Getting A New Puppy Chihuahua
So you are thinking about getting a new Chihuahua family pet? Before you make that move you should know what is involved. And whether or not a Chihuahua family dog is really the right fit for your family. Just recently we experienced the sad news about our family dog, a 7-month-old Chihuahua, dying from complications of parvo. We are heartbroken and have been dealing with this situation for almost two weeks now.
We got the idea for a Chihuahua family dog from our friend, Linda. She had her own Chihuahua and was great. But we didn’t want a dog that would run around the house like a puppy and get into everything. We wanted a dog that was good with kids and would remain a house dog. We found this particular dog in a local breeder near our home and got him for the boys.
We got him because we loved him so much and he seemed to have a natural love for our family. But, like any family dog, he will need some basic training and attention if you want him to remain with you for the long haul.
You can train a Chihuahua, just like a puppy, but they are more stubborn than a puppy.
If you don’t want to deal with the training process yourself, there are plenty of Chihuahua puppy training classes. You can take your family to. They are very informative and give you tips and tricks you can use to quickly and easily train your new best friend.
Just like any dog, Chihuahuas love to get dirty. It’s just something that they do and most dogs that are exposed. To more daily contact with dirt and other dogs have a much easier time controlling themselves. The first few days or weeks with your Chihuahua puppy are going to be a little rough, as he is adjusting to his new family. And trying to learn all the new things you are teaching him. But as long as you spend time with him, feed him, and keep him clean, he’ll be around for a while.
Since Chihuahuas are considered to be very active dogs, you must take them outside frequently. You should probably take him on at least a weekly basis. And keep an eye on him to make sure he is not getting over-excited and causing problems. Most importantly, though, you must let him socialize with other people and dogs so that he can get used to being around others.
One of the biggest threats to Chihuahuas and all dogs, really, is allergies.
The reason why Chihuahuas are so prone to allergies is that their bodies are designed to handle small, frequent challenges to their immune systems. Other dogs, like Pit Bulls and Fox Terriers, have different, much more aggressive immune systems. And have to deal with much more frequent and bigger challenges. If you have any doubt about whether or not your Chihuahua is allergic to something. It’s a good idea to get him checked out before you bring him home.
It’s also important that you work with your Chihuahua vet to establish a regular schedule for your dog’s checkups. This will make sure that he is checked regularly, and that he gets the preventative care that he needs. Plus, regular visits to the vet will help you bond with your dog and can help you decide if he is right for you.
If you’re not comfortable with raising a Chihuahua, then you’ll probably want to wait until he is older and has some background. But if you think you’d like to get a Chihuahua pup, now is definitely the time to do it!
Just like you would with any other family member, you must keep an eye on your Chihuahua’s behavior and make sure he is healthy.
The more you work with your vet and keep him up to date, the easier it will be for him to adapt when it comes time to become part of your family. Your new dog will need all the help he can get to grow into a healthy adult dog. Don’t rush the process. Take your time and be prepared for anything.
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