cute (Short Haired Chihuahua)

Member Name: princesshotpants

Product:	Short Haired Chihuahua
Date:	19/11/08 (114 review reads)
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Advantages: tiny, doesn't require loads of food or exercise

Disadvantages: none

I own two of these Chihuahuas; one is a pure breed short haired Chihuahua and the other has been cross-bread with a Maltese. Now, the reason why I mention my cross-bread dog, is just to note one significant difference I've discovered with their hair; the cross-bread dog's hair never sheds at all, which I find really handy. So I thought that was worth mentioning.

Chihuahua's are classed within the toy breeds as they're so tiny, they're all smaller than the average cat and are usually calm lap dogs that don't need extensive exercise and are happy just sitting calmly close by their owners.

So my short haired Chihuahua is a tan colour and she is tiny, smaller than a cat and is very friendly to me and likes to get and give attention. One thing I've found however, is that she is very protective of me and if she thinks someone is out to upset or hurt me, she will defend me by barking and jumping at them. This is quite a brave thing to do for such a tiny animal, but it's quite comical how they sometimes think and act like they're massive dogs who can defend their owners. I've spoken with other Chihuahua owners and they've confirmed the same so it must be one of their character traits.

My dogs hair is short and easy to care for, I don't need to give her as many baths as other dog breeds. I also find that she doesn't smell or give off that funny smelly dog scent (which is really good as I don't like dog smell at all, this is the main reason why my other dog gets twice to three times the amount of baths my shored haired Chihuahua gets).
Her hair does shed twice a year but luckily their not the type to fly around everywhere like most cat hairs. They're quite heavy hairs so they won't float around but you will find them on your clothes.

She is a very calm dog, ideal as a lap dog as she just likes sitting with me or on my lap, watching tv or even laying out in the sun. She is very affectionate and I haven't had any problems with her, she is easy to take care of and only eats tiny portions of dog food and likes the odd dog treat here and there. She is also child friendly and my babies get on with her immensely. I would recommend this dog for people who want a tiny dog that doesn't require loads of food, space or exercise but likes to give and receive love and care.

Summary: lovely toy breed affectionate dogs