Chihuahua Adoption Singapore
Puppy Adoption SingaporeAttentive and loyal, Chihuahua makes for one of the best companion dogs. They love you unreservedly, and their loud barks are warning threats against anyone who dare to replace their standing in your heart.
Temperament
What is a Chihuahua like?
The Chihuahua is yet testament to the famous mantra “The most fearless dogs are the smallest dogs”. Bold and confident, Chihuahuas have an air of self-assuredness in whatever they do. Whether that’s cuddling up with an owner or standing up to a larger dog, they do so with aplomb.
Chihuahuas are curious dogs that learn fast. They have an acute awareness of their surroundings, and notice changes immediately. They are also dedicated lovers, and demand the same amount of affection in return. In fact, they could even love too much to a fault, as jealousy is a common trait amongst Chihuahuas.Â
It’s important to always remind Chihuahuas your affection for them. This is even more so when you are expecting new members in your household. Proper socialising is required before they are ready to embrace young babies.Â
At a Glance
Key Measurements of a Chihuahua
Breed:
Companion Dog
Lifespan:
10 – 18 Years
Height:
15cm – 23cm
Weight:
1kg – 3kg
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Chihuahua Adoption Notes
Quick Summary
- Chihuahuas are generally blessed with a long and fulfilling life. With a lifespan of 18 years, this mean they will be in your company for a longer time than most other dog breeds.
- Whilst not the most extroverted breed, Chihuahuas can get along well with other dogs, provided that they are properly socialised at a young age. Otherwise, they will grow up with more hostility and aggression towards other dogs. Coupled with their small-dog syndrome, you may often catch them them raring for a confronting with bigger dogs.
- Similarly, Chihuahuas also hold the same amount of reservedness towards humans. They can be rather shy and introverted. However, this behaviour is merely a by-product of the way they grew up. As long as they had plenty of human interaction when they were young, they can grow up to be a lot more comfortable in the presence of other humans.
yQuick Summary
- Avoid adopting a Chihuahua if you have children younger than 8 years old at home. Chihuahua need to be taken care of well, and are rather susceptible to injuries. Careless play by even the most innocent toddle may unintentionally cause some physical harm.
- Chihuahuas might be the ideal companion pet, but they also enjoy the occasional exercise. 20-30 minutes of daily walks or other exercises would be ideal.
- This dog breed is renowned for its enormous personality. Ever curious and active, they need a healthy amount of stimulation to keep them occupied. Otherwise, they could become rather destructive. You may find damaged couches and pillow cases if you leave them in the house alone too often. Sending them to obedience training whilst they are still at a young age could be helpful in reining in such tendencies.
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CONSIDERATION: PROS
A Chihuahua is perfect if you want a dog who…
Is Long-living:
A dog breed with one of the highest life span, you get to spend a good chunk of your life with them.
IS Light
Chihuahuas are so small they can be picked up and carried around easily. It’s easy to bring them everywhere.
Is LoYal
Companion dogs tend to be sticky with their owners chihuahuas are no different. They are very protective.
Isn't very active
Chihuahuas tend to stay in indoors without a huge desire to exercise. They don’t need you to take them out for long.
Tips: Children
If you do have young children at home, it’s still possible to want to have a Chihuahua. However, there are some ground rule that you should follow. For one, ensure that your child should only hold or pet the Chihuahua only when he/her is sitting on the floor. Make sure to also teach your child how to properly approach dogs (never do so when they are sleeping or eating).
Tips: Energy
Despite being a companion dog, Chihuahuas truly like playing with their owners. As long as you are holding a ball, they will want to play with you. Indoors or outdoors, it doesn’t matter to them. Yet, they seldom know their limits, and can often be driven to exhaustion if not watched closely. It’s important to monitor them for signs of fatigue, especially during the day when it can get really hot.
ConsideratiOn: CONS
Don’t get a Chihuahua if you don’t want to deal with its…
Vulnerabilities
Avoid adopting a Chihuahua if you have young toddlers. They may cause unintentional damage to these small dogs.
BarkING
Chihuahuas can bark up a storm. After all, its one of the ways they show affection for their owners.
Fragility
Since they are so small, Chihuahuas need constant monitoring. Ensure they don’t accidentally hurt themselves.
Conundrum
Inexperienced owners may find difficulties balancing the need to protect with their need to gain independence.
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Habitation
Coexisting with a Chihuahua
Appearance
As the official smallest dog breed in the world, Chihuahuas are generally petite-looking. They have a head shaped like an apple, with a short and pointed snout.Â
Their floppy ears might catch the most attention however, since they are disproportionately large. These ears fall back when they are sleeping, and stand erect when they are not.Â
Chihuahuas also have sickly-shaped tails that are high and curved. Most of them wear a single coat with just a layer of fur, though there are some that don an undercoat.
Children
Stars: 3/5
I’ll do best in a home with children aged 8 and up.
Dogs
Stars: 3/5
I’m selective. I don’t dislike dogs, but I do best when I have time to adjust.
Cats
Stars: 3/5
I would love some feline friends, but I’ll do best with some supervision at first.
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Family-Pet Satisfaction
Other Details
Basic profile of a Chihuahua
Activity
01. Exercise Requirements
Chihuahuas do enjoy the occasional exercise. In fact, they love nothing more than a game of fetch with their owners. Because they are so small, they can run around even in a limited space. As such, you might not even need to take them outdoors. The area inside your house would be more than enough.
With that said, Chihuahuas do also enjoy going for tagging along with their owners for outdoor walks. So the next time you need to go to the supermarket for a grocery run, why not consider bringing your Chihuahua along?Â
Fitness
03. Potential Health Issues
There’s a reason why Chihuahuas enjoy such a long lifespans. They are generally a rather healthy breed of dogs. With that said however, there are some genetic diseases that they are more prone to.
Some Chihuahuas suffer from idiopathic epilepsy, which causes uncontrolled seizures. However, when recognised early and treated properly with long-term seizure management, these dogs can lead a relatively normal lifestyle. Other common problems to lookout for are heart and eye diseases.
Breaking In
02. Obedience Training Style
With a high attention span and great intelligence, Chihuahua’s are amongst the more trainable dogs. Their eagerness to please means that training methods that utilise positive reinforcement has a great effect on them.
 However, their feisty nature can also be a real challenge to overcome at time. The key again, is to put them through training at a young age. That way, there is a higher guarantee that you Chihuahua will grow up well with a higher level of obedience. With a bit of patience, everything should come easily.
Food
04. Nutritional Requirements
The ideal diet varies from one Chihuahua to another. Yet, do keep in mind the breed’s naturally low tolerance towards chemicals such as artificial colouring. There should be a good balance of protein, healthy fats and essential carbs in their daily meals.Â
Treats are good, since Chihuahuas do enjoy them, and they can be used for training. However, obesity can be a real concern with this dog breed. Monitor your Chihuahua’s weight carefully. Try limiting the Leftover table scraps that you feed them.