Should I Get My Chihuahua From a Chihuahua Rescue? There is a common misconception that all rescue chihuahuas are damaged goods. That is, that they all have been abused in one form or another and are thus unpredictable and unstable. While that is true of some chihuahuas, it is far from true for all of them. The name Pug is believed to have derived from this dog's resemblance to the pug monkey. That also fits the breed in other ways. Pugs tend to be curious and mischievous. They always seem to have a look of mischief and fun on their face, just like a monkey. Unfortunately, it�s often impossible to trace the complete history of a lot of rescue chihuahuas. Therefore, you may not know what the chihuahua�s original name was, whether or not it was actually abused, or what commands, if any, it has been trained to recognize. For instance, a chihuahua may have been taught that �down� means to stop jumping on people, while chihuahua B may have been taught a different word for that action, such as �off�. This means that it will take both you and the chihuahua time to adjust to each other�s attitudes, routines and expectations. The Japanese Chin, also known as the Japanese Spaniel, is considered to be one of the most cat-like of the dog breeds when it comes to attitude. It is alert, intelligent, and often independent. Also, like a cat, it uses its paws to wash its face. If you can�t determine the history of a chihuahua then it may be a bad choice for you if you already own other pets or if you have small children. A chihuahua that may have been abused could potentially lash out toward children or other pets, out of fear or aggression. You, as an adult, are more capable of defending against such circumstances. One of the weirdest dog births on record involves a Siberian Husky. The mother's name was Pixie and she gave birth to 7 puppies, which isn't unusual. The unusual part was that one of the puppies was born bright green! However, if you know the chihuahua�s history, they can make excellent family pets. For instance, perhaps a chihuahua�s owner treated them wonderfully, but died unexpectedly. In such cases, there are usually no issues of abuse or viciousness. These chihuahuas would love and enjoy a new, lively family after their rescue center stay. 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. Above all, consider the individual chihuahua. Introduce your family, and even other pets, to it before making a final decision. If the chihuahua takes to you and you take to it then you probably have a great match. The Lowchen, a small, somewhat rare breed of dog, is native to France. It's called "petit chien lion" or, "little lion dog". This is due to its fur growth, as it resembles the mane of a lion.