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Chihuahua with a ball at its feet, a flower pot on one side and a cactus on the other. A fun printable for kids who love dogs; download the free PDF.
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Download PDFPrintA chihuahua sitting face forward, with huge ears, a striped ball in front, a pot of flowers on one side and a cactus on the other.
Make the cactus green and give the ball bright, colorful stripes.
Invent a ball game that a very small dog could play.
A healthy chihuahua can live fifteen years or more, longer than many large breeds.
The chihuahua with a ball in this picture looks like it is waiting for someone to throw it. Tiny as it is, this little dog has tons of energy and loves to play, chase toys and follow its family everywhere. Its size is misleading, because inside that small body is a brave, wide-awake personality.
That is exactly why people sometimes make the mistake of skipping training with small dogs. Since a jumping or barking chihuahua does not seem like a big deal, it gets away with everything and can grow up nervous, yappy or wary of strangers. Some people call this small dog syndrome, but it is really a training problem.
A chihuahua learns just like a big dog does. With tiny treats, patience and short sessions, it can learn to sit, come when called, walk nicely on a leash and even perform fun tricks. Meeting calm people and friendly dogs while it is still a puppy helps it grow into a relaxed, confident adult.
Playing with soft balls sized just right is a great way for a chihuahua to exercise indoors. Pick toys it cannot swallow, and always handle it gently, since its bones are delicate. With love and clear rules, a chihuahua becomes a cheerful, loyal and very entertaining companion for the whole family.
