Most people dress up their cute Chihuahua puppies for the reason of following the latest fashion trends, seeking to bring out an even greater element of cuteness from their Chihuahua puppies. Unknown to most however, dressing up your Chihuahua puppies this way is also beneficial in protecting them against the weather. With thin coats of hair, even for the Long-haired Chihuahua, Chihuahua puppies have little protection against cold weather which leaves them vulnerable to all sorts of illnesses. In dressing up your Chihuahua puppy, it is important to place careful consideration for the local climate and weather when making such decisions.

Priority must be given to comfort over style when choosing a suitable outfit for your Chihuahua puppy. While most would agree that a dress would look adorable for a Chihuahua puppy, it serves little purpose in protecting your little pooch from the harsh cold of winter. Read the rest of this entry »

Chihuahuas are generally the smallest of the dog breeds. The breed standard lists no minimum weight. The standard weight required by The Chihuahua Club of America is 6 pounds or less, but many dogs are as heavy as 10 pounds or even a little more. Of course, The Chihuahua Club standard is a requirement for show dogs, but heavier are certainly OK. Extra small miniature Chihuahuas are often called “teacups” or “miniatures”, but there is no official standard recognition of these smaller dogs as a separate type. But, there is no minimum size for Chihuahuas either so an extra small dog can still meet the breed standard. The only official distinction within the breed for different types is long or short hair length.

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