Living with a Chihuahua

Small size does not remove a Chihuahua's need for respectful handling and learning. Explore coat varieties, dental care, lifting and rewards through situations that treat this small companion as an individual dog.

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Living with a Chihuahua

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  1. 1. Does the FCI Chihuahua standard define a separate 'teacup' variety?

    Does the FCI Chihuahua standard define a separate 'teacup' variety?
  2. 2. A much larger dog wants rough play with your Chihuahua. What matters most?

    A much larger dog wants rough play with your Chihuahua. What matters most?
  3. 3. A long-haired Chihuahua has feathering around its ears and legs. Is that unexpected?

    A long-haired Chihuahua has feathering around its ears and legs. Is that unexpected?
  4. 4. Your Chihuahua repeatedly skips on a back leg. What should follow?

    Your Chihuahua repeatedly skips on a back leg. What should follow?
  5. 5. Your Chihuahua puppy has an adult tooth beside a baby tooth in the same spot. What should you do?

    Your Chihuahua puppy has an adult tooth beside a baby tooth in the same spot. What should you do?
  6. 6. Before adopting a Chihuahua, what information helps beyond its small size?

    Before adopting a Chihuahua, what information helps beyond its small size?
  7. 7. Your Chihuahua backs away when you reach to pick it up. What should you change?

    Your Chihuahua backs away when you reach to pick it up. What should you change?
  8. 8. When a Chihuahua needs to be lifted, what support is appropriate?

    When a Chihuahua needs to be lifted, what support is appropriate?
  9. 9. Why is a retained baby tooth in a Chihuahua worth checking?

    Why is a retained baby tooth in a Chihuahua worth checking?
  10. 10. Why should Chihuahua training rewards be small and counted with meals?

    Why should Chihuahua training rewards be small and counted with meals?
  11. 11. A child wants to carry your Chihuahua around like a toy. What is preferable?

    A child wants to carry your Chihuahua around like a toy. What is preferable?
  12. 12. Your Chihuahua shivers and seeks shelter on a cold outing. What is sensible?

    Your Chihuahua shivers and seeks shelter on a cold outing. What is sensible?
  13. 13. You buy walking equipment for a Chihuahua. What should decide the fit?

    You buy walking equipment for a Chihuahua. What should decide the fit?
  14. 14. Which habit can support a Chihuahua's oral health when introduced comfortably?

    Which habit can support a Chihuahua's oral health when introduced comfortably?
  15. 15. Your Chihuahua growls when cornered by a visitor. What should you do first?

    Your Chihuahua growls when cornered by a visitor. What should you do first?
  16. 16. Are all Chihuahuas naturally unfriendly because some videos show them snapping?

    Are all Chihuahuas naturally unfriendly because some videos show them snapping?
  17. 17. Which coat varieties does the FCI recognise for the Chihuahua?

    Which coat varieties does the FCI recognise for the Chihuahua?
  18. 18. What is the patella in 'patellar luxation', a concern in small dogs including Chihuahuas?

    What is the patella in 'patellar luxation', a concern in small dogs including Chihuahuas?
  19. 19. Should a Chihuahua's food be restricted simply to achieve a fashionable tiny size?

    Should a Chihuahua's food be restricted simply to achieve a fashionable tiny size?
  20. 20. Does a Chihuahua's small size mean being carried replaces all exploration?

    Does a Chihuahua's small size mean being carried replaces all exploration?
Questions covered in this exam
  1. Which coat varieties does the FCI recognise for the Chihuahua?
  2. Does the FCI Chihuahua standard define a separate 'teacup' variety?
  3. Does a Chihuahua's small size mean being carried replaces all exploration?
  4. Should a Chihuahua's food be restricted simply to achieve a fashionable tiny size?
  5. Your Chihuahua puppy has an adult tooth beside a baby tooth in the same spot. What should you do?
  6. Which habit can support a Chihuahua's oral health when introduced comfortably?
  7. Why is a retained baby tooth in a Chihuahua worth checking?
  8. What is the patella in 'patellar luxation', a concern in small dogs including Chihuahuas?
  9. Your Chihuahua repeatedly skips on a back leg. What should follow?
  10. Your Chihuahua backs away when you reach to pick it up. What should you change?
  11. When a Chihuahua needs to be lifted, what support is appropriate?
  12. A child wants to carry your Chihuahua around like a toy. What is preferable?
  13. A much larger dog wants rough play with your Chihuahua. What matters most?
  14. A long-haired Chihuahua has feathering around its ears and legs. Is that unexpected?
  15. Your Chihuahua shivers and seeks shelter on a cold outing. What is sensible?
  16. Why should Chihuahua training rewards be small and counted with meals?
  17. Your Chihuahua growls when cornered by a visitor. What should you do first?
  18. You buy walking equipment for a Chihuahua. What should decide the fit?
  19. Are all Chihuahuas naturally unfriendly because some videos show them snapping?
  20. Before adopting a Chihuahua, what information helps beyond its small size?

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