Chihuahuas

In This Chapter Arranging the nuts and bolts of nutrition Giving food when you first get your Chihuahua Choosing between all those bags, boxes, and cans of dog food Feeding at different ages and stages of life Steering clear of the nutritional no-nos Just look at the pet-food aisle at any major supermarket. It’Technical Stuff…

In This Chapter Scheduling an appropriate arrival Protecting your puppy (and your belongings) Going shopping for Pepe Sailing through the first 48 hours Resisting the freedom fantasy It’s almost dog day! You can feel the excitement in the air. I bet you can hardly wait to bring your puppy home, but first, you need to…

In This Chapter Shopping for a Chihuahua breeder Checking out pet shops and classified ads Selecting a mature dog Exploring the meaning of pedigree Whew! You’ve made the really big decisions (if you haven’t, head back to Chapters 1–3). You’re sure you want a dog, and you think a Chihuahua is the breed for you….

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…