TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Glossary of Dog Terms 4
- Chapter One: Chihuahuas in Focus 10
- Facts about Chihuahua 11
- Summary of Chihuahua Facts 14
- Chihuahua Breed History 15
- Chapter Two: Chihuahuas’ Requirements 18
- Do You Need a License? 19
- How Many Chihuahua’s Should You Keep? 20
- Do Chihuahuas Get Along with Other Pets? 21
- How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Chihuahuas? 21
- Initial Costs 22
- Monthly Costs 23
- What are the Pros and Cons of Chihuahua? 26
- Chapter Three: Purchasing a Chihuahua 29
- Finding a Reputable Chihuahua Breeder 30
- Tips in Choosing a Reputable Breeder 30
- Rescue Dogs Adoption 32
- List of Breeders and Rescue Websites 33
- Tips on Purchasing a Chihuahua 36
- Selecting a Healthy Chihuahua 40
- Chapter Four: Caring Guidelines for Chihuahua 44
- Socializing Your Dog 45
- Training Your Chihuahuas 46
- Behavioral Problems 50
- Grooming Chihuahua Dogs 51
- Show Dog Chihuahua Training 53
- Chapter Five: Nutritional Needs of Chihuahua Dogs 56
- Types of Commercial Dog Foods 59
- How Often to Feed Chihuahuas 60
- Tips in Selecting a High-Quality Dog Food Brand 61
- How to Select Dry Pet Foods 62
- How to Feed Your Chihuahua Dogs 63
- Toxic Foods to Avoid 65
- Chapter Six: Maintenance for Chihuahuas 70
- Tips on How to Dog-Proof Your Home 71
- Habitat Requirements for Chihuahuas 74
- Toys and Accessories for Chihuahuas 75
- Tips for Keeping Your Dogs Happy Indoors and 77
- Outdoors 77
- Chapter Seven: Showing Your Chihuahuas 81
- Chihuahua Breed Standard 82
- Official Chihuahua Standard 82
- Tips on Preparing Your Chihuahua for Show 85
- Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Chihuahuas 88
- Basic Dog Breeding Information 89
- Mating 89
- Ovulation Timing 90
- Tips for Breeding Your Chihuahuas 91
- Labor Process of Chihuahuas 93
- Chapter Nine: Keeping Your Dog Healthy 96
- Common Health Problems 97
- Recommended Vaccinations for Chihuahuas 103
- Signs of Possible Illnesses 105
- Emergency Guide 106
- Signs Your Pet May Need Emergency Care 106
- Chapter Ten: Chihuahua Care Sheet 110
- Chihuahua Information Sheet 111
- Chihuahua’s Habitat Requirements 112
- Chihuahua’s Nutritional Needs 113
- Breeding Information 114
- Index 116
- Photo Credits 123
- References 125
