Tuesday, January 20, 2009

A Basic Guide To Teacup Chihuahua

By Sandra Dean

eacup Chihuahuas are an incredibly small size dog however their physical fitness does not depend on their size at all. In fact, they are quite steady and healthier compared to other small breeds. Teacup Chihuahuas have a very sweet and charming personality, so despite being a good watchdog, they can make great friendships with strangers once they have been properly introduced. However, when the dog sees a stranger in your yard it will incessantly bark very loudly.

Teacup Chihuahuas can be long coated or have a really short coat, either way the hair resembles the hair of a human. Typically people who are allergic to dog or cat hair do not face any sort of problem with the coat of Teacup Chihuahuas. Due to the exquisitely long hair, some Teacup Chihuahuas owners may need regular grooming of their dogs. In fact, Teacup Chihuahuas need frequent grooming sessions from an expert grooming professional.

A regular exercise, exposure to soft daylight and plenty of fresh air can help your Teacup Chihuahua to stay fit and healthy. While going for a walk with your Teacup Chihuahua, you must take care. It is mainly because of their friendly attitude that they sometimes welcome undesired danger to themselves. They tend to greet other Teacup Chihuahuas while walking, however, the greetings sometime may not be a pretty experience if the other dog does not have the same friendly temperament.

Due to their sweet and friendly nature Teacup Chihuahuas can make friends with other household animals such as other dogs or cats. Even in a strange environment, Teacup Chihuahuas show their friendliness to other bigger dogs without any apparent fear. However, you should be careful because not all dogs are as friendly as your Teacup Chihuahua. Teacup Chihuahuas become very friendly to pet cats, however you should take care in this case as well. The cats may use their claws while playing with your Teacup Chihuahuas, which may hurt the little dog, especially the eye areas.

In order to raise healthy and energetic Teacup Chihuahuas, you must be concerned with three basic aspects ? good nutrition, warmth and affection. Read the dog food package label before you buy to ensure the appropriate nutrient content. Initially, until six months of age, the dog needs to be fed three to four times daily.

You must read the labels when buying the food for your dog so that you can be sure about your dog's nutrition because a balanced nutrition is crucially important. Otherwise, the dog may become overweight and become susceptible to developing crippling bone diseases.

In order to stay fit and healthy, the Teacup Chihuahua needs a warm and quiet place to sleep. Usually, you can see them playing energetically and then all of a sudden they fall asleep. The sleeping hours usually decrease as they age. Another important aspect is of course exercise. In order to retain good health and sound temperament, all Teacup Chihuahuas need regular exercise. Lack of exercise may impose improper behavioral patterns in Teacup Chihuahuas.

Regular exercise can make a Teacup Chihuahuas healthy and bouncy. Lack of exercise may promote unusual behavior patterns in the dog. To make your dog a happy creature, you must offer it deep affection and treat it as a respectful family member. Remember, like you do, Teacup Chihuahuas also love to live their life with companions.

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