Comments on How to Care for a Chihuahua

ok I need some advice, my puppy was scratching his eye horribly abt 8 months a go, he will be 2 in Jan., took him to the vet and they did tests to see if anything was wrong, they gave us some meds, now he is scratching again and turning his bottom eyelid all the way out, vet appt tomorrow but any ideas.

My little black pup is named Chiquita...aka Chica! We just adopted her from the SPCA where she had been seized as part of a cruelty case. She is almost 4 months old, and so far she is nothing short of a little ball of happiness. I have two small kids and she is very, very tolerant. No difficulties with temperment at all!!!

Kendra Williams I hope you enjoy him to the fullest!

i named mine chico mojio too!

I'm still trying to figure out if my dog is a purebreed or mixed.

same with mine! i think it has something to do with the fact that they're smaller and more on the chihuahua's level...and they make high pitch noises and often come running at the poor chihuahua like "OOOOOO!!!!" :-) mine doesn't like loud noises or small children

I've read that they become very loyal to or protective of one member of the family. My mother's chihuahua used to growl at me when I would try to hold her, and she by far favors my mother. Our chihuahua (which we adopted from my mother) definitely favors me more, but I think that's because I spend more time with her and I'm the one who usually always feeds her and walks her. She's definitely warming up to my husband much, much more now. When she favored him less, I tried to encourage her with praise when she would go to him or when he would hold her, kind of giving her a confirmation that it's okay. When she would climb up on my lap, I would often instead put her on my husband's lap instead and then we would both pet her there, so she started getting comfortable on his lap....but she's still momma's baby :-) Best wishes on fixing your pup's temperament!

My mother fell in love with long-haired chihuahuas and purchased 2 of them for a pretty penny from an AKC breeder. One she named Bella and was supposed to be my sister's dog, but attached to my mother (which I've read is normal in the breed for it to attach to one person and be most protective of/loyal to them). The other chihuahua she named Remi and was supposed to be a companion for Bella. Bella has had the attitude of a cat since day 1, and Remi just wanted to snuggle and eat. My mother tried for over a year to house train the two dogs (on puppy pads), with absolutely no luck. Both chihuahuas were supposed to be housebroken, but neither one appeared to be. So, she decided they couldn't deal with Remi anymore (mom thought she was the culprit of all of the "messes" in the house), so long story short my husband and I took her and adopted her into our family. The first week took her some getting used to the new environment and new food and owners and such (although she already knew me from when I would go visit my parents' house), but she adjusted PERFECTLY after that! She has only made a mess on the carpet ONCE (and that was when we first had her). We started taking her on regular walks and making sure to let her outside often to go to the bathroom, so she now knows the word "POTTY," and it does not mean mommy's carpet! :-) My mother thought she was also a dumb dog, but I swore to her that it was just because my mother didn't work with her on any tricks or manners (just like she didn't work with her to potty train her either), so after sitting down with Remi for 30 minutes, she VERY QUICKLY picked up on 4 tricks that she knows to this day! She's very smart, very spunky, and very affectionate! We absolutely love her! My husband swore up and down that if we got her, we would NOT be dressing her up, but I got her a doggie jacket and sweater for the winter time and he caved and got her a shirt and now he thinks she's the cutest thing ever in her little "Princess" shirt! She is just a doll and a blessing to our family! We couldn't be happier with her! She's our baby! :-)

Mine is name Princess she is 4mths. old and naughty as heck and very excited all the time and loves to bite on everything but I love my baby though.

Oh Cathy! I feel for you. I know how much my babies mean to me. I'm praying to St. Francis who watches over all our little furry friends. Keep me informed to how she's doing. Love you Cuz!!!!

I have a 4 year old female Pixie chihuahau, she has had low grade fever, loss of weight, swelling of the vulva. We treated her for respiratory and UTI. She is better, but still has swollen vulva and 103 temp. Just had lab done. Doc is suspicious of maybe estrogen levels high even though she had hyster when she wa young. I am worried about her and she is precious to me. I can see it in her face that she does not feel well...if anyone has any info to help regarding this I appreciate it so much. Pixie is my little cuddly friend...i don't want to loose her...thanks.

We just got our first Chihuahua! A blue eyed white tiny angel! We hope to have Chico with us a loooooooooooong time!

I have a male chihuahua aged 6 years now.great source of joy for my wife and self.however of late he has slowed down and try to sleep or rest in his bed, we are also noticing some skin infection which is being taken care with the advice of our vet. H K Basu Mumbai, India.

my pup chi is pee n poopin all over my house she only uses the papers when she feels like it...help.

We have two chihuahuas named "Taro" and "Yuki". They are both precious to our family! We are all glad that we adopted them. They give Joy to our family!

my chi is my little princess. shes very good with people and other animals but small kids sometimes make her nervous though.

my bro-inlaw had a teacup and was 17 yrs old less than 3 lbs

my mimi loves her igloo bed!

I have 3 little new born puppies but I'm worried about the heatlh of my puppies coz they are the unexpected dogs to be coz no sign of the female to mate my male chihus but when I put them in a cage for a while coz I'm cleaning the other cae I don't how they mate but months runs the stomach bigger than bigger I thought it was a tumor but when may 17 comes she give birth of healthy puppies.

You have a good heart mama!!

I rescued my long hair chihuahua from a shelter. He is jet black - I named him KoKoMan. He is a little joy and has become a great addition to my little family.

Teacup chihuahuas are a myth. They're likely underfed and malnourished to give them the appearance of being so small and fragile. Then the breeder charges extra claiming they're rare. Be careful and get a healthy dog so you've got a best friend for a long time :)

i actually saw an episode of The dog Whisperer about a chihuahua who did the same. It was something about it trying to show who's boss.

I got my chihuhua from a ladie up in dargavill about 3 months ago, they say shes 3years old , im the only one that can get near her my husband is the dog lover more than me he can not get near her, can you help me with this, thank you linda.

My chihuahua did the same thing to me....but she was fine the next day sometimes they need there space is what i read.