Chihuahua (CompanionHouse Books) Origins, Care, House-Training, Health Concerns, Bad Behavior Solutions, Activities, True Stories from Owners, Chi-Proofing Your Home, and More (Smart Owner’s Guide)

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Celebrate the world’s smallest and sauciest purebred dog—the Chihuahua!

Everything you need to know to become a well-informed caregiver for a ChiBreed details including character and personality, physical characteristics, historical overview, and moreBeautiful photos of toy-sized Chihuahua puppies and adultsTips and expert advice delivered in sidebars including “It’s a Fact,” “Smart Tips,” “Notable & Quotable,” and “Did You Know?”How to find a reputable breeder and select a healthy, sound puppyTraining, puppy-proofing, supplies, health maintenance, and more

Tiny, mighty, and cute as a button, the Chihuahua’s adorable looks, classy attitude, and easy portability make him an ideal housemate!

This Smart Owner’s Guide to the Chihuahua, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the useful and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for their pooch! Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that is user-friendly and entertaining to explore.

Every Smart Owner’s Guide, including Chihuahua, offers a description of the breed’s character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. You’ll find informative chapters on everything you need to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog! Explore essential information about finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppy’s homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing—or Chi-proofing—your home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; grooming, and more!

Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, down) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, whining, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with your new dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more.

Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, called “It’s a Fact,” “Smart Tips,” “Notable & Quotable,” and “Did You Know?” Real-life rescue stories are retold in full-page features called “Pop Pups” and “True Tails.” Dog-safe recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in the “Try This” feature pages.

The Resources section of Chihuahua includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed Smart Owner’s Guide is also fully indexed, so it’s easy to quickly find and flip to whichever issue you are trying to address.

With proper socialization and training, you’ll realize that you couldn’t find a sweeter, more fun-loving, or more intelligent amigo than the Chi. Adorable, spirited, and travel-friendly, it’s no wonder the Chihuahua is one of the most popular and precious dog breeds in America! From family pet to fashion icon, the one-of-a-kind Chihuahua does it all.

Learn all you need to know about your favorite dog breed, with Smart Owner’s Guide: Chihuahua, from the editors of DOG FANCY (R) magazine!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CompanionHouse Books (March 2, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1593787642
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1593787646
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.34 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.75 x 9 inches