As a chihuahua (or other small dog) owner, you have probably come to realize that little dogs have special needs that require training techniques specifically formulated for their small statures and distinctive personalities. Little Dogs: Training Your Pint-Sized Companion offers gentle, positive, and extraordinarily effective solutions to many of the most common challenges facing small dogs and their owners today.
Monthly Archive for December, 2008
If you’re looking for a good dog, you probably should first locate a good dog breeder. But it isn’t all that easy, unless you know what to look for. Fortunately, if you know the signs of a good breeder and ask the right questions, you should be able to know when you’ve succeeded.
Just as some brand new cars are lemons, there are also dogs and dog breeders that are lemons. A dog with health problems can lead to great heartache and serious financial losses. A good dog breeder will stand behind health guarantees and do everything possible to make things right should you wind up with a dog with a serious health defect.
3 Types Of Breeders
The first is the person who shows dogs and works hard to maintain the breed standard. The advantage to buying 1 of their puppies is that they test their dogs for common genetic diseases. They only breed their best dogs, because they are breeding dogs to acquire a new generation of champions. This means that even their puppies not qualified to show will usually still become excellent dogs. The only downside is the pups will usually be more expensive.
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Yes, its cold outside, but don’t stop your chihuahua’s agility training. Depending on where you live, there might be snow on the ground from November through March, but thats no reason to give up your agility training. Bring your training indoors, right at your own home.
Chihuahua agility
Get creative with your training locations. Do you have a hallway, basement, or garage? Then you have a place to train! Before it snows and your equipment is frozen to the ground, store some in your garage, shed, basement, or put a tarp over it. Bring in one piece of equipment at a time, and begin your indoor training.
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New chihuahua puppy in your home? Here are some tips to train your puppy.
Chihuahua puppy chewing
1.) Chewing Problems - The most effective solution to a chihuahua puppy chewing on something he shouldn’t is.
To not discipline him, but to simply replace the object that he is chewing with a chew toy and then to raise him greatly for chewing on his chew toy. Positive encouragement is what a puppy will respond to the most.
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It’s not too late!* If you order this sweet Chihuahua Jingle Bell Ornament, you can received it before Christmas!
I think it can be the perfect Christmas gift for a Chihuahua fan - or for yourself!
These adorable Christmas Ornaments are made of the finest quality porcelain and will make a treasured keepsake.
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This green and red woven tapestry Christmas stocking features an adorable Chivava in a Santa hat. Crafted in the mountains of North Carolina, this authentic jacquard woven stocking represents a heritage of excellence and American pride.
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The Official A.K.C. Chihuahua Breed Standard describes the Chihuahua as a small dog that comes in two varieties or coat types. The difference in coat type (the Long Coat and the Smooth Coat) is the only official description used to identify a difference within this breed. Our standard does not categorize the Chihuahua by size.
Teacup chihuahua puppy
For the purpose of showing and record keeping, the American Kennel club includes the Chihuahua (along with 19 other breeds) in the Toy Group. Therefore, irrespective of their weight or physical stature ALL Chihuahuas registered with the A.K.C. are considered to be a toy breed of dog.
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Chihuahua 2009 Wall Calendar
Chihuahua Wall Calendar: The humorous photos in this wall calendar feature Artlist International’s famous Fish-eye style, which captures and enhances the dogs’ lively expressions to the fullest. Every calendar is printed on thick, high-quality paper.
Chihuahua 2009 Mini Wall Calendar
Chihuahua Mini Wall Calendar: The Artlist The Dog series features puppy images photographed in Artlist International’s famous Fish-eye style. Photos are taken at unique angles, and depending on the pooches.
Teacup Chihuahuas 2009 Wall Calendar
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