Wigs For Your Chihuahua With Some New Accessories
A recent article in the newspaper quoted a Chihuahua owner stating that he had noticed his four-year-old Chihuahua had been wearing a black leather collar on a white background for the past three days. The explanation as to why the Chihuahua was wearing the collar and not a different color was because the dog had gotten cold and it had begun to shake.
This is an actual problem for Chihuahuas because their coats are shed constantly, much like human hair, so it is not surprising that they begin to wear things like collars to “maintain” the right temperature within the house.
Okay, so let’s talk about this for a second, shall we?
There is a reason these little dogs get cold like people do and that is because they have a lower body temperature than most people do. Anyway, I digress… Now there is an obvious question here: why would anyone put a black leather collar on a Chihuahua – let alone put a wig on him?
Well, you see, a Chihuahua is just a Chihuahua and no matter what costumes or wigs you buy them in, you cannot change that fact. You can, however, make modifications to compliment the outfit (i.e. putting on a fake fur collar instead of a black leather collar).
So what type of black leather collar is appropriate for a Chihuahua?
Obviously, any collar with a metal buckle is out. Not only does that look tacky and potentially dangerous, but it could seriously hurt the Chihuahua if they were to bite it. The safety concern is even more serious when you are purchasing a collar that comes with a choke collar. If you are not planning on attaching a leash to your Chihuahua, then this is off the list.
A good choice for a Chihuahua costume accessory would be a high leather collar. These are usually black, have a steel pin to attach them to the dog’s neck, and come complete with a choke collar. As with the black leather collar, there are many different styles to choose from. Just be sure that it does not have any open steel parts that could injure your Chihuahua.
If you would like a little more originality and a Chihuahua costume with some personality, you may wish to purchase a fake fur collar instead.
This can also be found in black leather. Again, these look just like the real thing and you can choose from several different styles and lengths. Some are adjustable and belt-style. Others feature a comb. Either way, you still get a leather collar with a metal pin to attach it to your dog’s neck.
Other accessories you might consider are some fancy-looking hair clips and hair ties. Clip a hair tie to your dog’s regular hair and easily secure it into any haircut. Hair ties are made of strong, durable materials so they will hold up through even the most demanding playtime with your Chihuahua. Some even feature Velcro on the bottom of the strap to hold securely in place.
Finally, some Chihuahuas simply look like they have long hair.
While this is definitely cute, it might not be as popular as other options. If you are trying to find something a bit more stylish or unique, look into a short Chihuahua wig. A short Chihuahua wig looks just like the real thing, but it is not quite as striking.
Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s talk about where to put them. A good place to put a Chihuahua wig would be on top of your dog’s head, near his or her face. This helps give the illusion that your Chihuahua has long hair. Be careful though – do not wear it when you practice the art of stand-up comedy. It may seem like an easy idea, but you could fall offstage and break your leg.
On the other hand, if you do not want to wear a wig and want to see how it looks on your dog, try it on your dog’s legs. Again, be very careful. You do not want to pull off any funny moves during a live show!
Wigs are definitely an accessory that is worth checking out. They can really give your Chihuahua a new look. Just be sure not to go too overboard. If you do, your dog might end up looking like a rabbit. Remember, you want your Chihuahua to have a natural and healthy look.
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