To be a chihuahua owner or not is a commitment-filled decision. From the drive time to work, hours spent at the workplace to finding time to walk and care for a chihuahua, the responsibilities maybe overwhelming. For prospective chihuahua owners who lead a busy life, aside from the personal satisfaction of having a chihuahua, a canine's well being should be considered as well.
Many toy fox terriers used to be used commonly in circus shows by clowns. They are said to make great companions for owners with a good sense of humor. They seem to anticipate their master's every thought and mood.
Here is a checklist of questions to determine how conducive or practical chihuahua ownership is for you:
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.
*What kind of DOG is appropriate for your lifestyle?
About eight thousand years ago, ancient Egyptians began to raise a breed called Saluki, as hunting dogs. Saluki is an arabic word. In english it translates as "noble one". These dogs are probably the oldest known breed.
*How often can you make the time to exercise your chihuahua before and after work?
The first living being to travel in space was a small mixed breed dog named Laika, who gave her life orbiting the earth in the Russian Sputnik in 1957. John F. Kennedy's terrier, Charlie, sired 4 puppies with Laika's daughter, Pushinka.
*Given your household and personal budget, is the maintenance of owning a chihuahua affordable? (Determine whether you can afford feeding the chihuahua, veterinarian visits, hiring a chihuahua sitter, or placing your chihuahua in a kennel when you are way?
The German Shepherd Dog is also known as the Alsatian, or Deutsche Schaferhund. Rin Tin Tin, probably the most famous American German Shepherd, was actually born in France in September of 1918 and then brought to America later.
*Are your home or living quarters suited for chihuahua living? (Does the condominium board, or landlord approve of chihuahuas?
Border collies are excellent at herding. But they don't descriminate between livestock and other things. This makes them great at things like fly-ball, obedience, tracking, fetching, Frisbee toss, and sheep herding. Sometimes they get out of hand though, several border collies have been known to try to herd small groups of children!
*Do you have the time or money to expend training a pet chihuahua?
Many people will swear that they own a golden labrador. The problem is that golden labradors do not exist! There is no purebred dog called a golden lab. The dog is probably either a golden retriever or a labrador retriever.
*Identify the personality and characteristics of the type of DOG that matches your personality or is compatible with your lifestyle.
The cartoon character, Scooby Doo, was a great dane. Scooby Doo is well known for being constantly willing to eat anything and everything. In reality, a great dane can indeed eat a lot of food. In fact, they can eat up to 8 � pounds a day!
Dog owner tip: Try to schedule time away from work to help you new addition adjust to its new home. Remember to buy books that detail how to care for and train a new chihuahua. Just as any relationship requires work, the same is true in the care of a new chihuahua.
Chinese Crested dogs are often considered to be so ugly that they are cute. They often win ugly dog contests. They are odd looking, mostly hairless dogs. They are also the only breed of dog that is capable of getting acne.
Labrador retrievers, as their name indicates, were bred to retrieve things. However, most people think of them today as retrieving sticks, or other similar objects. In reality, they were originally bred to help fishermen by retrieving fishing nets!
