A mini Chihuahua is often the runt of the litter. These dogs are usually one to two pounds. They have currently become famous as a result of celebrities carrying them around in purses. But, you can not tell until a dog is 10 weeks old whether it is going to turn out to be a mini Chihuahua.
Dont let a dog breeder fool you into thinking that a six week old puppy is going to turn into a mini Chihuahua. There are just too many variables at that point.
A mini Chihuahua usually is considered a short haired dog and often appears to have no hair. As you can imagine, the lack of hair combined with the small bone structure of the dog means that they dont retain warmth well. That means that in the winter time, particularly in cold places, they need sweaters or coats to stay warm. You should also prepare a dog bed with blankets as necessary.
One of the reasons that the dog is susceptible to cold is because it was first found in Sunny Mexico. In fact, it is named after its native state, Chihuahua. The breed was developed from a larger indigenous Mexican dog crossed with the Chinese puppy that the Conquistidors brought with them from Spain.
A Mini Chihuahua is...