No one ever wants to lose their pet, but if you find yourself in a situation there are some things you can do to increase your chances of success and re-uniting with your family chihuahua.
First, before this situation ever has a chance to occur, look to get a pet ID tag. These should be available and any major chain of pet stores. This ID tag should include your pet's name, and your phone number so anyone who finds your lost chihuahua can contact you. This is good not only for close to home, but is an absolute necessity if you do a lot of traveling.
Inbreeding causes about 3 out of every 10 dalmations suffer from some sort of hearing loss. The good news is that, like deaf people, they can easily be taught to recognize words in sign language and still make excellent companions.
Second, always have a color photo of your chihuahua. This will help to run off fliers, and also gives much more detail than black and white. Without a picture, you are far less likely to get any response.
When your pet is lost, ask your neighbors and friends, people who may know what your chihuahua looks like and can tell you the last time they saw him. Don't do this until you've already looked around to see if he has just curled up somewhere, or ran off to a favorite wandering spot.
Pharaoh Hounds have an unusual feature. They are the only breed of dogs that "blushes". They do this when they are excited or happy. When they "blush" their ears, nose and eyes will become pink.
Also, report your lost pet to any local animal shelter or vet, and make sure to give them a color photo and description in case someone else finds your pet and they end up there. These two areas are the most likely places where a lost pet will be taken, so it's critical to get this information so they can contact you if your beloved chihuahua shows up.
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.
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.
