Halloween is an enchanting day where even chihuahuas can join in the fun. Despite the festivities of the day, keeping a canine safe is mission critical. Use the following safety precautions to assure the safety of your chihuahua:
Yorkshire terriers are very tenacious. In fact, A 12-pound Yorkshire Terrier named Oliver once defended an elderly woman from an 80-pound Akita. The woman escaped to safety and Oliver the yorkie survived with only nine stitches.
If your chihuahua must wear a costume, use the following tips in its Halloween attire:
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.
Opt for safe and annoying free costumes that allow for easy movement
A costume should not inhibit your chihuahua's ability to breathe and bark
The costume should not obstructs his or her vision
Dogs should never be left without supervision in a costume
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.
Always monitor your chihuahua for bitten pieces of the costume that may trigger choking (in example: buttons, elastic, paper rubber bands, or other materials)
Affix reflective tape onto chihuahua's costume if you will be out after dark
Never leave your chihuahua unsupervised in a costume.
A st. bernard became a mother in 1975. While that wasn't unusual by itself, the unusual thing was that she had twenty-three puppies! She now shares this record with two other dogs, one of which originally set it in 1944.
As cute as the idea of taking your chihuahua to trick or treat with the family may be, the event can trigger anxiety or fear.
To avoid any potential negative encounters, keep a leash on him and be mindful of anything they try to eat during the Halloween stroll.
To minimize any anxiety or fear in your chihuahua, keep pets away of boisterous children and walk them before the Halloween festivities get underway
The basenji, an African wolf dog, is the only breed of dog that cannot bark. Instead of barking, it makes an odd yodel-like noise. Due to this fact, the basenji is also sometimes known as an African barkless dog.
The most socially oriented chihuahuas may not be ready for the entourage of children during trick-or-treating hours. To prevent any unforeseen situations, keep your chihuahua in a separate room. For starters, the rampant traffic of strangers may overwhelm a chihuahua. Not to mention, some children are afraid of DOGS and other pets.
Finally, if your chihuahua breaks free, make sure he or she is wearing a collar with an ID tag or other proper identification.
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.
