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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Glossary of Dog Terms 4
  • Chapter One: Chihuahuas in Focus 10
  • Facts about Chihuahua 11
  • Summary of Chihuahua Facts 14
  • Chihuahua Breed History 15
  • Chapter Two: Chihuahuas’ Requirements 18
  • Do You Need a License? 19
  • How Many Chihuahua’s Should You Keep? 20
  • Do Chihuahuas Get Along with Other Pets? 21
  • How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Chihuahuas? 21
  • Initial Costs 22
  • Monthly Costs 23
  • What are the Pros and Cons of Chihuahua? 26
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing a Chihuahua 29
  • Finding a Reputable Chihuahua Breeder 30
  • Tips in Choosing a Reputable Breeder 30
  • Rescue Dogs Adoption 32
  • List of Breeders and Rescue Websites 33
  • Tips on Purchasing a Chihuahua 36
  • Selecting a Healthy Chihuahua 40
  • Chapter Four: Caring Guidelines for Chihuahua 44
  • Socializing Your Dog 45
  • Training Your Chihuahuas 46
  • Behavioral Problems 50
  • Grooming Chihuahua Dogs 51
  • Show Dog Chihuahua Training 53
  • Chapter Five: Nutritional Needs of Chihuahua Dogs 56
  • Types of Commercial Dog Foods 59
  • How Often to Feed Chihuahuas 60
  • Tips in Selecting a High-Quality Dog Food Brand 61
  • How to Select Dry Pet Foods 62
  • How to Feed Your Chihuahua Dogs 63
  • Toxic Foods to Avoid 65
  • Chapter Six: Maintenance for Chihuahuas 70
  • Tips on How to Dog-Proof Your Home 71
  • Habitat Requirements for Chihuahuas 74
  • Toys and Accessories for Chihuahuas 75
  • Tips for Keeping Your Dogs Happy Indoors and 77
  • Outdoors 77
  • Chapter Seven: Showing Your Chihuahuas 81
  • Chihuahua Breed Standard 82
  • Official Chihuahua Standard 82
  • Tips on Preparing Your Chihuahua for Show 85
  • Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Chihuahuas 88
  • Basic Dog Breeding Information 89
  • Mating 89
  • Ovulation Timing 90
  • Tips for Breeding Your Chihuahuas 91
  • Labor Process of Chihuahuas 93
  • Chapter Nine: Keeping Your Dog Healthy 96
  • Common Health Problems 97
  • Recommended Vaccinations for Chihuahuas 103
  • Signs of Possible Illnesses 105
  • Emergency Guide 106
  • Signs Your Pet May Need Emergency Care 106
  • Chapter Ten: Chihuahua Care Sheet 110
  • Chihuahua Information Sheet 111
  • Chihuahua’s Habitat Requirements 112
  • Chihuahua’s Nutritional Needs 113
  • Breeding Information 114
  • Index 116
  • Photo Credits 123
  • References 125

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