Chihuahua

Chihuahua

Weight

1

Height

5-3 kg

Lifespan

14-20 years

The Chihuahua is a big character in a tiny package — confident, watchful and completely fixated on his favorite person. He is not the cute decoration he appears from the outside: he is a real dog with real needs, a sharp disposition and the tendency to want to be the boss if you let him.

Character & traits

Energy
4
Affection
5
Playfulness
4
Watchfulness
5
With children
2
With other dogs
2
With strangers
1
Trainability
3
For beginners
2
Shedding
2
Drooling
1

Practical

Exercise per day
about 0.5 hours
Max alone
4 hours
Garden needed
No
Apartment
Suitable
Insurance
$20–$45/mo
Food
$15–$30/mo

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What Chihuahua owners typically need

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Food

Small breed food

Smaller kibble, adjusted for the faster metabolism of small dogs.

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Accessories

Sturdy harness

High-energy dogs pull more. A good harness gives you control without pressure on the throat.

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Grooming

Nail clipper

Not much coat to brush, but nails keep growing. Clip them every 2-3 weeks.

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