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Teacup Chihuahua Fundamentals
Posted by Sandra Dean at Jan 20th, 2009 in Dogs
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.
If you buy a Teacup Chihuahua, you must know how crucial daylight and fresh air is to the growth of your new little dog. In fact, they also need to do regular exercise in order to maintain a healthy and steady body. When you take your Teacup Chihuahua for a walk, you must be careful. It is simply because of their overly friendly nature that may bring danger at times. Usually, Teacup Chihuahuas tend to greet other dogs from the same breed when they meet. It may be possible that the other dog may not have the same friendly attitude, so it may possibly harm your dog.
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.
While you consider buying a Teacup Chihuahua, you must be concerned about three essential needs. These are good nutrition, warmth and affection. Teacup Chihuahuas need to be fed three to four times a day until they become six months old. After that time twice daily will do.
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.
Sleep is also very important for a healthy growth. Although a young Teacup Chihuahua shows full enthusiasm and vitality during their playtime, it may fall asleep suddenly without any notice. They usually need a warm and quiet place to sleep. This sudden sleeping pattern improves as they age. Exercise is very important to keep a Teacup Chihuahuas healthy.
Affection and a sense of being an integral part of a family makes them happiest. As they can be your best friend they also crave your companionship for life.
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