Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Is a Chihuahua Your Canine Compadre? 7
Chapter 1: Sharing Your Digs with a Dog: A Big Decision 9
Chapter 2: What’s Behind That Unique Chihuahua Look? 21
Chapter 3: Perusing the Particulars of Chihuahua Charm 35
Part 2: Fitting a Compact Canine into Your Life 49
Chapter 4: Choosing Your Ideal Chihuahua 51
Chapter 5: Welcome Home, Little Amigo 75
Chapter 6: What’s on the Chi Menu? 97
Chapter 7: Grooming the Body Beautiful 117
Chapter 8: Chirobics: For Fitness and Fun 133
Part 3: Positive Training for Your Petite Pal 143
Chapter 9: Socializing Your Chihuahua 145
Chapter 10: Establishing Good Behavior and Manners 163
Chapter 11: Being Your Chihuahua’s Mentor 183
Chapter 12: Teaching Your Chi Tricks, Canine Sports, and Ringside Skills 201
Part 4: Chihuahua Care and Concerns 229
Chapter 13: Visiting the Vet 231
Chapter 14: Debugging the Dog 253
Chapter 15: Dealing with Sickness, Injury, and Other Considerations 265
Part 5: The Part of Tens 287
Chapter 16: Ten Questions to Ask Chihuahua Breeders 289
Chapter 17: Ten Fascinating Facts About Chihuahuas 295
Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Famous Chihuahuas 301
Index 307