Chihuahua: Your Happy Healthy Pet - Hardcover

by Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz (Author)

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Chihuahuas are little dogs with big personalities. Adorable and affectionate, feisty and fearless, they're equally comfortable snuggling in your lap or stalking intruders. Always on the alert, they make great watchdogs. With their sassy expressions and amusing antics, Chis are great companions and they're travel-size, so you can take them with you! This guide helps you with advice on:

• Characteristics to look for
• Getting ready to bring your Chi home
• Feeding and grooming
• Healthcare and common problems
• Training and enjoying your pint-size companion

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The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!

Chihuahuas are little dogs with big personalities. Adorable and affectionate, feisty and fearless, they're equally comfortable snuggling in your lap or stalking intruders. Always on the alert, they make great watchdogs. With their sassy expressions and amusing antics, Chis are great companions and they're travel-size, so you can take them with you! This guide helps you with advice on: Characteristics to look forGetting ready to bring your Chi homeFeeding and groomingHealthcare and common problemsTraining and enjoying your pint-size companionBonus chapters available on companion Web site

Author Biography

ELAINE WALDORF GEWIRTZ is the author of or a contributor to several books including "Pugs For Dummies," "Your Yorkshire Terrier's Life," and "Dogs: The Ultimate Care Guide." She is a multiple winner of the Dog Writers Association of America's Maxwell Award for Excellence and the recipient of the ASPCA Special Writing Award.