Getting Another Chihuahua

Thinking of Getting Another Chihuahua?

Getting another Chihuahua and introducing it into your home with other Chihuahuas is fairly easy thing to do. Chihuahuas get along great with other Chihuahuas which is usually not seen in other breeds.

Before you get another Chihuahua you have to be sure that you have the time and resources to properly care for another dog. Dogs need a lot of time and love. They also need someone to pay for food and medical expenses.

You should only be getting another Chihuahua if you feel you can handle the added responsibility.

Introducing a new Chihuahua into your other Chihuahuas is a fairly easy process. But you must monitor them for the first couple of days just to be sure there are no problems.

When the two dogs meet there is usually some sizing each other up. Then will come the sniffing. They will usually be sniffing each other bodies because they will have different smells.

The new dog will slowly acquire the smell of the house and the other dogs in a few days. You can speed this process up if you take the dog bed or blanket and rub it on it. This will help to transfer the scent quicker.

Also to prevent any accidental pregnancies make sure your dogs are spayed or neutered. Not only will this prevent pregnancy, but it will also make the pets healthier in the long run.

If possible get your new Chihuahua from the same breeder you got your original dog from. This way you know the health status of your dogs are the same and you will not be introducing any possible diseases into your home.

Although there might be some fighting at the beginning, you will see that after getting another Chihuahua that they will get along great in no time.

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