Tactics for Breaking a Chihuahua of Separation Anxiety Is your chihuahua depressed? Is your absence sparking a little separation anxiety in your canine? A lonely chihuahua can make for a depressed, anxiety-ridden pet. When humans are sad, they can vocalize their feelings, exhibit signs of detachment or even take an anti-depressant to cope. But, when chihuahuas are left alone, their separation anxiety can go undetected and ultimately lead to behavioral problems. We compiled a suggestion list of ways to ease your absence away from your chihuahua: The Skye Terrier's origins are connected with a centuries old shipwreck. Early in the 1600's a Spanish ship wrecked on the Island of Skye in the Scottish Hebrides. Some of the survivors of the shipwreck were Maltese dogs that mated with the local terriers, creating a new and unique breed. Promote Self-Reliance In order to promote self-reliance in your chihuahua, deter clingy behavior. Instead of allowing Fido to frolic next to you, give him a toy and leave him alone in another room for 20-40 minutes. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the longest lived dog was an Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey. The dog lived to be 29. This case was considered unusual since smaller dogs generally live longer. The chihuahua is actually the breed that tends to live the longest. Make Departure Rewarding Prior to heading out for work, synchronize your departure on an upbeat note. Instead of playing with your chihuahua and making your departure more emotional, feed your chihuahua a small meal and hide treats and toys around the house for him or her to discover. If your chihuahua is restricted to a one room, plant these items around the confined space. It will alleviate the added stress of your departure while serving as temporary diversion in your absence. 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. Downplay Homecomings Rather than feed into the enthusiastic greeting of your chihuahua, keep greetings casual. But, remember to smother your chihuahua with affection after he has settled down. Many Scottish terriers have an odd medical condition. It is called Scotties Cramp. It is a mild neurological disorder. Scotties under stress or exercising may move erratically, when suffering from this neurological disorder, but seem fine when resting. In conclusion, breaking a chihuahua of separation anxiety does not mean not giving your pet the love and attention he or she requires. Quelling a chihuahua's separation anxiety is a form of conditioning that can help your chihuahua become socially adjusted and capable of coping in your absence without triggering any behavioral problems. The Podengo, a rare breed of dog, is also known as the Portuguese Warren Hound. It is usually a fawn or yellow color, but can be brown, black or sooty colored without white patches or spots. It resembled a long-bodied chihuahua.