The Chihuahua Dog And Grooming Practices

The Chihuahua is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world and that is not surprising at all. Not only are these dogs the tiniest of all breeds, they are the oldest as well. According to the American Kennel Club these dogs have been around from the time of the Aztecs. You will find these dogs to be very attractive growing no taller than nine inches and weighing a mere three to six pounds. They have a sweet small face with a sharp muzzle and large fox-type pointed ears. Their eyes are large and quietly intelligent. The Chihuahua coat comes in two varieties - one is short and straight and another is long and fluffy.

Grooming your Chihuahua usually does not involve much effort or time. This dog's coat is either short and straight or slightly long and fluffy. Both types of fur are easily manageable and would not require more than twenty minutes of brushing every alternate day (for long coats) or thirty minutes for bathing and brushing (for short coats).

Clipping the nails could be the trickiest part of grooming your Chihuahua. They are very frisky and normally hate to sit still which is absolutely required when the nails are clipped. This is a moderately challenging task, which will require your utmost patience and a certain degree of skill in order to do a good job.

Since most people have a lot difficulty with this kind of grooming here are some sure-fire tips that will help you clip your Chihuahua nails without any trouble at all. You will need a few things first - a large towel, grooming clippers for dogs, another person who can assist you, and your pet - preferably in a good mood.

Take your Chihuahua and wrap it tightly in the large towel just like you would wrap a baby leaving only the feet free at both ends. Ask the person who agreed to assist you to hold the dog tightly in his or her arms. The dogs usually love this because they love cuddling. Check carefully how far the quick is and then cut the nail straight across.

Grooming your Chihuahua requires regular baths and brushing. You will know you are doing a great job when you find the fur of your pet feeling fluffy and smooth to touch. The longhaired coat needs special attention because it tends to get matted easily.

Use a blow drier to gently dry the fur and pay attention to the fact that these dogs are extremely prone to cold and infections. In fact, before you bathe it, it would be best if you put two cotton balls into its ears to prevent the water from entering them.

If you have a cemented courtyard, you could make your Chihuahua run about ten to fifteen minutes everyday with the help of a ball or a Frisbee. The running should apply enough friction on the nails to file them and you will have lovely short nails without any clipping headaches

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About the author: Sandra Dean is a passionate lover of the Chihuahua and has a popular website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Chihuahua. Among other topics at this website, you will find out more about Chihuahua Grooming plus a whole lot more.