Chihuahua: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog

by Barbara J. Andrews

Book Overview

Mexico's most famous purebred dog, the Chihuahua enjoys the unique distinction of the being the world's tiniest dog--as small as 1 pound at his full adult size. The Chihuahua today enjoys international fame and is prized as a companion on every continent. In addition to being a superb, loving pet, the Chihuahua excels as a show dog, competition dog, and therapy dog. For his few inches, the Chi proves versatile and multi-talented. Readers will enjoy...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159378239X
• ISBN13: 9781593782399
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Kennel Club Books
• Length: 157 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

CHI-WOW-WOW

I believe this book is a must for any Chihuahua owner or anyone thinking about getting a Chihuahua. The breed can be fickle and is not the easiest to care for with its potential genetic problems the breed faces. -Luxating patellas, gingivitis, and temperament issues just to name a few. This was the first Chihuahua book I bought to research the breed before buying one. I know a lot about dogs in general, having worked at a veterinary hospital for many years. Even so, this book was able to teach me a lot that I didn't already know. With that being said, I was pleasantly surprised. It has a section devoted to puppies, general care, health issues, and much more. I also love the hardcover, full color pages, as well as up-to-date information. You will not be disappointed when purchasing this book!

Chihuahua book

Very good reference book..good reading as well! For anyone SERIOUSLY concerned by the particularities of the Chihuahua race. Love it.

A must have!

I love this book! It has a really good history section and very nice photos, even one of a fennec fox, a theorized relative of the chi. The only section that is missing from this book is a chapter on breeding, but for the pet owner this book has it all. There is even a section at back to put a photo of you dog and record other important info. The health section is reasonably through, and even shows photos a many common problems along with what to do to treat them. Has a good chart on diseases and what causes them, however does not mention some other problems like hypoglycemia, hrdrocephalus, collapsing trachea, patellar luxation, pyometra and cryptorchidism. However this info is in lots of other chi books and info can readily be found online. A must have for ever chi owner in my opinion!