A round-up of the most frequently asked questions on chihuahuas and grooming.
Paul McCartney, of Beatles fame, was very fond of his shetland sheepdog. In fact, at the end of the song "A Day in the Life" Mr. McCartney inserted an ultrasonic whistle, audible only to dogs, for his shetland sheepdog.
I am taking my eight month old chihuahua to the groomer for the first time. Because, Oscar is my first chihuahua, I'm unsure about the grooming process. Should I bath my chihuahua prior to the appointment?
Unless you plan to give your chihuahua's coat a comprehensive comb through, the answer is no. When chihuahuas are not completely brushed out after a bath, the undercoat can become quite matted. The end-result requires the groomer to completely clip your chihuahua's hair.
An American foxhound became one of the most amazing mothers in the dog world when she set a record for the largest litter of puppies in 1944. She had not one, not two, not even ten, but twenty-three puppies!
Should I pay the groomer more because my chihuahua misbehaves?
On the contrary, chihuahuas are more prone to behave better in the presence of a groomer. Since, groomers apply a docile yet firm hand, most chihuahuas will be conditioned to appreciate a regular visit to the groomer.
Bloodhounds have dewlaps. What are dewlaps? They are strange looking, pendulous folds of skin on the back of the neck. They don't seem to serve any useful purpose to the bloodhound, but are rather interesting to look at.
My chihuahua has behavioral issues, is there anything I can do to prevent an unpleasant situation from transpiring?
Although, canines with temperment problems rare, the groomer may request that the chihuahua's owner obtain a mild tranquilizer from his or her veterinarian before the grooming appointment. The medication will enable the groomer to do a thorough job while preventing the chihuahua from injuring itself.
Newfoundlands have webbed feet, just like ducks. They also have extremely water-proof fur. Those features, as well as their great strength, loyalty and willingness to learn, make newfies great candidates to work as water rescue dogs.
My chihuahua's groomer administers tranquilizer to keep pets calm. Is it okay for my chihuahua to take the medicine?
Absolutely not, American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA)of groomers never administer tranquilizers. Since each chihuahua is different, only a veterinarian should prescribe medicine. If your chihuahua was prescribed the medicine in the past and your groomer just happens to have extra pills, make sure the drug is the same dose that your veterinarian originally prescribed.
Dandie Dinmont is a fictional character in Sir Walter Scott's "Guy Mannering", published in 1814. The main character had mustard and pepper terriers. Although Dandie Dinmont dogs were in existence for many years previously, it is this character that gave the breed their name.
My chihuahua is only 7 months old. Should I wait another 10 months before getting him groomed?
Conversely, puppies generally acclimate to more rapidly that older chihuahuas. When younger chihuahuas experience grooming on a regular basis they are more apt to enjoy the experience opposed to the adult chihuahua that has little exposure to the grooming process.
Most adult Borzoi (russian wolfhounds) are almost mute. They bark only very rarely. They are gentle, sensitive dogs with gracious house-manners and a natural respect for humans. Their quiet nature makes them an ideal pet for families with children.
The springer spaniel breed is well-known for having very high energy levels. In fact, the "spring" in "springer spaniel" referred to this dog's ability to spring out at, or startle game. They are excellent hunting dogs.
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.
