Walker - The everything Chihuahua book : a complete guide to raising, training, and caring for your Chihuahua

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ISBN 10: 1-59337-527-1
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Walker, Joan Hustace The everything chihuahua book : a complete guide to raising, training,
and caring for your chihuahua / Joan Hustace Walker.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 1-59337-527-1
1. Chihuahua (Dog breed) I. Title.

SF429.C45W35 2006
636.76dc22

2005034600

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• Height: Small and compact, usually between six and nine inches at the shoulder

• Weight: Average weight is four to six pounds; however, very small dogs may mature at two pounds, larger dogs may weigh as much as ten pounds

• Head: A well-rounded, domed head with large, wide-set, luminous eyes

• Ears: Large ears that are erect when alert

• Feet: Small and petite

• Tail: Somewhat long, carried up, out, or curled over the back

• Coat: Short and long coats; all colors in any combination of markings

• Topline: Level

• Movement: Swift, strong with head carried proudly

• Temperament: Loving, devoted, cheerful; bonds strongly with one person but will love an entire family, can be overly protective or fearful if not socialized early on in life

This book is only possible through the kindness and expertise of many knowledgeable Chihuahua fanciers, including Barb Pendergrass (Rafina Chihauhuas), Nick De Pompa (Chihuahua Toy Breed Rescue and Retirement), Lynn George (Poco Hacienda Chihuahuas), Robin Colley (Animal Haus Chihuahuas), Lynnie Bunten (National Rescue Chairperson for the Chihuahua Club of America and owner of Kachina Chihuahuas), and Michele Giroux (Proux Chihuahuas). I realize it was a lot of material to go through, but I so appreciate your help and dedication to this wonderful breed. And, of course, thanks go to Christine Neering, D.V.M., for making sure all my veterinary medical advice is sound, accurate, and up-to-date.