Owning, Loving & Caring for Dogs – Tips on Raising, Pampering, Training & Grooming
This is a question that is frequently asked by people before they adopt a little Chi. Given that there are 2 varieties, the smooth coat and the longer coat, do long haired Chihuahuas need haircuts often, rarely or never?
Let’s look at the advice from experts in the field.
As we all know, Chihuahuas belong to the toy breed classification. So they make good lap dogs. But did you know that these little dogs have big voices or should I say high-pitched vocals? Let’s look at some more of these interesting facts about Chihuahuas.
First, I should mention that this breed is low maintenance with respect to exercising. Those little legs tire very quickly, just running around your living room. A good play session should do it, or bringing out the cat for your little Chihuahua to chase might be all that is needed.
What are dogs up to when they start eating grass all of a sudden? Don’t they like what we are feeding them? Let’s look at some reasons dogs eat grass so that we can decide if a trip to a veterinarian clinic is warranted.
Apparently, vets get this question all the time. So, you can be sure that you are not alone in your concern about your dog’s dietary needs.
Disclaimer: If there is the slightest hint of a health issue in your dog, please make an appointment with your vet ASAP.
So, you are thinking of adopting a puppy from the very popular German Shepherd breed. What can you expect by way of grooming? You will certainly need to do a fair amount of brushing to keep the coat nicely groomed and to prevent clumps of hair on the floor. But what about clipping? Do German Shepherds need haircuts?
The question “What dog breed should I get?” reminds me of a situation with a family in our neighbourhood some time ago. I wish they could have taken a dog breed quiz, such as the one below, before adopting their new puppy. Why?
Well, their personality, their living arrangements, their kids, their understanding of dog parenting were all at odds with the type of dog they chose. Mind you the dog was gorgeous. It was a mix, but it was one of the most beautiful puppies you could imagine and oh so playful.
The excitement that a cute little puppy brings was certainly there at the beginning. But it lasted less than a month. It wasn’t long before the puppy was left outside, all alone, for long hours at a time.