by Louise Kirby | Apr 30, 2017 | Characteristics, Training, Your puppy
So, you want to own a chihuahua? There are lots of good reasons to want to own a chihuahua, they are super cute, compact, don’t need huge amounts of exercise and appear to fit into modern life well. If you are thinking about buying a chihuahua read this first. But how...
by Louise Kirby | Apr 23, 2017 | First Aid, Health, Safety, Senior Chihuahuas, Your puppy
Common Ear Ailments In Chihuahuas Chihuahuas have the loveliest ears, soft and silky, perky and up-right. The fact that their ears are erect does work in their favour when it comes to chihuahua ear health. They suffer fewer problems than dogs with folded ears....
by Louise Kirby | Apr 21, 2017 | Socialisation, Training, Your puppy
Is Your Chihuahua A Good Citizen? The Good Citizen Dog Scheme, can chihuahuas take part? There is sometimes a feeling that you don’t need to train a chihuahua because they are small, after all they are only 10 inches high what harm can they do? I think I can admit...
by Louise Kirby | Apr 20, 2017 | Characteristics, Health, Reverse sneezing, Senior Chihuahuas, Your puppy
Reverse sneezing is very common in small dogs. Chihuahuas can be more susceptible because of their size; but any dog may have a bout of reverse sneezing. Being able to spot whether your chihuahua is having a bout of reverse sneezing or suffering from tracheal collapse...
by Louise Kirby | Apr 17, 2017 | Behaviour, Characteristics, Training
Chihuahua Behaviour; 5 Ways to not approach a Chihuahua Does it drive you mad when people assume that because your chi is small and cute that he is automatically going to want to be petted and fussed. Nothing could be further from the truth for a lot of chihuahuas who...