| Chihuahua's, considered among the smallest breed of | | | | owner very fast and have a difficult time breaking |
| dogs, make great pets where there aren't small | | | | away. |
| children. This is because Chihuahuas are small, easy to | | | | Over the past few years there has been a dramatic |
| carry and equally easy to drop. These dogs have a | | | | increase in Chihuahua births because of the popularity |
| soft spot on their skull similar to human beings and | | | | the dog achieved particularly because celebrities and |
| even though the size of the spot reduces with age, | | | | advertisers took to it all of a sudden. It turns out |
| the Chihuahua's head is still very fragile. Small children | | | | that the Chihuahua market is in fact smaller than was |
| often fail to understand this and can harm the dog. | | | | supposed and many of these dogs have landed up in |
| The other reason that Chihuahuas aren't | | | | shelters. |
| recommended for children is that they are some | | | | If you are in the UK, there is a British Chihuahua Club |
| times temperamental animals and can be snappy | | | | Rescue Association from where you can adopt a |
| when irritated. Unlike say a German Shepherd or | | | | Chihuahua. In case you decide to do so, the adoption |
| Labrador which will usually display uncommon wisdom | | | | form is here and it is advised that the adoption |
| and tolerance when dealing with children. | | | | guidelines be properly researched. |
| Chihuahuas are great for small apartments in cities. | | | | In other countries too there exist dog shelters that |
| Because they are very energetic and small, they run | | | | usually have Chihuahuas. Before adopting or buying a |
| around a lot inside the house and get their required | | | | dog, however, a friend who owns a dog and a |
| quota of exercise that way. If house-trained at an | | | | trusted vet should be consulted because getting a |
| early age, they don't need frequent walks outside. | | | | dog is a little like having a baby - the responsibilities |
| It is recommended that Chihuahuas be brought home | | | | are huge and they don't remain tiny and harmless |
| when young because they get attached to their | | | | forever. |