Long Haired Chihuahua Puppy
If you suddenly feel like some kind of Chihuahua-bug has bitten you and now you are looking for a Long Haired Chihuahua Puppy for sale, you should find a responsible and reputable Chihuahua breeder. Please, do not purchase puppies from pet stores or from dollar-oriented breeders (also referred to as “puppy mills”), because their breeding programs are not monitored and they trade in poor quality puppies.
Chihuahuas are delicate and tiny dogs. They are the world’s smallest dogs, and their size has generated a few common nicknames, such as “Teacup Chihuahua”, “Pocket Size Chihuahua”, “Toy Chihuahua”, etc. Conscientious breeders do not apply these terms to their dogs, because no standard accepts any of them. Chihuahuas may vary in coat color greatly, but the accepted standard size for them is 6-10 inches high at the withers. There are two types of Chihuahuas – long-coated and smooth-coated. Long Haired Chihuahua Puppies are as valuable as their short-haired counterparts.
Chihuahuas are small and vivacious dogs. They appreciate attention on the part of their loved ones. These dogs are well used to domestic life. They are very sensitive to drastic weather changes and therefore they should not be exposed to cold or rain. Chihuahuas are prone to cold, which may cause serious breathing problems. These dogs are also susceptible to fractures, because they have extremely fragile bones. This is something to remember for all Chihuahua owners, since Chihuahuas like to get under their loved ones’ feet and one has to be very careful not to step on his or her pet. Caring for a Chihuahua is not as easy as many people think, so even if you buy what you believe is the loveliest Long Haired Chihuahua Puppy in the whole world, you must be ready to do a lot of self-sacrifice and a lot of cognitive work to understand the dog and to learn how to properly handle it.
Chihuahuas have apple-shaped heads, large expressive eyes and very large pointed ears, which make them look very cute. However, despite their lovely appearance and small size, these dogs tend to be very jealous, protective and self-assured. Besides they can be wary of children. For this reason, breeders do not usually recommend these dogs for families with small kids. Chihuahuas often become anxious when there are strangers in the house. They are often very dog-aggressive, and sometimes it takes a long time for owners to comfort their Chihuahuas should they have seen an alien dog in close vicinity. As we can see, no matter how lovely your Long Haired Chihuahua Puppy appears to you and your relatives and friends, it will take a lot of experience and knowledge to socialize and raise a poised and intelligent companion.
