How to Raise Chihuahua Puppies

A Chihuahua Puppy would be an ideal choice if you want a cute, small breed of a dog to carry around with you. Chihuahua puppies are available in various sizes and colors. This dog does not require regular strenuous exercise and are very entertaining. They also make a good watchdog. This breed of pet dogs have a long life expectancy.

How to Raise Chihuahua Puppies

Buying a Chihuahua puppy is easy. However, immense care needs to be taken to raise a puppy. Remember, it is very small and tiny even as an adult dog. Since they are small, they can get injured or sometimes killed accidentally compared to the larger dog breeds. For instance, if you have other dogs, it is important to keep an eye on the Chihuahua puppy and separate them from the bigger dogs. Ensure that children do not manhandle the puppy or knock something on it. Since, this act can cause serious injuries to a Chihuahua puppy.

Once you have selected and bought a Chihuahua puppy, fix an appointment with a good veterinarian. As a puppy, a Chihuahua needs to be vaccinated periodically. This is one of the main things to be kept in mind, while raising a Chihuahua puppy. Giving right shots of vaccination keeps a Chihuahua puppy healthy and also protects it from a deadly disease known as "Parvo".

A Chihuahua puppy is an indoor pet and it has to be potty trained. You should take the puppy outside, to the same area every time, at regular intervals to go potty. Slowly, the puppy would associate this area as a potty and you can also use command words such as "go potty". You can treat them to some delicacies, if they potty outside.

At night, confine the puppy in a crate layered with old newspapers, so the puppy would not litter the other areas, and slowly, they would learn to control their bowel movements. Remember, to take them outside for a potty, first thing in the morning.

When a Chihuahua puppy does something good and does not soil the crate, you can appreciate him. If he litters and tears papers, you can reprimand him too. But never spank or hit a Chihuahua puppy.

You must allow them to socialize with other people, children and bigger dogs, at an early stage. This would help them to become less aggressive and they would also become comfortable in the presence of other people.

Never overfeed a Chihuahua puppy, as there would arise a problem of obesity, which could eventually lead to diabetes.

A point worth mentioning regarding raising a Chihuahua puppy is that they are viable to cold and fever like human beings during the winter and rainy seasons. Therefore, do not hesitate to get warm clothes and blankets to keep them warm. Chihuahua puppies like to dress up and there is an array of dog clothes to beautify them. There are many pet shops that sell custom dog clothing for small dogs.

To sum up, it is a big responsibility to raise a Chihuahua puppy. If you are a pet owner, you might like to get information on dog health and various dog foods.