Chihuahua is a miniature dog that has become very popular in metropolitan areas. These animals are easy to keep in apartments, they do not require daily walks, their short hair rarely sheds.
Instructions
Step 1
To choose a healthy Chihuahua puppy, pay attention to the condition of his eyes, nose, ears. There should be no discharge, the baby's eyes should be clear, shiny, and the nose should be wet and cold.
Step 2
Count how many puppies are in the litter. Chihuahuas are very small dogs, and it is quite difficult for mom to endure and feed a large number of puppies. Choose litters where there are two or three. If there are more puppies, some of them definitely did not receive enough nutrition in the womb and remained without milk when they were born. These Chihuahuas can get sick a lot later on.
Step 3
When choosing a puppy, pay attention to his behavior. Drop your keys or handle on the floor. If the baby got scared, whined, ran away - do not take him. Such puppies have an overly excitable nervous system, in a state of stress, they may begin to urinate, bark loudly, or stop taking orders from the owner.
Step 4
Chihuahuas are very fragile dogs. Puppies are especially prone to paw and tail injuries. See if the baby is limping or licking its tail. Fractures at such a young age can seriously affect the dog's conformation. The injured paw may remain shorter than the others, and the tail may be bent.
Step 5
If you are choosing a dog for a show, look for the smallest puppy in the litter. In Chihuahuas, growth is one of the main points of the exterior. The smaller the adult dog is, the more chances it has to win prizes.
Step 6
Choosing a bitch or a Chihuahua cable is up to you. In any case, if you do not intend to breed puppies, the dog will have to be spayed or neutered. So you will avoid diseases of the internal genital organs of your pet.
