Hi Sandra,
   Here is my life and soul - Pablo! He is 5 months old now and a total human magnet, I can't finish a walk without being stopped at least twenty times on the way!
 The best thing about Pablo and why I adore him the most, apart from his astounding intelligence and quickness to learn, is his character! He makes me laugh ALL the time! He is a cheeky, feisty little man and I can't imagine going back to a life without him! He is special because his mum was a long-coated chihuahua, his dad was a short-coat - so I get the best of both breeds in one little package! X
 
Best regards
 
Nadine

Hello Sandra
 
Not sure if this picture of my two girls will work. Not very experienced in sending photos.
The chocolate colored one is Dixieann and the tan one is Christybell. If you cant' open the pictures I will ask my granddaughter to help me do it right the next time.
 
My boss at work gave me Dixie when she was only 8 weeks old she is now two and a half.
Then again in December of 07' my boss gave me Christy she was also 8 weeks old and she
is now one and a half years old.
I would have never dreamed that these two could bring me such joy. I just love them.
Since Dixie was raised alone for a year or so she and Christy are very different in temperment. They are both smart but have a little problem with training and that is because of me and starting late in their training but I keep it up. 
Christy is more aggressive. Dixie just loves to play all the time. They did not come from the same parents but they are sisters in my eyes.
They have both been spayed and so Iam concerned about their diet so as to keep them at a good weight.
I look forward to getting any information that will help me take good care of my two girls.
 
With respect
Delilah

Buying a new Chi is more than simply finding the cutest puppy in the store and buying a bag of dog food. Acquiring a new canine is nearly as important as adopting a child. They need constant attention and love and buying the proper dog supplies can be as confusing as deciding what kind of dog to get in the first place. So I’m here to help you.

When you first walk into a pet store you will be bombarded by everything from designer clothes to dog food, and the salesmen are rarely any help. They’re goal is to sell you everything you lay your eyes on. But in reality there are really only a few basic things you need to make your new family member comfortable and you a happy dog owner.

Make sure you get a good collar. Make sure you can stick at least two fingers between the dog’s skin and the collar. Also make sure you get a collar that allows plenty of room for growth.

The other supplies needed for happy dogs are simple:

* A weighted food and water bowl. Dogs, especially puppies, seem to have a fondness for playing in their dinner as much as eating it.

* A well made crate or dog house, depending on whether or not the dog will be an inside or outside dog; at least three leashes of varying lengths, used for training and walking purposes. The book you get will explain how the different sized leashes are used in training.

* Chew toys, chew toys, chew toys. Dogs, especially puppies, need to exercise their gums regularly and unless you plan on replacing your furniture, your expensive crown molding and your slippers on a regular basis, get your new friend a wide selection of chew toys.

* And finally, DOG FOOD! Despite what some animal rights groups would have you believe, dogs are carnivores. They eat meat. So check the ingredients. If corn and other types of vegetables is the first ingredient listed, your new four-legged friend is not getting what he needs. Look for chicken or beef to be listed as the first ingredient.

A few more dog supplies you will need as the dog gets older, but aren’t necessarily mandatory when you first get your puppy include; a good brush, ID tag and dog treats. Treats are better utilized as just that – treats. Instead of using treats as a training aid, substitute your dog’s favorite toy. Trust me, after about a month you will discover what his favorite toy is.

And now for the dog supplies that might be fun to have. Squeaky toys are very cute in the store and your dog will love them. But they will get very old very quickly. Imagine this scenario. You’ve just walked in the front door from a long day at work. You sit down to watch TV and decompress and from the other side of the room you hear, “Squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak.” That will get old very quickly.

i have a 10 month old male german shepherd, who is fixed. I just brought home a 5 month old male chihuahua who is not fixed. My poor chihuahua seems to be scared of the german shepherd. The german shepherd tries to play with him but I do not think he realizes his size. How do I introduce the two to get along without scaring the chihuahua pup?

the german shepherd pup is too young to understand that it must not play rough, so you must teach him to be gentle. At this time they should be kept separate when you are not there to supervise. Some GSD have high prey drive and find it hard to resist small fast moving objects. Teach your dog 'Leave', so if he plays too rough he will stop, also it is a good idea to have somewhere you chihuahua can get away
I word of warning, I know someone who had a rescue GSD and it accidentally killed her small dog, I actually think it was a chihuahua, so be very careful until the GSd has matured.

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If you plan to board your Chihuahua, enter him into a dog show, or enroll him into puppy school where there will be a lot of dogs around it is probably a good idea to vaccinate your Chihuahua against kennel cough.

Kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease. The disease is thought to be caused by bacteria called Bordatella. In general kennel cough vaccines are not necessary for house dog Chihuahuas that have little contact with other dogs. The greatest risk is if your Chihuahua is in any of the above mentioned situations.

If you need quick protection ask your vet about the intranasal (inhaled through the nose) vaccine. This type is also best for more immediate pet contact situations. The other type of kennel cough vaccines is an injectable vaccine.

What age is safe to vaccinate for kennel cough? You can vaccinate as early as 4 weeks of age. Annual and sometimes bi-annual boosters are available and may be necessary. This will depend upon your situation and your personal vet's protocol.

Symptoms of kennel cough:

Â?Bouts of high pitched, honk-like coughing for at least 2 weeks;
Â?Some dogs may vomit that consists of large amounts of phlegm.

With such a horrible sounding cough you would think your little Chihuahua would be just lying around all day and night. This is not the usual scenario with kennel cough. During the infection dogs generally stay active and don't feel or behave "sick."

There is no cure for kennel cough. Prevention is the best way to handle the disease. Kennel cough will usually clear up in a couple of week even without medication. Dog owners which include the little Chihuahua owners should be aware of possible secondary infections, which may result in pneumonia. These secondary infections are the real concern behind preventing kennel cough. If pneumonia sets in antibiotics may be necessary to clear the infection. At this point you should not try to suppress the cough. The dog or Chihuahua needs to get phlegm out of its system. Clearing this phlegm out is the key to recovery from the entire mess of infection. Therefore, do not give your dog any kind of cough suppressant. The coughing clears the phlegm he needs to rid from his system.

Your little Chihuahua may become quite uncomfortable as intense coughing can be painful. You will need to limit activity to avoid "intense coughing episodes." If he progresses to an infection, he probably will limit his own activity and will start to lie around acting as if he is sick and at this point he definitely is quite ill.

If you have other dogs in the house, kennel cough is quite contagious and they will probably get kennel cough too. To try and avoid this you can separate everyone and wash your hands after contact with each dog. Use bleach to clean areas where your sick Chihuahua has been.

Not all coughs are "kennel cough." If your Chihuahua starts coughing and continues for more than 2 or 3 days without signs of improvement it is wise to take him to the vet for a definitive diagnosis. Also, if you see secondary signs of illness in your Chihuahua such as lack of appetite, fever, blood in phlegm or difficulty with breathing take him to the vet for an appropriate assessment and treatment as soon as possible.

It is important to not take your Chihuahua into situations where there are other dogs if he is diagnosed with kennel cough. All dogs are susceptible to the kennel cough. It is quite contagious. There is no one breed of toy dog that is more susceptible to acquiring the kennel cough. It is therefore advisable to keep him home from puppy school and all other situations in which there will be any other breed of dog around.

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Connie Limon
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My chihuahua is absolutely terrified of leashes for some reason. When I latch it on, he freezes in place and trembles nonstop. When I take it off, he runs away and hides like if I'm torturing him! How can I get him used to it? Just the sight of the leash makes him run away.

Clip the leash on him & let him drag it in the house. He may shake & be upset to start. Just ignore that behavior. When he settles some. Take a hold of the leash & call him to you for treats. Take a hold of the leash & call him to you to get pet. Take him on leash to his dinner bowl. Won't take long for him to associate the leash with good things. Then you can progress to taking him outside with the leash on. At first, just like a puppy, you follow him where he wants to go & sniff. Then you encourage him to walk along with you for treats & praise. Don't carry this guy around. Anywhere he wants to go, he goes on leash & walking. Soon he'll be begging you to put that leash on so he can do fun stuff.