The Chihuahua, a Toy dog breed that usually has a big personality, is typically devoted to his family and can be very intelligent. Learn more about him here.
5 Reasons a Chihuahua Might Be the Right Dog Breed for You
The diminutive dog belongs to the Toy group. Whether your Chihuahua has a deer head, apple head, fawn, or teacup, Royal Canin helps it thrive. Since Chihuahuas have tiny mouths and jaws, Royal Canin’s breed-specific formula accommodates this. Each piece is small and designed for the Chihuahua’s mouth, allowing them to easily pick up food.
Generally small and sassy with an oversize personality (and little understanding of just how tiny he is), the Chihuahua earns the top spot on this list. He's usually not too fond of strangers of any species invading his territory and will be noisily vigilant about letting everybody know it — making him a small but surprisingly effective watchdog.
The Russian Toy is a small dog breed that's often mistaken for a Chihuahua. Learn all about Russian Toy breeders, adoption, health, grooming, training and more.
I have a long-haired Chihuahua, Rocket, that sheds year round. I sweep weekly to keep my apartment picked up, and there’s always more hair than I expect. But that’s where products like the Uproot Cleaner Xtra come in handy. Its chief purpose is to pick up all that pesky pet hair that gets seemingly everywhere.”
Dr. Marty Becker chooses the dog breeds he's observed living the longest lives, including the Chihuahua, Shih Tzu and Pomeranian. See his list in our gallery.
Think you know everything about Shih Tzus, Chihuahuas and Pugs? We bet you've never heard these fascinating facts about these popular small dog breeds.