

These teacups are indeed sensitive yet, you can enjoy enduring companionship if you offer big care and nurture to these little miniatures.