Little Best Friend - Chihuahua

This breed of dogs is very ancient. Its roots chihuahua threw very deep, at a time when there were three ancient civilizations: the Maya, the Toltec and the Auteki. These doggies since the 1500 AD. were considered sacred. The ancestor of the chihuahua was a dog techichi. A little later they were brought from Mexico to Europe and distributed around the world. Since ancient times dogs have been divided into two types: with long hair and short hair.


The shape of the skull resembles an apple, a little nose. Funny big ears and expressive eyes. Glyadyan is a tiny creature, and you want to grab on your hands and gently press it. But this is only at first glance they are helpless, in fact very courageous and courageous. They are very compact, playful, attractive. These little dogs are naturally endowed with mobility, jumping, activity, energy. Chihuahua - clean animals and love to live in purity.

Probably, because of his cheerful temperament, these dogs always have a high tail raised. Sometimes it can be along the back or curved into a mold. The baby weighs from 0.5 to 2.5 kg. Astro at the withers - from 15 to 23 cm.

In smooth-haired dogs the wool is very short, smooth and fit to the body. Dogs with long hair are very soft and silky. Whatever the length of the wool of the Chihuahu, they just want to touch, iron, pick up. The color of these little dogs can be different. You can choose for every taste.


Features of this breed

Let's just say, having bought such a dog, you will never be alone and you will always be cheerful.

Food

Considering that this is a very tiny dog, it is necessary to feed a strictly scheduled schedule.

Toddlers up to 2 months of feeding 6 times a day for 20-30 gr. From two months to four fed 4 times a day for 30-40 gr. From six months to eight meals 3 times 50 gr. Adults are fed twice a day for 60 grams.

Food should be varied, vitaminized and quality.

Diet of adult dog feeding:

Care

It is necessary to check in time and clean the ears with cotton buds, applying a special remedy on them. Once every two weeks, cut the hair with a special scissors. Regularly check teeth and gums. Kupatchihuahua 1 time in 3-4 months with a special shampoo for dogs. After the bath, rub it dry and dry it. Dogs long-haired - to watch how it grows, especially adjusting, they should look well-groomed and elegant. To comb it is necessary a special comb with long denticles, 2 times a week. Dogs with a smooth-haired comb need a massage brush of natural bristles. Glazkinuto rub once a day with cotton-wool discs soaked in a special solution - Oftolawas.

What you can not do



Bring the dog home, give time for adaptation. Immediately show his place. If the puppy whines, put a warmer in the lounger and cover it. Remember, we are responsible for those who have tamed!