Chihuahua
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Overview: | The Chihuahua is a tiny bundle of joy. Kids love him ' and for good reason. This breed seems always excited about something. They do best as an indoor dog, but they love to scamper around in the yard ' in suitable weather. |
Breed Group: | Toy |
Weight (lbs): | 6 |
Height (in): | 6-9 |
Colors: | Any. |
Coat: | Smooth with soft, glossy hair or long with soft straight or wavy coat and fringed ears. |
Character: | Chihuahuas are very intelligent little dogs that are much more brave than their small size suggests. They often bond with only one person. |
Temperament: | This breed usually lives with other dogs and cats very easily. Children should be taught how to play with this small dog as many try to treat it as a toy. |
Care: | The Chihuahua requires occasional grooming with a brush and comb. Trim claws and check teeth on a regular basis. Care of the long coat entails brushing 2 to 3 times a week. |
Training: | This breed is eager to learn, so don't let the small size deter you from properly training him. |
Activity: | Chihuahuas can typically get sufficient exercise by playing indoors. |
Country of Origin: | Mexico |
Health Issue: | This breed has a short nose and large eyes, which can cause some problems (e.g., wheezing, dry eye, glaucoma). They are prone to slipped stifle, gum problems, colds, stress, and rheumatism. |
Life Expectancy: | about 15 or more |
Chihuahua Puppies for saleSee all puppies for sale
Beautiful long hair Chihuahua
Chihuahua
Female, 10 Weeks Old
USA CONLEY, GA, USA
Date listed: 05/20/2024
Spunky and smart Black and white female Chihuahua puppy. Born March 11th and up to date on puppy shots and deworming. Mom is 5 lbs and Dad is 6 lbs. Pure bred and parents onsite.
Chihuahua Puppies
Chihuahua
Male(s) and Female(s), 3 Weeks Old
USA MOUNT AIRY, NC, USA
Date listed: 05/20/2024
Beautiful Chihuahua Puppies. Born April 25th, 2024. They will be ready for their new homes on June 19th. Any one of these beautiful pups will be a perfect addition to your...
Beautiful blue eyed sable color chihuahua boy
Chihuahua
Male, 7 Weeks Old
USA SAN JOSE, CA, USA
Date listed: 05/19/2024
We are pleased to introduce an incredibly beautiful blue-eyed Chihuahua boy in a very interesting red-chocolate Sable color. Eazy is very affectionate, playful, fearless and...
Jonah
Chihuahua
Male, 5 Weeks Old
USA SACRAMENTO, CA, USA
Date listed: 05/18/2024
Jonah is a handsome short coat black tri color Chihuahua male. Sweet personality and wonderful temperament. Great companion with a loving demeanor. Both parents have excellent...
David
Chihuahua
Male, 5 Weeks Old
USA SACRAMENTO, CA, USA
Date listed: 05/18/2024
David is a handsome short coat black tri color Chihuahua male. Sweet personality and wonderful temperament. Great companion with a loving demeanor. Both parents have excellent...
Rosie
Chihuahua
Female, 5 Weeks Old
USA SACRAMENTO, CA, USA
Date listed: 05/18/2024
Rosie is a beautiful short coat black tri color Chihuahua female. Sweet personality and wonderful temperament. Great companion with a loving demeanor. Both parents have excellent...
Harmony
Chihuahua
Female, 5 Weeks Old
USA SACRAMENTO, CA, USA
Date listed: 05/18/2024
Harmony is a beautiful short coat black tri color Chihuahua female. Sweet personality and wonderful temperament. Great companion with a loving demeanor. Both parents have...
Tiny Maggie
Chihuahua
Female, 5 Weeks Old
USA SACRAMENTO, CA, USA
Date listed: 05/18/2024
Tiny Maggie is a beautiful short coat blue tri color Chihuahua female. Sweet personality and wonderful temperament. Great companion with a loving demeanor. Both parents have...
Willy
Chihuahua
Male, 15 Weeks Old
USA SACRAMENTO, CA, USA
Date listed: 05/18/2024
Willy is a handsome short coat Black and Tan color Chihuahua male. Sweet personality and wonderful temperament. Great companion with a loving demeanor. Both parents have excellent...
Elliot
Chihuahua
Male, 14 Weeks Old
USA SACRAMENTO, CA, USA
Date listed: 05/18/2024
Elliot is a handsome long coat Blue Merle Tri color Chihuahua male. Sweet personality and wonderful temperament. Great companion with a loving demeanor. Both parents have...
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Zumba - Chihuahua Dog For Adoption
Chihuahua
Female, Senior
USA Kanab, UT, USA
Date listed: 05/01/2024
Posted Breed: Chihuahua. Anyone care to dance? Zumba is a playful girl who is excited about life. She loves to go for walks or on car rides, but her real happy place is on your...
Erin - Chihuahua (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Chihuahua
Female, Baby
USA Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Date listed: 04/10/2024
Posted Breed: Chihuahua (short coat). Adoption Fee: 400 plus sales tax. We are an all-volunteer/foster home-based rescue. Apply to adopt by filling out the online adoption...
Rory - Chihuahua (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Chihuahua
Male, Baby
USA Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Date listed: 04/10/2024
Posted Breed: Chihuahua (short coat). Adoption Fee: 400 plus sales tax. Rory is doing well He continues to have some seizure activity He now eats Annamaet Sustan and will need to...
Andy- - Chihuahua / Terrier Dog For Adoption
Chihuahua
Male, Adult
USA Apple Valley, CA, USA
Date listed: 04/10/2024
Posted Breed: Chihuahua / Terrier. Andy was born April 2021. 15 lbs. Loving and active. Okay with other dogs. He can be a handful but should do well with training because he likes...
Starlily - Chihuahua Dog For Adoption
Chihuahua
Female, Senior
USA bloomington, IL, USA
Date listed: 04/10/2024
Posted Breed: Chihuahua. Starlily lost her humans after spending 11 years with them. She is spry for her age and looking for a new home to spend her seniors years. Due to her age,...
Buddy - Chihuahua Dog For Adoption
Chihuahua
Male, Senior
USA Kanab, UT, USA
Date listed: 04/10/2024
Posted Breed: Chihuahua. Buddy is an adorable older gent who loves spending time with other small dogs. While Buddy bonds to people in his own way, he does not like to be picked...
Samsung - Chihuahua (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Chihuahua
Male, Senior
USA Phoenix, AZ, USA
Date listed: 03/06/2024
Posted Breed: Chihuahua (short coat). Adoption Fee: $220. Name: Samsung Sex: Neutered Male Age: 13 years Breed: Chihuahua mix Weight: 8 pounds Adoption fee: $220 (altered,...
Chong - Bonded to Cheech adoption pending - Chihuahua (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Chihuahua
Male, Young
USA Oakhurst, NJ, USA
Date listed: 03/06/2024
Posted Breed: Chihuahua (short coat). wagoninn.rescuegroups Cheech and Chong were adopted in 2022 and are sadly being returned to Wag On Inn because their owner is no longer...
Cheech - Bonded to Chong adoption pending - Chihuahua (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Chihuahua
Male, Young
USA Oakhurst, NJ, USA
Date listed: 03/06/2024
Posted Breed: Chihuahua (short coat). wagoninn.rescuegroups Cheech and Chong were adopted in 2022 and are sadly being returned to Wag On Inn because their owner is no longer...
Tillie - Chihuahua (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Chihuahua
Female, Young
USA Rosenberg, TX, USA
Date listed: 03/06/2024
Posted Breed: Chihuahua (short coat). Hello, my name is Tillie. Before SOCA I was roaming around a country road lost and pregnant. Two words that describe me are: CHILL AND SWEET....
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