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Chihuahuas

Chihuahuas were first found in Mexico and are named after one of its states, but their exact country of origin remains unknown .Although Chihuahuas are the smallest dog breed, they have brave and confident personalities and are not afraid to stand up for themselves, even in front of giant dogs! This category has questions relating this breed’s temperament, appearance, average life span, etc.

1,187 Questions

What will happen if your dog eats almonds?

The humane society publishes a list of foods that are unsafe for dogs to eat, and the only two nuts on the list are walnuts and macadamia nuts. Feeding a dog as few as four macadamia nuts, depending upon the dog's size, can cause neurological symptoms such as muscle weakness, tremors and even paralysis. Walnuts can cause stomach upset in dogs and moldy ones that contain mycotoxins cause tremors in dogs. These two nuts are a definite "no-no" for all dogs.

Does this mean dog scan eat almonds since they're not on the list? Even though almonds aren't toxic to dogs, there are some good reasons to avoid giving your dog this nutty treat. Nuts of all types, including almonds, are on the list of foods that cause stomach upset in dogs.

Nuts are rich in monounsaturated fats, which are healthy for humans, but too much fat of any kind increases the risk of pancreatitis in dogs. Pancreatitis can be fatal to your canine best friend, so it's best to stay from nuts and fatty human foods. Giving your dog food high in fats may earn you a few tail wags, but it could have bad long-term health consequences.

Another reason not to give your dog almonds or other nuts is they can get caught in their throat or intestines, causing an intestinal obstruction that could require surgery. Who wants to put a dog through that?

Almonds aren't directly toxic to dogs like walnuts and macadamia nuts, but they do increase the risk of pancreatitis and intestinal obstruction. Almonds are a heart-healthy snack for humans, but if your dog loves them too, buy some organic peanut butter dog cookies to satisfy your dogs need for a treat. It's a safer option.

-Kashvi

CAn you feed by 10 Month old boxer puppy adult dog food?

It's not a good idea. His little teeth will have trouble chewing it because they are softer than an adult, and it may upset his stomach, so you may have to deal with a vomiting puppy. I suggest sticking with puppy food until at least 6 months old.

How long does a female chihuahua stay in heat?

Puppies of any species don't come in heat. The dog has to be Close to adult Before that happens.

For 21 days, but they don`t bleed until the second week for 4 to 6 days after that they are ready to breed.

What are toy chihuahuas?

There is no such thing as a toy chihuahua...toy refers to it's classification.

but there is such thing as a Chihuahua its the smallest breed on the planet, and the most pampered pet ever!

Age to have female chihuahua spayed?

Cats and dogs are usually spayed either right before after their first heat cycle/period.

Who makes chihuahuas?

Chihuahua's were worshipped by the Toltec's in ancient Mexico.

The chihuahua is a dog that exists because of?

The chihuahua is a dog that exists because of artificial selection.

Are chihuahuas very protective over their owners?

It depends on how they raise the dog however if the owner treats it bad and teaches it to be aggressive then the dog could most likely attack people. I have a chihuahua myself and he is very well trained and doesn't show any aggressiveness in any way.

Are chihuahuas good with children?

No Chihuahua's are not good pets for children. Because of their small size a chihuahua can be easily hurt or killed by a child. Chihuahua's also have very thin legs and often have problems with luxating pattela's. Chihuahua's also don't have the "love everyone" temperment" that a dog belonging to children should have. Chihuahua's bond closely with one individual...and they become very protective of that one individual. Most chihuahua's are very leary of small children, preferring to stay away from them.

What kind of skin do chihuahuas have?

Most dogs have a covering of hair and skin.

Are chihuahuas good for asthmatic children?

it would depend on what brings on your kids asthma. i am an asthma suffer but only react to dust mites and feathers. ive always keep at lest one dog and have never had any problems.mabey try introducing your kid to a friends dog and see if it has any affect on his/her health before you bring a dog home

How often do you bath a chihuahua?

Because chi's spend so much time being held, cuddled and loved on they tend to pick up odors quickly. I use a little drop of baby shampoo (because of it's gentleness) and shower mine once a week.

How old do Chihuahua puppies have to be to be given away?

Chihuahua puppies should be at least 8 weeks old before given up for adoption, although waiting until they are 10-12 weeks is better. Before allowing them to leave their mom, they should be able to eat hard puppy food on their own.

What size of dog sweater would a small Chihuahua wear?

A large size in dog clothing or 5t in toddler clothing its a great way to save a little money and get great styles.

Are pekingese chihuahua mixed puppies hypoallergenic?

Dogs transmit allergens through their own dander and by tracking external allergens into your house.

Humans are allergic to dander, not fur.

Dander can be found in dog saliva, fur, hair, etc.

Dogs that shed fur less, have hair or are hairless may be less likely to cause allergies because they leave less material with dander in your home.

Chihuahua's do have fur and they do shed, so they are not the most hypoallergenic dog.

However, smaller dogs are better for allergy sufferers in general because they produce a smaller amount of dander and material that carries dander.

Washing a dog twice per week can help a great deal.

What is the absolute location of chihuahua Mexico?

Its absolute location is approximately 88 degrees west and 20 degrees north.

How many boxer puppies are in first litter?

According to dogbreedinfo.com (link below), boxers have litters from 2-10 puppies with 6 being the average. But if my own experience with golden retrievers is worth anything, anything can happen from a one puppy litter to sixteen. However, please think very hard before breeding your dog if this is why you were asking. There are many, many dogs that are already born and currently need homes.

How do chihuahuas defend itself?

chihuahuas can protect themselves by their speed,or hiding.
It will probably hide but if it can't then it will snarl and will definitely not turn its back on its enemy

Does a 7 lbs female chihuahua need a c-section?

only depending on how many and how big her pups are. often times Chihuahua's need c-sections because the baby pups heads are so big. if the male is biger then the girl and has a much bigger head maybe in 12 years of breeding iv never had that problem

How do you Find a cheap tiny tea cup yorkie dog for sale?

well you can find a tea cup yorkie at maybe a breeders house for a cheap price or you could go to the shelter

How many months old is a one year old dog in dog years?

Depends on the breed and which definition of "dog year" you use.

By the definition "the amount a dog ages in a year", the answer is simple: 1 year.

By the definition "the equivalent portion of a human's lifetime", for larger breeds it's about 9 and for smaller ones about 13 (according to Wikipedia).

The popular formula "1 dog year equals 7 human years" (or vice versa) is inaccurate.

What age do puppies have their first heat cycle?

It depends on the dog but usually they go into their first somewhere in between 6 months and one year. There are other factors that play into that though, such as if you have her around other dogs that can cause her to go into heat more often.

Is a chihuahua faster then a pitbull?

No bull dogs are short and slow. Pit bulls are very fast, I have one.