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Chihuahuas

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Excerpt: Sandy suffered badly from seizures and was concerned about collapsing alone at home or being embarrassed by one in public. She discovered that while her husband, Bud, couldn’t be with her all the time, a seizure alert dog could. Only a handful of dogs have the ability to alert their guardians when a seizure is coming, and it turned out that five-year-old Ben, who was about to be euthanized for outstaying his welcome at a shelter, did. Since adopting Ben, Sandy is more confident about going outside and being at home by herself because she knows he’ll tell her when a seizure is coming. Ben went from almost losing his life as an “expiring” pound puppy to giving a woman a whole new “leash” on life. What a dog! -Barb Rabe and Debra J. White

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About Chihuahuas:

• Breed originated in Chihuahua, Mexico
• Short, pointed muzzle, big eyes and ears, and an apple-shaped head
• Long tail with a stout body
• Usually 6-9 inches tall and 2-6 lbs.

Why People Love Chihuahuas:

• Easy to groom
• Great companion dogs
• Generally courageous, playful, and affectionate
• Loyal and intelligent
• Wonderful apartment dogs
• Easy to travel with

Why Chihuahuas Can Be Challenging:

• Doesn't do well in cold weather
• Can be hard to train and housebreak
• Can become yappy and snappy if not trained properly
• Owners must be strong and not let the Chihuahua dominate, because they will
• Tends to snore
• Eye issues are common

Other Facts and Tips About Chihuahuas:

• The AKC recognizes a wide variety of colors and markings for Chihuahuas
• Smallest breed of dog in the world
• Long life expectancy (15+ years)
• Puppies are often delivered by C-section.
• The litter size is usually 1-4 puppies.
• AKC group: Toy

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