| While the chiweenie may not be exactly "america's | | | | Chiweenie dogs, as a rule, require plenty of exercise. |
| favorite" dog, it is fast gaining popularity. But first, | | | | Like all small dogs, like teacup chihuahuas for example, |
| let's take a look at the definition of the chiweenie, as | | | | these hybrid dogs are also to be watched carefully |
| it is a relatively new breed. | | | | when outdoors because they can easily become |
| A few years ago, the chiweenie would have been | | | | prey to wildlife, including birds of prey, and even large |
| simply called a "mutt". Today it is classified as a | | | | dogs. |
| designer dog, a mixed breed with a name. A | | | | The chiweenie care is easy. They don't require much |
| chiweenie is a cross between a chihuahua and a | | | | more than brushing and they don't shed much. |
| dachshund. | | | | As is the case with small breeds, Chiweenies can live |
| The American Canine Hybrid Club, the Designer Dogs | | | | up to or even past the age of 15. They are healthy |
| Kennel Club, and the International Designer Canine | | | | dogs, in general. |
| Registry recognize the chiweenie. | | | | The best part about chiweenies is their training. They |
| A chiweenie is a small dog that usually weighs | | | | are quite intelligent and love to please, so they learn |
| between 5-12 pounds. It can have a short or medium | | | | fast--as long as the owner figures out how to deal |
| length coat. They come in a wide variety of colors | | | | with their stubbornness that is. |
| including brindle. | | | | Chiweenies can be quiet or barkers, like most small |
| They have a sweet temperament and they are loyal | | | | dogs. |
| to their owners. They are playful, make terrific lap | | | | The reason we love the chiweenie so much is that it |
| dogs, and are generally happy. I would say that the | | | | combines the best features of the chihuahua and the |
| biggest issue anyone can have with a chiweenie is | | | | doxie. A chiweenie is adorable, easy to care for, and |
| potty training. They are notoriously hard to potty | | | | loves to make eye contact. They also have a real |
| train. As a matter of fact, if you don't do crate | | | | cute nickname: mexican hotdog. |
| training, it'll probably take your chiweenie months to | | | | One last thing. Because chiweenies are small, yet not |
| get fully potty trained. Like all small dogs, chiweenies | | | | as fragile as a chihuahua, they can live without |
| not only have a tiny bladder, their accidents are hard | | | | problems in homes with young children and other |
| for the owners to see, so the repeat offenders can | | | | dogs. |
| keep eliminating unnoticed extending their potty | | | | If you're looking for a small dog, I highly recommend |
| training period indefinitely. | | | | you give the chiweenie a shot! |