Short haired chihuahua or long haired chihuahua? are toy dog pets a good idea?
i might want to get the long haired chihuahua? it does need more time in grooming hair to keep it shinny and gorgeous,
but it looks Cute! and adorable! id love having the dog bags and accessories etc too, its a must!
Answers:
I have two small dogs. They are very demanding and very stubborn. You have to have a lot of patience with these type of dogs. You can have them trained one day and get up the next and they are back to doing their own thing.
It does take longer to groom a dog with longer hair. You don't want them to get knots or mats in their hair. Making sure you buy the right brush for the right coat is important. You also have to buy good shampoo for long haired dogs.
They are yappy too. Small dogs tend to bark a lot. That can be good and bad. Good watch dogs.
They are very sweet though just make sure that you are prepared for the time they will demand. Accessories are fun to buy but they can be costly too.
Smaller breeds can be more suseptible to certain ailments. Right now both of mine are sick and the cost was around $800 for treatment.
They are great pets to spoil and love despite all of the demands. Of course, all dogs or any pets for that matter have their goods and bads. The love they give is priceless. Just make sure you want one for the right reason- to love and have them love you back.
short haired are the best
as long as you dont step on the little 'sweetie'
verrrrrrry anoyinggg!!
If you want to look like Paris Hilron oe Hillary Duff . . . jk it is whatever you want. Good luck!
short hair very popular! im dog sitting one. adorable
they are loud, but sometimes the cuteness over powers that
I think they are both adorabe but I like the short haired better. I wouldn't get them if you have children though because they are very fragile and I would be afraid of them playing too rough. Just be careful not to step on the little dog :)
Dogs are not a fashion accessory! Do you know how big a commitment pet ownership is. You need to think about food, vets bills etc and whether you've actually got the time to devote to it. If you want something pretty and cute, why don't you just get a new handbag or something?
Dogs aren't accessories.
If you are looking for an accessory, go buy a plush toy.
Chihuahuas are hard to potty train and they are very clingy.
Research the breed, don't just buy for cute.
short hair are less trouble but long hair cost less about $500 compared to $600 to $800 so your choice
Small dogs are usually hard to train and stubborn. Toys are very expensive as well. Make sure it's something you wanna take care of everyday.
get a jack russell.
They can be hard to housebreak but I think you should go with a short haired
here's a site where you can take a test to see what dog breed is for you
Ok i agree with the other people small dog's are difficult i have a min pin as she is very head strong and mouthy, and i don't mean she barks alot (which she does) but she tells me off and hates it if she isn't by my side at all times she is very funny and an absolute doll as im sure your dog will be.
I would go for the short haired chi just cause i have a cocker too and OMG alot of work with the coat on her ,she has to be brushed all the time(which she hates) it is work.
I brush there hair and teeth all the time, regular baths it is like a child.
The short hair chi would be easy just a wipe down with a wet cloth to keep her coat fresh and clean.
You can also litter train them if you want cause small dogs are hard and i mean hard to go potty outside, im struggling with that now with mine.
Oh someone above forgot to ad Brittney Spears to more celeb chi owners
Well good luck if i could handle another dog i would get a chi they are so adorable, and i know what you mean about the bags for them what a nice perk to being a small dog owner.....don't tell anyone but i think med and large dog owners are just jelous cause there dog wouldn't look as cute in a bag...lol
Don't listen to the other people who are putting you down saying your getting a dog as an accessory, i doubt you are and what ever your reasoning it's your business and no one else's.
Good luck
The short haired chihuahua is real cute. We have a fawn, light toned brown, the same color from its paws, body and face along with its nose,all one tone. So cute, very protective, Do not think you can leave them in any ones care, out of your vision, the pup is like a bad kid without you around. Not as worse as they act when you, are around. Overly territorial is putting it kindly. , hard to explain, makes you feel loved. It really only loves a couple or very few humans. Long haired are not as cute to me, it is said, you love your own, little monkey.
long-yes
short haired i have a long haired cat what a pain! hairs everywere go with the short
Chihuahuas are the best! I love the look of the long haired ones and they shed less. Like you said, they do require more grooming. You will love a chihuahua, long or short.
Chihuahuas are very cute, my cousin has a long haired 1 but its not always easy taking care of him and he sheds like crazy. You see balls of hair blowing around the house at times and recently we went walking with him and he got bubble gum stuck in his hair. Just think about how much money it cost when they get sick as well.
No they yap too much. Get a real dog preferably from a home for strays..
I personally have a long haired chihuahua. I also have a short haired dog of another breed. They both take the same amount of grooming. Just because a dog has short hair doesn't mean they don't need brushing or bathing as often.
The key to shiny fur is their diet.
Long or short haired, all dogs shed.
Chihuahua's are a very loyal and protective breed. It's true they can be a little hard to potty train (mine hates the cold and rain and sometimes refuses to go out)
I also don't have a big problem with barking. Just when someone comes to the door.
It never hurts to do research about the breed you are planning to buy.
Also, you can get doggy accessories for just about any kind of dog.
Go for a lab or a retreiver. The labs are very obidient they will fetch etc within a month of having them. Also very sturdy but will need alot of exercise, this can be a good thing as you would get exercise too. Any gun dogs are great! As for toy pets I would give them a miss, there not even that cute and will annoy you yap yap yap all the time! Get a real dog
i have 5 chihuahua, i can tell you that long haired chis need the same amount of brushing as a smooth coat. smooth coat lossess just the same amount of hair, because it is shorter it like little needles and sticks all in your clothes where long hair chis brush of easier. dogs are really not a fashion accessoriey they dont like bags to be carried in they are scared of them, some of the clothes restrict they little legs, most breeders (who are not breedering for the money) will not sell there chis, if they think you only want a accessorey.
you silly little girl. You get a dog because you want a canine companion not a little dolly or a fashion acessory. I feel deeply sorry for all those chihuahuas, which are proper dogs, happy to chase rats, run in the park, roll in fox poo, gallop throught piles of wet leave in all weathers, who get carried about as though they are cripples, which does in fact lead to muscle wastage, they get poofed about, dressed up and carried in silly bags instead of being allowed to behave like dogs.
If I had my way, I would make this kind of treatment of dogs a crime as it is animal abuse brought about by that silly little slapper Paris Hilton doing the same.
I've got a long coat Chihuahua and she is beautiful, but please don't put yours in a bag if you get one, little jumpers i Can cope with as they do get cold but they love to be out and about and need excercise just like any other dog, the name "toy bred" doesn't mean it is literally a toy.
They are incredibly cute but they are not fashion accessories. They need allot of time, walks, and attention. If you give them this they are lovely. Treating them like toys is what gets them a bad name for being yappy . . it's actually boredom!
If you get a Chihuahua treat it s what it is . . a dog. It will be the most loyal (and cutest!) friend you will ever have!
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but it looks Cute! and adorable! id love having the dog bags and accessories etc too, its a must!
Answers:
I have two small dogs. They are very demanding and very stubborn. You have to have a lot of patience with these type of dogs. You can have them trained one day and get up the next and they are back to doing their own thing.
It does take longer to groom a dog with longer hair. You don't want them to get knots or mats in their hair. Making sure you buy the right brush for the right coat is important. You also have to buy good shampoo for long haired dogs.
They are yappy too. Small dogs tend to bark a lot. That can be good and bad. Good watch dogs.
They are very sweet though just make sure that you are prepared for the time they will demand. Accessories are fun to buy but they can be costly too.
Smaller breeds can be more suseptible to certain ailments. Right now both of mine are sick and the cost was around $800 for treatment.
They are great pets to spoil and love despite all of the demands. Of course, all dogs or any pets for that matter have their goods and bads. The love they give is priceless. Just make sure you want one for the right reason- to love and have them love you back.
short haired are the best
as long as you dont step on the little 'sweetie'
verrrrrrry anoyinggg!!
If you want to look like Paris Hilron oe Hillary Duff . . . jk it is whatever you want. Good luck!
short hair very popular! im dog sitting one. adorable
they are loud, but sometimes the cuteness over powers that
I think they are both adorabe but I like the short haired better. I wouldn't get them if you have children though because they are very fragile and I would be afraid of them playing too rough. Just be careful not to step on the little dog :)
Dogs are not a fashion accessory! Do you know how big a commitment pet ownership is. You need to think about food, vets bills etc and whether you've actually got the time to devote to it. If you want something pretty and cute, why don't you just get a new handbag or something?
Dogs aren't accessories.
If you are looking for an accessory, go buy a plush toy.
Chihuahuas are hard to potty train and they are very clingy.
Research the breed, don't just buy for cute.
short hair are less trouble but long hair cost less about $500 compared to $600 to $800 so your choice
Small dogs are usually hard to train and stubborn. Toys are very expensive as well. Make sure it's something you wanna take care of everyday.
get a jack russell.
They can be hard to housebreak but I think you should go with a short haired
here's a site where you can take a test to see what dog breed is for you
Ok i agree with the other people small dog's are difficult i have a min pin as she is very head strong and mouthy, and i don't mean she barks alot (which she does) but she tells me off and hates it if she isn't by my side at all times she is very funny and an absolute doll as im sure your dog will be.
I would go for the short haired chi just cause i have a cocker too and OMG alot of work with the coat on her ,she has to be brushed all the time(which she hates) it is work.
I brush there hair and teeth all the time, regular baths it is like a child.
The short hair chi would be easy just a wipe down with a wet cloth to keep her coat fresh and clean.
You can also litter train them if you want cause small dogs are hard and i mean hard to go potty outside, im struggling with that now with mine.
Oh someone above forgot to ad Brittney Spears to more celeb chi owners
Well good luck if i could handle another dog i would get a chi they are so adorable, and i know what you mean about the bags for them what a nice perk to being a small dog owner.....don't tell anyone but i think med and large dog owners are just jelous cause there dog wouldn't look as cute in a bag...lol
Don't listen to the other people who are putting you down saying your getting a dog as an accessory, i doubt you are and what ever your reasoning it's your business and no one else's.
Good luck
The short haired chihuahua is real cute. We have a fawn, light toned brown, the same color from its paws, body and face along with its nose,all one tone. So cute, very protective, Do not think you can leave them in any ones care, out of your vision, the pup is like a bad kid without you around. Not as worse as they act when you, are around. Overly territorial is putting it kindly. , hard to explain, makes you feel loved. It really only loves a couple or very few humans. Long haired are not as cute to me, it is said, you love your own, little monkey.
long-yes
short haired i have a long haired cat what a pain! hairs everywere go with the short
Chihuahuas are the best! I love the look of the long haired ones and they shed less. Like you said, they do require more grooming. You will love a chihuahua, long or short.
Chihuahuas are very cute, my cousin has a long haired 1 but its not always easy taking care of him and he sheds like crazy. You see balls of hair blowing around the house at times and recently we went walking with him and he got bubble gum stuck in his hair. Just think about how much money it cost when they get sick as well.
No they yap too much. Get a real dog preferably from a home for strays..
I personally have a long haired chihuahua. I also have a short haired dog of another breed. They both take the same amount of grooming. Just because a dog has short hair doesn't mean they don't need brushing or bathing as often.
The key to shiny fur is their diet.
Long or short haired, all dogs shed.
Chihuahua's are a very loyal and protective breed. It's true they can be a little hard to potty train (mine hates the cold and rain and sometimes refuses to go out)
I also don't have a big problem with barking. Just when someone comes to the door.
It never hurts to do research about the breed you are planning to buy.
Also, you can get doggy accessories for just about any kind of dog.
Go for a lab or a retreiver. The labs are very obidient they will fetch etc within a month of having them. Also very sturdy but will need alot of exercise, this can be a good thing as you would get exercise too. Any gun dogs are great! As for toy pets I would give them a miss, there not even that cute and will annoy you yap yap yap all the time! Get a real dog
i have 5 chihuahua, i can tell you that long haired chis need the same amount of brushing as a smooth coat. smooth coat lossess just the same amount of hair, because it is shorter it like little needles and sticks all in your clothes where long hair chis brush of easier. dogs are really not a fashion accessoriey they dont like bags to be carried in they are scared of them, some of the clothes restrict they little legs, most breeders (who are not breedering for the money) will not sell there chis, if they think you only want a accessorey.
you silly little girl. You get a dog because you want a canine companion not a little dolly or a fashion acessory. I feel deeply sorry for all those chihuahuas, which are proper dogs, happy to chase rats, run in the park, roll in fox poo, gallop throught piles of wet leave in all weathers, who get carried about as though they are cripples, which does in fact lead to muscle wastage, they get poofed about, dressed up and carried in silly bags instead of being allowed to behave like dogs.
If I had my way, I would make this kind of treatment of dogs a crime as it is animal abuse brought about by that silly little slapper Paris Hilton doing the same.
I've got a long coat Chihuahua and she is beautiful, but please don't put yours in a bag if you get one, little jumpers i Can cope with as they do get cold but they love to be out and about and need excercise just like any other dog, the name "toy bred" doesn't mean it is literally a toy.
They are incredibly cute but they are not fashion accessories. They need allot of time, walks, and attention. If you give them this they are lovely. Treating them like toys is what gets them a bad name for being yappy . . it's actually boredom!
If you get a Chihuahua treat it s what it is . . a dog. It will be the most loyal (and cutest!) friend you will ever have!
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