Ay, Chihuahua!
Mar 23
For our sixth featured dog, we are visiting Mexico and the Chihuahua.
Hailing from Mexico and named for the Mexican state of Chihuahua, where early records of them have been found, the Chihuahua is a tiny dog with a big iconic status. They are often referred to as the “Taco Bell dog “ in pop culture thanks to a series of commercials produced by Taco Bell featuring an adorable Chihuahua and the catch phrase, “Yo quiero Taco Bell.” They also made the idea of carrying a Toy companion dog around in a large purse popular because of images from the movie “Legally Blonde” with Reese Whitherspoon and “Bruiser” and from images of Paris Hilton with her Chihuahua, “Tinkerbell.”
As the tiniest dog breed in the world, Chihuahua puppies for sale in Ohio will grow up to be no more than 6-9 inches tall and weighing between 2-6 lbs. Chihuahua’s can be both short-haired and long-haired and neither type sheds a lot or requires a lot of grooming. They also come in a variety of colors and color combinations. Aside from their diminutive stature, Chihuahua’s are known for their large ears and fierce faces. Chihuahua’s are often described as having either Apple or Deer heads, meaning that the former type has short noses and rounded heads, while the latter has longer noses and a more elongated head.
Chihuahua puppies for sale in Ohio are alert dogs with terrier-like qualities. Chihuahua’s can be very loyal, but tend to bond closely to one particular member of a household and are not recommended for households with very small children due to aggressive tendencies that make them prone to biting. They can do very well in households with older, more patient children, though.
Chihuahua’s are the only dogs to be born with an incomplete skull and a soft spot called a moleras, just like human babies. This soft spot will disappear with age, but care should be taken that they don’t suffer head injuries during the first 6 months of life. Make sure your vet can tell the difference between a soft spot and a serious medical condition called hydrocephalus. Chihuahua’s often tremble, but this is due to stress, excitement, or cold and is not a medical concern. Chihuahua’s don’t deal well with the cold as they are thin haired and small with little fat reserves unless grossly overweight. They can benefit from having doggie sweaters and coats, if you live in a cold climate. They also enjoy having a snug den and will burrow inside or under blankets, pillows, and clothes hampers.
Chihuahua puppies for sale in Ohio are active, energetic, and intelligent dogs who do well with apartment living and small homes. They do best with single owners, but some can adjust well to larger families if socialized at a young age.
