Product Description

Are you crazy about Chihuahuas? Chihuahuas For Dummies, 2^nd Edition, is fully updated to show you how to find the one you’ll love most and make him or her part of your family. This one-stop guide gives you all the information you need to raise and care for your plucky little pooch.

You’ll find expert advice on everything from feeding and healthcare to housebreaking, grooming, training, and more. Plus, you’ll learn the ins and outs of selecting the right vet, handling emergencies, and even entering your little darling in a dog show. You’ll find out about the ups and downs of living with a pet, get familiar with the Chihuahua’s classic physical characteristics, and find help in deciding whether you’d prefer a dog with a long coat or a smooth coat. Discover how to:

• Choose your ideal Chihuahua
• Prepare your home for your new arrival
• Manage your puppy’s nutrition and health
• Prevent common behavior problems
• Teach your Chihuahua fun tricks
• Build a strong and loving bond with your pet
• Train children to get along with your Chihuahua
• Choose Chihuahua toys and accessories
• Select a crate and bedding
• Introduce your little dog to other pets
• Teach your little dynamo manners and good behavior

You know that bringing a Chihuahua into your home will be a happy and joyful experience. Chihuahuas For Dummies, 2^nd Edition, makes it easy, too!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36922 in Books
• Brand: for Dummies
• Published on: 2007-12-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.50" h x 7.00" w x 1.00" l, 1.10 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Features

• Lighthearted but not lightweight, Chihuahuas for Dummies shows you how to prepare your home for a Chihuahua puppy, socialize and train your pet, and much more
• Written in a down-to-earth style featuring cartoons, illustrations, reference lists, and more

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

From the Back Cover
Tips for tackling housebreaking and behavior issues

Your one-stop guide to selecting and raising this plucky little pooch

Are you crazy about Chihuahuas? This updated guide shows you how to find the right one and make him or her part of the family. You get expert advice on everything from feeding and healthcare to grooming and training. Plus, you'll see how to find a vet, handle emergencies, and even show your Chihuahua.

Discover how to:

• Choose your ideal Chihuahua
• Prepare your home for your Chihuahua
• Manage nutrition and health
• Prevent common behavior problems
• Teach your dog fun tricks

About the Author
Jacqueline O’Neil is an award-winning author of more than a dozen books and a couple hundred magazine articles on animal care and training. She and her husband, Tom, a wildlife photographer, follow the sun around North America in a motor home. Favorite stops include the Florida Keys, Montana, Alaska, and the Yukon. Before morphing into a Gypsy, Jackie was a successful dog breeder and trainer, handling her own dogs to top awards in the show and obedience rings.
A graduate of the University of Florida, Jackie is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, the National League of American Pen Women, and the Dog Writers Association of America, where she also served two terms as a director. In addition to dogs, she’s into horses, birds, fishing, scuba diving, and fiddling.

Customer Reviews

The Best information on Chihuahuas to date.
I have bought practically every Chihuahua book on the market and found this one to be the absolute best. The author seems to genuinely love this breed and it shows throughout her book. It was such an enjoyable read without becoming generic in certain chapters as I have seen so many times before with other authors. Mrs. O'Neil gave each hypothetical chihuahua a name which enhanced her comfortable writing style. I have found more information in this one book than all the others combined. All in all, I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Chihuahuas.

Wonderful Chihuahua Guide
I purchased and read Chihuahua's for Dummies just before purchasing my Chihuahua puppy. This book has been a great help with everything from understanding the Chihuahua mind to breed-specific training and housebreaking tips. I highly recommend this book to any first-time Chihuahua owner because it helps to answer the myriad of questions that you will have once you bring your puppy home.

The Only Book a Chihuahua Owner Will Ever Need
That's what the title of this book should have been. I have always loved Chihuahuas. I recently bought this book with some of my Christmas money, and it was well worth the $16.00 I spent on it! This book was easy and fun to read! It provided me with all the information I needed to know about my favorite breed, the Chihuahua! I recommend this book to anyone who owns a Chihuahua, is thinking about getting one, or, like me, is planning on getting the best breed on the planet Earth! This book has a great layout, and is humorous as well! There are also a lot of really adorable pictures of Chihuahuas. BUY IT!