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The affectionate and beguiling Chihuahua holds two distinctions among pure-bred dogs: he is the smallest and longest lived dog in the world. Weighing as little as one pound, the Chihuahua often enjoys good health until the age of twenty years. Many characteristics endear the Chihuahua to his millions of fans throughout the world. The breed is prized for its intelligence, its extreme devotion to its mistress or master, its saucy expression and its outgoing personality. Whether wearing a glossy smooth coat or a soft and wavy long coat, the Chihuahua is an attractive and alert companion for any dog lover who dares to open his heart to this irresistible toy dog. This book provides the much-needed factual information about Chihuahuas and their ancestry in Mexico and beyond, characteristics and standard, as well as puppy selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behaviour of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an authoritative, comprehensive text written by breeder Barbara J Andrews, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour which prove to be as informative as they are attractive.
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The affectionate and beguiling Chihuahua holds two distinctions among pure-bred dogs: of the world’s more than 350 breeds, this is the smallest and most long-lived. Weighing as little as a pound, the Chihuahua often enjoys good health for twenty years. Many characteristics endear the Chihuahua to its millions of fans throughout the world. The breed is prized for its intelligence, its extreme devotion to his mistress or master, its saucy expression and outgoing personality. Whether wearing a glossy smooth coat or a soft and wavy long coat, the Chihuahua is an attractive and alert companion for any dog lover who dares open his heart to the irresistible ‘Chichi’. This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Chihuahua and its ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and showing. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup’s arrival and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Chihuahua. Whether it’s basic training problems, allergies or fleas, this book is the way to prevention, providing the reader with the necessary guidance an owner needs from puppyhood through the senior years. Recommended by top breeders and trainers, this book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of a Chihuahua. Topics discussed include: History of the Chihuahua; Characteristics of the Chihuahua; The Chihuahua Breed Standard; Your Chihuahua puppy; Everyday care of your Chihuahua; Housebreaking and training your Chihuahua; Health care of your Chihuahua; Your senior Chihuahua; Showing your Chihuahua.
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66 of 67 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a delightful book written for chihuahua lovers. Many chihuahua books Ive bought over the years started off with the history of chihuahuas then continued on in a generalised tone which can be taken for any breed but not this book its chihuahuas begining to end. Informative, friendly readable, and loads of great new pictures not just the same pictures you see all the time in most books. A uk writer at last, with uk kennel standards etc, well worth adding to your library.
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A must have!
16 April 2006
Format:Hardcover
I love this book! It has a really good history section and very nice photos, even one of a fennec fox, a theorized relative of the chi.
The only section that is missing from this book is a chapter on breeding, but for the pet owner this book has it all. There is even a section at back to put a photo of you dog and record other important info.
The health section is reasonably through, and even shows photos a many common problems along with what to do to treat them. Has a good chart on diseases and what causes them, however does not mention some other problems like hypoglycemia, hrdrocephalus, collapsing trachea, patellar luxation, pyometra and cryptorchidism. However this info is in lots of other chi books and info can readily be found online. A must have for ever chi owner in my opinion!
The only section that is missing from this book is a chapter on breeding, but for the pet owner this book has it all. There is even a section at back to put a photo of you dog and record other important info.
The health section is reasonably through, and even shows photos a many common problems along with what to do to treat them. Has a good chart on diseases and what causes them, however does not mention some other problems like hypoglycemia, hrdrocephalus, collapsing trachea, patellar luxation, pyometra and cryptorchidism. However this info is in lots of other chi books and info can readily be found online. A must have for ever chi owner in my opinion!
Chihuahua book
29 Nov 2011
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I love my chihuahuas and this book has taught me a lot about their behavior and how to train them to be the best pet a person can have!!
Be Aware
8 Feb 2010
Format:Hardcover
The book is good but we they need to omit on page 66 that you can feed your chihuahua grapes. this is a very dealy toxin for any dog. i give it a rating of 1 star because i could have killed my dog if it wasn't for my sister to tell me look on the internet because grapes are dealy to dogs.
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