Chihuahuas

Train them properly. You have to keep him on the ground so they don't get scared. If they aren't picked up and carried everywhere they won't be afraid and they won't bite. I know it is hard but trust me they will happier.

Chihuahua breeders often use terms like miniature, teacup, tiny toy, apple headed, or deer headed, to describe puppies. These terms are not recognized by the breed standards and may be misleading.

Both British and American breed standards state that a Chihuahua must not weigh more than six pounds. However, the British standard also states that a weight of two to four pounds is preferred and that if two dogs are equally good in type, the smaller is preferred. "Teacup" is the term is usually used to define a chihuahua which weighs less than the breed standard.

The smallest Chihuahuas have more in the way of health problems, than their slightly larger cousins. Being the smallest dog in the world comes with its fair share of health problems including regulating their blood sugar (hypoglycemia), dehydration, and respiratory problems. They will need extra care and special attention especially as puppies and should always be checked out by a licensed veterinarian for thyroid and liver problems.

If you are looking for a teacup chihuahua don't always listen the breeder or the seller. Many times Chihuahua sellers will claim to have puppies for sale. The fact is, no one can tell whether a puppy less than 10 weeks old will be a teacup size or not. Checking to see if the puppies parents are teacup wont work either. It is nearly impossible to determine if a chihuahua is going to be a teacup based on the size of their parents.

Hi my chihuahua puppies opened their eyes at 10 days old Hi my chihuahua puppies opened their eyes at 10 days old

Did you mean Menstrual Period?

Average flow: 1-7 days (ranges from 1-9 days --still normaL) 4 phases of Menstrual Cycle:

1. Menstrual Phase

2. Ploriferative Phase

3. Secretory Phase

4. Ischemic Phase

Chihuahua's are Mexican they were used by the Aztec as wariors and started in the Aztec city chihuahua

my chihuahua wouldn't take food or water for 3 days and on the 4th day she lost her mucous plug which looked like a tan slimy substance.. after that she continued in labor for now going on almost 24 hrs and still going.. no pushing yet. this is her 62nd day pregnant.. she is whining and contractions are hard. she should be pushing soon. (i hope and Pray).. i have had the Vet on the phone for 2 days now and its just a waiting game. she is having 6 pups by xray. Also these last 4 days she didnt want to come out of her whelping box.. hope this helps..Stacy

chihuahua's are stupid animals with a very small brain, so yes they can

about 3 weeks, after breeding, and while on your 3rd week you can check if shes really pregnate by looking at her teets or her stomach. and if she has ANY of these signs shes probally pregante. also while ur dog is pregnate YOU SHOULD ALWAYS FEED THE DOG PUPPIE FOOD for heathly pups.

An average Chihuahua weighs about 10-15kg. It really depends if theyare pure or cross breeds

Named after the state in Mexico where it was discovered.This is a dog unlike any other and its got a very unique name before it was called the chihuahua it was called the "Te-chichi."
if you mean how a dog has been called a chihuahua its because the state of where it comes and its Chihuahua , Mexico

some males will never breed. most can by 10 months. Besides the fact that there are 1000's of homeless chihuahuas killed every year because there are more chis than homes- so who would want to make more. Look up low cost and free clinics to get your dog fixed. males that are neutered young make better pets and do not pee all over the house. Serena Chihuahua & Toy Breed Rescue www.crar.org

Having two different colored eyes (called heterochromia) is often seen in the Siberian Husky and few other breeds, such as the Akita, Great Dane, and the Catahoula Leopard Dog, and the Australian Shepherd.

The Siberian Husky is the only breed allowed to show (at dog shows) with two different colored eyes.

Dogs are in heat for 21 days

There are three distinct stages of the heat cycle. The first one is the "Proestrus" and it is during this stage the owner will often notice the bleeding from the vulva. The bleeding itself can be slight or she can leave evidence of her condition everywhere she sits or lays. For those owners who keep their dogs in the house, many pet stores carry dog panties that hold special canine sanitary napkins to eliminate the mess. In addition to bleeding, the vulva will also swell and the dog will usually have an increase in urination. The most obvious sign to most owners are the increase in population of male dogs around their house. This proestrus part of the cycle will last between seven and ten days and the female will make it clear she wants no part of the male during this time. Unfortunately for the owner, the male dogs don't know how to take no for an answer. They will climb or dig under fences, attempt to breed through the fence if the female strays close enough and often serenade the dog and owner into the wee hours of the night.

The second stage or actual "Estrus" stage of the heat cycle will often begin between the eight and tenth day after the first sign of color (bleeding). During this time the color of the blood has gone from bright red to pink and then to an almost clear discharge. It is during this stage most females will allow a dog, in fact ANY dog to breed her. The estrus stage can last between four and seven days and it must be remembered the female can become pregnant with mixed litters. Just because you bred your purebred collie to another collie doesn't mean she can't have puppies with the Doberman next door and the German Shepherd up the street. Your best bet is to keep her confined in the house during the entire estrus cycle or take the easy way out and board her for the necessary time. If you keep her at home, you may want to purchase a crate to keep her in.

If you do decide to breed your dog, she will show her willingness to be bred by "flagging" whenever you scratch the area directly above her tail. By flagging, she will actually stand still and lift her tail up and out of the way. For those breeds that have had their tails docked, you will just have to wing it although a veterinarian can do a vaginal smear. Each stage of the cycle will have different types of cells appear on the slide.

The third stage of the heat cycle is the "Diestrus." This is when the female is going out of heat. During this time she will still be giving off the heat "scent" and males will still be congregating for her attentions. Once again she will be out of the mood and will snap at the males or sit and lie down when they try to mount her. The diestrus stage will last approximately seven to ten days. Once it is over, the dog will remain out of heat for approximately six to eight months.

The average estrus cycle in a dog is approximately twenty-one days and this cycle usually occurs every six to seven months. The first cycle will often depend on the size of the dog. Small breeds such, as Chihuahuas or Toy Poodles will come into heat between five and seven months. Large breeds like the Collie, Mastiff or Great Dane may have their first heat cycle at six months but it isn't unusual for them to delay until they are a twelve to sixteen months. Larger dogs develop at a much slower rate than small dogs. Becci H.

"Salmon poisoning in dogs is from the ingestion of certain kinds of raw fish that contain parasites that are toxic to dogs. If you suspect that are dog might have eaten fish, contact your veterinarian immediately since this condition can cause death." Yes they can..lay off the raw ones though.

Mmmm, here's the deal. Insects can survive in water for a while because they breathe through their bodies and small bubbles of air cling to the minute hairs on their bodies. You can't get rid of fleas by submerging the animal in water, it just won't work. Not to mention air is also trapped in the animal's fur. You really need some sort of "flux" to get the air off them and poison the bugs. Shampoo for fleas is great as it also has a poison for fleas, but if you don't have any and can't get any, a good human shampoo will do in a punch and usually works if you lather up the animal, rinse, lather and rinse. It will usually kill the fleas off and they'll wash off the body with a good rinsing. Make sure to use your hands and really massage and scrub. Good luck

Most dogs go into season, or heat, twice a year. This then lasts for 10-14 days.

Chihuahuas are actually notorious for their love of their own breed: The Chihuahua.

Chihuahuas will quite happily get along with another chihuahua but i dont think other breeds are allowed the same contempt.

Dogs can be trained to do a large variety of jobs. Besides the obvious of police dog and various departmental dogs there are dogs that are trained for the deaf. Dogs are trained to help the elderly or handicapped. You can train your own dog if it is big enough to carry things for you in a backpack that is fitted on the dog. Also to pull a cart or wagon. Truely the dog can be trained to help its human family in so many ways. One of more unusual dog jobs is ratting. All you need is an eager dog and an imagination.

There are also sniffer dogs and rescue dogs.

No because a jack Russell terriers has hair. When hair sheds, it will float, unlike fur. Hair is on long haired dogs like pomerainians and jack russells. Fur is on short haired dogs like rat terriers and bull dogs. Fur will collect in the carpet and cause dander and allergy problems.

It can really vary on the length of time before a Labrador retriever puppy can be removed from their mother. Most of the time it should be six to eight weeks before they can even be given out.

Most chihuahuas live in peoples homes. I'm not sure they would survive in the wild.

Chihuahuas originated in China, The word Chi in chihuahua means energy, that is why they are so hyper, they migrated to mexico. I own a chihuahua,trust me i know hyper!

Chihuahua's have an average litter size of between only 1 and 3 puppies, whilst Pomeranian's have an average litter size of between 2 and 4 puppies. This means that you could expect a Chihuahua cross Pomeranian to have around 2 or 3 puppies.

it would really depend border collies need lots of exercise a day while a chihuahua not much at all also border collies shed a lot and can grow to be quite big its probably best to do quite a bit of research on both of the dogs