Taco Bell dog in a cup

We all like the Taco Bell dog when we see it in a commercial. Some people even choose one simply because it is cute on TV. This is a special dog for special kinds of people, however. It is not for everyone.

They used to be advertised as a dog that fits into a teacup. Small ones actually do fit into a cup as the picture above shows. They sometimes are a bit to large for a cup, though.

These dogs are short-tempered and do not like other breeds of dogs. If you have a dog already, do not buy a Chihuahua unless your present dog is of that breed. The little Chihuahua will challenge even very large dogs and get the worst end of any fight that may break out. Their bark is bigger than their bite.

Older people living in a small apartment will enjoy the Chihuahua but will find that the dog tends to try to set the rules, even choosing a favorite chair for itself, even the owner's chair. This breed of dogs tends to manipulate even its owner many times. This is not a dog for small children as its temperament does not make allowance for childish behavior.

We usually think of this dog as looking like the Taco Bell dog. That dog is a short-haired Chihuahua. There are long-haired Chihuahua's also. The long-haired variety does not have the 'shakes' as badly as the short-haired ones since it retains its body heat better. See the photo here of the long-haired Chihuahua.
They usually weigh between two and six pounds when full-grown. Coloring varies a lot. Their ears tend to look like those of a terrier, usually looking alert and upright. Much like a human baby, the Chihuahua puppies have a soft spot on the top of their heads. Sometimes it does not completely close so a blow to the head could be fatal, even to an adult Chihuahua.

Click here for more detailed information on this frisky and sassy teeny breed of dog. There is a lot to learn about them.

Do you know your Chihuahua well? Read this book to find out.

The Everything Chihuahua Book