The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the world and is named after the state Chihuahua on Mexico. The height of the dog is between six and ten inches and the weight 1,5 and 3,0 kg. Chihuahua breeders frequently use terms as miniature, teacup, tiny toy, apple headed or deer headed to describe puppies.

         Exists two types of Chihuahua if we are to take after their coat: the long coat and the smooth- coat which genetically are the same breed. The first one is actually smoother to the touch, having soft, fine guard hairs and a downy undercoat which gives them their fluffy appearance and the second one does not mean that hair is necessarily smooth, as the hair can range from having a velvet touch to a whiskery feeling.

         This breed has a large number of colors such as: sable, Irish spotting, Dalmatian spotting, piebald spotting, extreme black spotting, brindle, masks, tan points, red, white, black, merle, orange and last but not least fawn. Colors and patterns can combine and affect each other , resulting in a very high degree of variation.

         The Chihuahua dogs are protective, can be easily provoked to attack and are consequently generally unsuitable for homes with small children. They can have genetically anomalies frequently neurological ones, such as epilepsy and seizure disorders. Chihuahua dogs can also be at risk foe hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. This can be combated with frequent feedings. Signs of hypoglycemia include lethargy, sleepiness , low energy, uncoordinated walking, unfocused eyes and spasm of the neck muscles.

         Due to their small size even little high fat or sugary treats can result in an overweight Chihuahua. Overweight Chihuahua dogs are impressionable to having an increase rate of joint injuries, tracheal collapse, chronic bronchitis and shortened lifespan.

         Even if you are single or your family has a very large number of members, you can choose a Chihuahua because this breed gives you affection and love. Due to the fact that they have health problems , the lifespan for a Chihuahua is around 10 to 17 years.

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