Diễn Đàn Chim Cảnh Việt Nam
In This Chapter Examining Chihuahua traits and trademarks Exploring a Chihuahua’s relationship with other people and dogs Comparing dogs with different coat lengths Focusing on male and female personalities Dealing with problem personalities What makes the world’s smallest dog one of our nation’s most popular pets? The Chihuahua’s perky personality, of course. Yes, this unique…
In This Chapter Picturing the perfect Chihuahua Examining heads, tails, and other body parts Keeping perspective — nobody’s perfect! Plenty of little dogs have compact bodies and expressive eyes (like the Toy breeds; see Chapter Perusing the Particulars of Chihuahua Charm), so what makes a Chihuahua unmistakably a Chihuahua? Details. A whole bunch of details combine…
In This Chapter Examining your motives for acquiring a Chihuahua Caring for a Chihuahua Focusing on the Toy breed Making a match with a Chihuahua Can money ever buy you love? Sure. Just use it to buy a Chihuahua. Your Chihuahua won’t waffle about making a permanent commitment to you. In fact, expect your Chi…
In This Chapter Giving your Boston treats and toys Organizing get-togethers for your dog and his canine friends Getting out and exploring with your Boston What you wouldn’t do for your Boston! Being your best friend, a source of entertainment, and all-around great pet, there’s no doubt that you want to give him the best…
In This Chapter Interesting historical facts about Boston Terriers The rise and fall — and rise again — of Boston popularity Bostons making their mark Part of the fun of owning a Boston Terrier — or any purebred dog, for that matter — is to acquaint yourself with fascinating facts about the breed. In this…
In This Chapter Understanding what it means to own a senior dog Identifying age-related health changes Keeping your Boston comfortable as he ages Coping with the loss of your dog You and your Boston Terrier have enjoyed a long and fun-filled life together. You watched him mature from puppyhood to adulthood, loving him and training…
In This Chapter Collecting items to include in your canine first-aid kit Handling common first-aid emergencies Deciding when to call for help You can handle some of your Boston Terrier’s medical emergencies; for more serious matters, you’ll need to seek immediate veterinary attention. Used appropriately, first aid can spare your Boston further injury and pain…
In This Chapter Understanding brachycephalic syndrome Recognizing respiratory difficulties Protecting your Boston’s ears and eyes Handling orthopedic problems As a whole, Boston Terriers are healthy dogs with relatively few breed-specific medical ailments. Their strong constitutions are part of what makes them such long-lived companions, often reaching their 11th or 12th birthdays without a hitch. Your…
