One of the most commonly asked questions involving chihuahua hair is how to keep your chihuahuas coat shiny and healthy. Different breeds of DOGS have different coats, and so some breeds will need specialized care to keep their coat shiny, but hair is a protein, regardless of style, so there are some common steps you can take to keep your chihuahuas coat shiny and healthy.
The official record for the heaviest dog was set way back in 1989. The dog in question was an English mastiff named Zorba. At the time, he weighed 343 pounds. He was 8 years old when he was weighed.
The first thing to look at is your chihuahuas diet. Unless your chihuahua is very old, or of a species that shouldn't, feed it a diet that is high in quality protein. Meat based dry DOG food is usually best. Meat based is the most important factor since that is the most digestible, and hence most useful, protein to your chihuahuas.
General health also helps your chihuahua to have a shiny coat, so makes sure that your chihuahua has access to plenty of fresh water at all times. Most DOG foods, especially the meat based dry foods, will provide enough vitamins to keep your chihuahua healthy, and in turn to keep your chihuahua's coat shiny. There are extra vitamin supplements offered and there are some great ones at www.doggyvitamin.com .
The Saluki is represented in Sumarian carvings dated back to 7000 B.C. It is said that Whenever one sees the word "dog" in the Bible it means the Saluki, because the Saluki is believed to be among the oldest dog breeds.
In addition to this, brushing your chihuahuas coat on a frequent basis will help to guarantee a healthy and shiny coat. Use specific chihuahua shampoos when bathing your pet, and make sure to rinse the chihuahua fully. Left over shampoo or conditioner can not only dull the coat, but may be irritating to the chihuahuas skin.
Take these basic steps and in a relatively short time you should notice a drastic improvement in your chihuahuas coat.
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.
