Am I Required to Get a DOG License for My Chihuahua? In almost all places, it is required by law that you license your chihuahua. However, the exact rules do vary based on where you live. For instance, many places not only require that you get your chihuahua licensed every year, but they also require that you actually keep the license tag on your chihuahua all the time. While adult dalmations are covered in cute black spots, dalmation puppies are actually born solid white. Their spots don't show up until they are at least a week old. Sometimes not until they are a month old. Also, in some areas the licensing fee can vary based on a number of factors. In some areas, if the chihuahua is permanently marked with a tattoo or a micro-chip, you can obtain a license that is valid for the chihuahua's lifetime, rather than renewing yearly. Other things that can greatly affect the license cost include whether the chihuahua is a service or guide DOG, whether the chihuahua is spayed or neutered and whether the owner's income is below a certain amount. Also, some areas offer a multi-dog discount for owners that have several DOGS. Dachshunds may be small and cute, but they are also the smallest hunting breed. They were bred to be low to the ground, which allows them to enter and maneuver through tunnels and chase prey easily. The purpose of getting a license for your chihuahua is simple. It helps animal control officers, or other people that may find your chihuahua when it is lost, to return the chihuahua to you. Unlicensed DOGS are much more likely to be put to sleep by animal control. Many owners are now getting their chihuahuas micro-chipped, but licenses are still a requirement for the simple reason that some vets and shelters do not have access to a micro-chip scanner. Originating in Germany, the name Affenpinscher means, "monkey-like terrier". However, in France the breed is described as the "Diablotin Moustachu" or "moustached little devil". Both describe the appearance and attitude of this delightful breed. Obviously it is impossible for DOG licensing laws to be enforced on every single DOG and owner all the time. As a result, if you decide not to license your chihuahua, it is possible that you may not get caught. However, if your chihuahua is somehow detected by officials as unlicensed, you will be required to pay high fines. Rhodesian ridgebacks have an actual ridge along the top of their backs. The ridge is made up of forward-growing hairs. This ridge gives the rhodesian ridgeback a unique and easily recognizable look. So, not only is it legally required for a chihuahua to be licensed in most places, but it's in the owner's and the chihuahuas best interest because it helps to protect the chihuahua from getting permanently lost. While adult dalmations are covered in cute black spots, dalmation puppies are actually born solid white. Their spots don't show up until they are at least a week old. Sometimes not until they are a month old.