A dog chihuahua is the best canine if you are looking for a loyal, intelligent and cute puppy for you and your family. Chihuahua is counted among the category of small dogs and was introduced to the world by Chinese. Weighing just 2 pounds, he is the lightest among the small pups.

A dog chihuahua comes in all colors and combinations. Tan and black, brown and fawn are few common ones to name. But, dog lovers often love to get this little puppy in chocolate color. Chihuahua is a dog with small, stout body, round apple shaped head and dark eyes. They are very fragile and delicate and you need to be very careful while handling them.

They are very fond of their owners. You may often see them licking their owner's face in love and affection. This is the innate trait in the dog behavior of this type of breed. But, this often makes them wary of other animals and strangers. Thus, in order to keep your Chihuahua good with animals and people, you should keep him in company of other animals and people. This technique will make him a social animal.

Chihuahuas need special pet care because they are very small and can be hurt by moving objects easily. They should be kept away from small children as they may hurt them. To train dogs of this breed, you need to put certain endeavors as they are slightly difficult to train. Even for potty training, you need to be slightly patient.

Dog grooming of chihuahuas is easy. You just need to brush then once a week as they do not shed so much hair. They live for long and if you take care of your little canine perfectly, you may enjoy his company for 15 years.