Chihuahua's, considered among the smallest breed of dogs, make great pets where there aren't small children. This is because Chihuahuas are small, easy to carry and equally easy to drop. These dogs have a soft spot on their skull similar to human beings and even though the size of the spot reduces with age, the Chihuahua's head is still very fragile. Small children often fail to understand this and can harm the dog. The other reason that Chihuahuas aren't recommended for children is that they are some times temperamental animals and can be snappy when irritated. Unlike say a German Shepherd or Labrador which will usually display uncommon wisdom and tolerance when dealing with children.
Chihuahuas are great for small apartments in cities. Because they are very energetic and small, they run around a lot inside the house and get their required quota of exercise that way. If house-trained at an early age, they don't need frequent walks outside.
It is recommended that Chihuahuas be brought home when young because they get attached to their owner very fast and have a difficult time breaking away.
Over the past few years there has been a dramatic increase in Chihuahua births because of the popularity the dog achieved particularly because celebrities and advertisers took to it all of a sudden. It turns out that the Chihuahua market is in fact smaller than was supposed and many of these dogs have landed up in shelters.
If you are in the UK, there is a British Chihuahua Club Rescue Association from where you can adopt a Chihuahua. In case you decide to do so, the adoption form is here http://www.the-british-chihuahua-club.org.uk and it is advised that the adoption guidelines be properly researched.
In other countries too there exist dog shelters that usually have Chihuahuas. Before adopting or buying a dog, however, a friend who owns a dog and a trusted vet should be consulted because getting a dog is a little like having a baby - the responsibilities are huge and they don't remain tiny and harmless forever.
Chihuahua dogs are one of the most popular breeds of dogs available today and are seen as a loving, caring and friendly, relatively low-maintenance dog. Learn all you need to know about keeping pet Chihuahuas at our free Chihuahua information website.
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