In This Chapter
Meeting Chihuahua actors,
performers, and “authors”
Catching up with an inspiring
Chihuahua
Discovering dog stars and stars’
d...
Showing posts with label Chihuahuas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chihuahuas. Show all posts
Ten Web Sites Where Chihuahua Lovers Gather
In This Chapter
Finding clubs for Chihuahua
lovers
Gathering info on Chis and Chi
breeders
Adopting a homeless Chi
Enjoying just-for-fun stuff for
people and their d...
Ten Questions to Ask Chihuahua Breeders
In This Chapter
Researching the puppy’s family
and history
Making sure your puppy is healthy
Getting everything in writ...
Dealing with Sickness, Injury, and Other Considerations
In This Chapter
Watching for signs of sickness or
injury
Dealing with emergencies and
transportation
Popping your Chi’s pills
Understanding ailments specific
to Chihuahuas
Maintaining your old dog’s
comfort
Facing the facts of life and de...
Visiting the Vet
In This Chapter
Selecting your Chihuahua’s
veterinarian
Fostering a healthy pet-patient
relationship
Covering all the essentials
during the initial checkup
Preventing problems through
vaccinations and altering
Giving medicine to your Chi
Implanting permanent
identificat...
Training Your Chi for Canine Events, Tricks, and for Show
In This Chapter
Enhancing your dog’s natural
ability with obedience
Earning the Canine Good Citizen
certificate
Introducing agility and therapy
training
Turning your Chihuahua into a
trickster
Reviewing the ins and outs of
showing your Chihua...
Keeping Your Place as Head of Household
In This Chapter
Curbing your Chi’s crying and
barking
Continuing or correcting your
housetraining
Addressing behaviors such as
humping and possessiveness
Understanding and combating
separation anxi...
Establishing Good Behavior and Manners
In This Chapter
Turning your Chi’s crate into a
home
Housetraining without havoc
Teaching a few essential words
Eliminating barking, nipping, and
other little probl...
Socializing Your Chihuahua
In This Chapter
Bonding with your Chihuahua
Reading your dog’s body language
Socializing your Chi at home
Opening the door to an outdoor
social life
Teaching basic lead manners
Working with an older ...
Chirobics: For Fitness and Fun
In This Chapter
Exercising and bonding with your
Chi
Teaching your petite player new
games
Seniorcizing with your mature ...
Grooming the Body Beautiful
In This Chapter
Reviewing Chihuahua coat care
Checking your Chi’s ears
Brushing up on teeth, toenail,
and eye care
Executing bathtime with a ...
What’s on the Chi Menu?
In This Chapter
Arranging the nuts and bolts of
nutrition
Giving food when you first get
your Chihuahua
Choosing between all those bags,
boxes, and cans of dog food
Feeding at different ages and
stages of life
Steering clear of the nutritional
no-...
Welcome Home, Little Amigo
In This Chapter
Scheduling an appropriate arrival
Protecting your puppy (and your
belongings)
Going shopping for Pepe
Sailing through the first 48
hours
Resisting the freedom fant...
Choosing Your Ideal Chihuahua
In This Chapter
Shopping for a Chihuahua breeder
Checking out pet shops and
classified ads
Selecting a mature dog
Exploring the meaning of pedig...
Perusing the Particulars of Chihuahua Charm
In This Chapter
Examining Chihuahua traits and
trademarks
Exploring a Chihuahua’s
relationship with other people and dogs
Comparing dogs with different
coat lengths
Focusing on male and female
personalities
Dealing with problem
personalit...
What’s Behind That Unique Chihuahua Look?
In This Chapter
Picturing the perfect Chihuahua
Examining heads, tails, and other
body parts
Keeping perspective — nobody’s
perfe...
Sharing Your Digs with a Dog: A Big Decision
In This Chapter
Examining your motives for acquiring a Chihuahua
Caring for a Chihuahua
Focusing on the Toy breed
Making a match with a Chihua...
