Product Description

With their apple heads, big round eyes, large pointy ears, saucy expressions, and feisty dispositions, Chihuahuas are one of the most beloved breeds of toy dogs in the world. But these frisky little dogs aren’t for everyone. Consummate lap dogs, they thrive on attention and constant contact with their owners, and are miserable when left alone. As pups they’re extremely fragile, although they do outlive bigger breeds by many years. Housebreaking can be a problem with Chihuahuas, but on the other hand, they’re very smart, love performing tricks and they never forget what they learn. Some have a tendency to shyness, but a well-socialized Chihuahua can be every bit as bold as a pit bull.

Is this plucky little pooch the right dog for you and your family? Chihuahuas For Dummies provides the answer to this and all your questions about getting, caring for and living with this loveable breed. Award-winning breeder, trainer, author and long-time Chihuahua lover, Jacqueline O’Neil Beauchamp gets you up and running with what you need to know to:

• Find and communicate with reputable breeders
• Choose the right Chihuahua for you
• Housebreak and socialize your new puppy
• Educate yourself and your dog
• Handle behavioral problems
• Participate in competitions

In friendly, down-to-earth language, Jacqueline provides insights into the Chihuahua temperament and loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice, along with fun facts and Chihuahua trivia. Discover how to:

• Decide on whether a male or female is right for you
• Find and choose your new friend and bring him or her home
• Understand how to communicate with your Chihuahua
• Train your little peanut
• Find a good trainer and attend classes
• Deal with emotional conflicts
• Feed and exercise your little amigo
• Recognize, prevent and treat common health problems
• Have loyal friend for life

The indispensable guide for you and your Chihuahua, Chihuahuas For Dummies is the only book you’ll need to help you have the best possible experience with this saucy and affectionate breed of dog.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #343927 in Books
• Published on: 2000-12-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Review
"a guide to help you know what to expect from these loveable creatures" (I Want It Now, June 2006)

From the Back Cover
Find out about your Chihuahua's special needs

Get the lowdown on keeping your Chihuahua healthy and content Easily recognized by its diminutive stature and saucy expression, the Chihuahua is an affectionate, long-lived family pet. This fun and friendly book provides insights into this popular dog's temperament, sensible advice on taking care of and training your Chihuahua, tips on participating in a variety of dog competitions, and much more.

Discover how to:

• Choose the right Chihuahua for you
• Socialize your new puppy
• Educate yourself and your dog
• Maintain good health through proper exercise and diet
• Handle behavioral problems

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

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About the Author
Jacqueline O'Neil is a renowned dog breeder, exhibitor, and trainer. An award-winning author, she has written more than a dozen books on pet care and training and is a columnist for the AKC Gazette.

Customer Reviews

Sit, I said sit!
I brought this book for my friend, and she has found some very useful information in it regrading the raising and caring for of her Chihuahuas.

Great reference
This book is really handy. It's nice that it's specific to the chihuahua breed--lots of information to help this new puppy owner differentiate between the general advice for all puppies and approaches best suited to my pup.

One of my favorite things about this book is the way it has really helpful information like diagrams of different tail positions and whether they indicate something is wrong. Great reference.

great book
very good book, i just adopted a 2 year old chi & i love him dearly but he was not well socialized or well-temermented & this book gave me soo much information on how to correct that even though hes not a puppy and the advice works lol i take my pup to the park in the AM when dog off leash time is allowed and now he plays and doesnt hide or attack and thanks for all the chi adivce