While it is entirely possible for any chihuahua to get sick at any time, whether in a kennel or not, there are many ways to reduce the risk of your chihuahua developing an illness during his or her stay at a kennel.
The boxer breed was so named for his manner of fighting. As opposed to biting, like most dogs would, a boxer will actually begin a fight by "punching" with its front paws, just liek a human boxer.
Kennel Cough (Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis) is one of the most common illnesses among kennel DOGS. A good kennel will insist that all DOGS are vaccinated for kennel cough. Unfortunately, Kennel Cough can be caused by multiple organisms, so vaccination isn�t always totally effective.
West highland white terriers began their history as the undesirable white offspring of the dark-colored cairn terrier. With the dog's popularity today, it is hard to believe that the early westies were usually drowned or shot.
One way to reduce your chihuahua�s risk of Kennel Cough, as well as other diseases, is to make sure that you supply the kennel with your chihuahua�s own personal items. There is a bigger chance of transferring diseases when the DOGS share personal items. If you supply the kennel with your chihuahua�s own personal gear, such as food and water bowls, food itself, toys or bedding, it will serve a dual purpose. It will lower the risk of the chihuahua getting sick and it will also help the chihuahua to be more comfortable and stay closer to his daily routine.
The bichon frise breed is quite old. Originally they used to belong only to kings and queens. However, eventually they became known for their abilty to learn tricks and for their excellent sense of balance. As a result, they gained a reputation for being excellent as circus dogs.
By choosing a kennel that insists on vaccinations, supplying the kennel with your chihuahua�s personal items and ensuring that the kennel is clean and well ventilated, you can greatly reduce the risk of your chihuahua getting sick during his stay.
Franklin D. Roosevelt once spent $15,000 to have a destroyer return to the Aleutian Islands and retrieve his Scottish terrier, Fala, who had been accidentally left behind. Fala is now part of the Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C.
For a little added peace of mind, you could select a kennel that has staff on hand 24 hours a day and access to an emergency vet.
When it comes to collies there is some debate about the smooth-coat collie. Some breed organizations consider the smooth-coat and rough-coat dogs to be variations of the same breed. Others consider them to be completely seperate.
While freak accidents can happen, following these steps should help to ensure that your chihuahua�s kennel stay is both healthy and happy.
The Broholmer is a breed that is recognized only in Denmark. It was thought extinct in the 1960's but, in December of 1974, a purebred Broholmer popped up in Finland. This dog was a male, and the owners hoped to find a female for him to mate with, but it never happened. While still recognized as a breed, an example has yet to appear again.
Part of the reason that basset hounds have such a unique look is that the British purposely bred basset hounds to have short legs, so that hunters could keep up with them. Unfortunate this has caused the breed to be prone to leg/joint problems.
The Papillon is a small dog breed with distinctive large, fringed ears that earned it its name, the French word for butterfly. The Papillon is believed to be one of the oldest of the toy breeds.
