Chihuahuas - Description & Health Problems

 Description:

The Chihuahua is a tiny toy sized dog. The body is longer than high. The head is well rounded, apple in shape and the nose is short and pointed with a well defined stop. Puppies have a soft spot on top of the skull as "Molera", which usually closes by adulthood. The large, round eyes are set well apart and dark, ruby​​, and may be easier in white dogs. The erect ears are large. Dewclaws may be removed. The tail is long, crescent-shaped, either rolled back or sideways. The coat comes in both short hair or long, wavy or flat coat. All colors are both solid, marked or splashed accepted. Colors include, but are not limited to, black, white, chestnut, fawn, sand, silver, sable, steel blue, black and tan and two tone.
Height: 6-9 inches (15-23 cm.)
Weight:  2-6 pounds (1-3 kg.)



Temperament:
The Chihuahua is a good companion dog. Courageous, very lively, proud and adventurous, enjoying the affection. Courageous, cheerful and agile. Chihuahua can be willpower, without the leadership just human. They are loyal and become attached to their owners. Some love to lick the faces of their owners. Socialize well. For some, it may be a little 'difficult to train, but they are intelligent, learn quickly, and respond well to appropriate training, firm but gentle (positive reinforcement). It can be difficult to housebreak.  

Do not let the Chihuahua get away with things that would not let a large dog to do (small dog syndrome), such as jumping on people. While it may be nice for a £ 5 small dog put his paws on my leg when you get home from work, is the case that a dominant behavior. If you allow this dog to be your pack leader, have developed many behavior problems such as jealousy, aggression with other dogs and sometimes humans, and is undeniably suspicious of people except for their owners. As foreigners, they will begin to follow their master's every move, keeping as close as possible. 

 A Chihuahua is a leading pack of people can take their children. The breed is generally not recommended for children, not because they are good with them, but because most people treat Chihuahua differently than they would a large dog, causing them to be unreliable. Because of its size, this breed tends to be babied and things that we humans clearly see as the bad behavior of a large dog is looked cute as a puppy. Small dogs also tend to be less traveled when people assume that they get enough exercise around during the day. But a walk offers more than just exercise. Provides mental stimulation, and satisfies the instinct of migration, all dogs have. For this reason, small breeds such as Chihuahua tend to become snappish, yappy, protective, and untrustworthy with children and people who know. Chihuahua who have their human pack leader tend to be fairly aggressive dogs. An owner who realizes this and is not Chihuahua differently than they would a great race, becoming a leading light pack, will have a different temperament more attractive this wonderful little dog, find them to be good companions for children.


Health Problems of Chihuahua:
Inclined to rheumatism, slipped stifle, colds and gum problems. Also the dryness of the cornea and secondary glaucoma, to their bulging eyes. Gains weight easily. Be careful around, toxic chemicals such as fertilizer or chocolate. This is a very small race and it will not take much to poison them. Chihuahuas are often born by Caesarean section because the puppies are born with relatively large heads. Susceptible to fractures and other accidents in puppyhood. Some Chihuahuas are Molera, an unclosed section of the skull which can remain open throughout life. This makes the dog prone to injury. Is a lease wheezing and snoring, because of their small short muzzle. Subject to stress caused by the tendency of owners to treat them like little babies. All dogs, even the smallest, need to feel Their owners are strong minded beings qualified to manage the entire pack. For more info you can check "The Ultimate Guide to Taking Care of Your Chihuahua"