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R.I.P. Becky

August 2010 For the last twelve years (almost - September 24) my most precious friend has been Becky, a beige and white, long haired, Chihuahua. She has been the most wonderful friend to me and has seen me through some pretty tough times over the last few years. But now, unfortunately, she is not well. She was diagnosed with a heart condition in January 2008. I was told by the vet that she could be ok one minute and drop down dead the next. It could be that quick, so for more than two and

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How to Potty Train a Chihuahua

Chihuahua potty training [caption id=”attachment_100” align=”alignleft” width=”300” caption=”Chihuahua Potty Training”][/caption] Chihuahua potty training - If you have been wondering how to potty train a Chihuahua, you’re in the right place. One of the most important things you should be aware of is the fact that Chihuahua’s are very intelligent and very stubborn at the same time. So getting the upper hand on your pet will be one of the biggest important steps. Chihuahua’s are lovely

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How to Potty Train a Chihuahua

Chihuahua potty training [caption id=”attachment_100” align=”alignleft” width=”300” caption=”Chihuahua Potty Training”][/caption] Chihuahua potty training - If you have been wondering how to potty train a Chihuahua, you’re in the right place. One of the most important things you should be aware of is the fact that Chihuahua’s are very intelligent and very stubborn at the same time. So getting the upper hand on your pet will be one of the biggest important steps. Chihuahua’s are lovely

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What to do if Your Chihuahua is Poisoned

Vomiting, convulsions, pain, trembling, panting, drooling and coma are all symptoms of poisoning. These all however are symptoms of other maladies as well. If your Chihuahua dog displays any of these symptoms you should investigate the possibility of poisoning immediately. It is not common for animals to be deliberately poisoned. Dog poisoning typically occurs by chewing plants that have been sprayed with pesticides or herbicides, by gnawing on old treated or painted wood, by catching

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Chihuahua Breeding - Important Considerations

Chihuahua Breeding Some Chihuahua owners extend their love for animals into an interest in breeding their dog. Chihuahua breeding is more of a responsibility than a passing interest, and as such, there are a few things to consider before immersing yourself and your dog in the process. Below are a few helpful tips which will increase the odds of a successful breeding experience. Consider your Chihuahua’s age, and health status. For a start, vets suggest not breeding dogs that are

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Tango the Chihuahua

I took a couple of fun videos of Tango and thought I’d share them with you. First one is of him chasing the vacuum cleaner as I am cleaning the carpet. This happens every time I use the vacuum. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB6h65_B3gg Second one is of Tango and Tubby chasing each other and playing. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEJaezjIKrw Let me know what you think of

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Chihuahua Care

Chihuahua Care - 5 Important Issues Every Owner Should Know Article by Clarence Clark Don’t be fooled by the size. If you think that the smaller the dog, the easier to manage, then you are wrong. As the matter of fact, Chihuahuas require the most detailed and delicate care compared to other large dogs. Here are 5 important issues every owner should know, in order to keep your Chihuahua strong and healthy. #1 Chihuahua are fragile pets Being the smallest dog breed in existence would

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Your Questions About Chihuahua Dogs Care

Robert asks… How do I get my chihuahua to not be afraid of toys? I have this two year old chihuahua that is scared of toys… I bought a loofa dog (those long creepy dogs with a huge smile) and he freaks out and runs away. I know why he is afraid - my sister was playing with him one day and made the toy (it was a stuffed dog with bulging eyes) attack him. She made growling noises and made it chase after him. Now I can’t get him to play with anything and it breaks my heart

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Dangers To Chihuahua Dogs - Part Two

Sugar Substitute Can Kill Chihuahua Dogs Lots of people nowadays are worried about reducing weight, and with this concern, comes an increase in the volume of products containing sugar substitutes. Even though this can be very good for people’s health, there’s one sugar substitute which is really dangerous to your Chihuahua. In fact, the number of dogs affected by xylitol poisoning in the United States of America is increasing on a yearly basis, from around 200 cases in 2005 to approximately

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Dangers To Chihuahua Dogs - Part Two

Sugar Substitute Can Kill Chihuahua Dogs Lots of people nowadays are worried about reducing weight, and with this concern, comes an increase in the volume of products containing sugar substitutes. Even though this can be very good for people’s health, there’s one sugar substitute which is really dangerous to your Chihuahua. In fact, the number of dogs affected by xylitol poisoning in the United States of America is increasing on a yearly basis, from around 200 cases in 2005 to approximately

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