The Chihuahua - the smallest dog breed in the world
Whether as a companion in the handbag of many celebrities, perched on an arm, or on a leash while strolling through the city center - the Chihuahua has much more to offer as the smallest dog breed in the world.
This little furball can also be different - what you can expect when you want to enrich your life with a Chihuahua, you will find out here.
The Chihuahua in Portrait
Origin: Mexico
Size: 15-35 cm
Weight: 1.5-3 kg
Life Expectancy: 12-20 years
Character: playful, open, robust, attention-loving
Character and Nature
Small, but wow - this saying best describes the Chihuahua. Anyone who has had the chance to get to know a dog of this breed knows that these little four-legged friends are anything but mere lap dogs that need to be carried around all day. With their open nature, they love to explore their surroundings themselves, are always up for fun and games, and can endure even longer walks with determination. No question - every dog would naturally enjoy being cared for constantly. The same goes for the Chihuahua.
The strength of this short-legged furball definitely lies in its long attention span - which is why it also happily acts as a little watchdog and often makes its presence known with a loud voice - not least because the Chihuahua loves to draw attention to itself and is always present.
Training and Care
As small as it is, the Chihuahua needs consistent training precisely because of its low height and strong will. It tends to overestimate its own size, which is why early socialization with dogs of all sizes is important already in the →puppy stage. Its teachable, clever nature allows the little four-legged friend to quickly and willingly adopt desired behaviors.
Because the Chihuahua, like most small dogs, needs a lot of affection (and demands it!), it is not suitable for living with small children or for being alone for several hours each day. If circumstances do not allow otherwise, the strong-willed Chihuahua should always have a retreat from children, as it can quickly feel overwhelmed.
Depending on the type, coat care can also be a time-consuming aspect. While short-haired Chihuahuas only require normal, regular coat care, it is more elaborate for long-haired ones.
Our Mini Line: Perfect for little gourmets
Specifically for the →Chihuahua nutrition, we offer products that are optimally tailored to the special needs of this breed - including selected highlights from our →Mini Line. Doesn’t taste good? Doesn’t exist! Small and toy breeds have very special demands when it comes to eating: A small jaw that only really enjoys chewing small food pieces. Their energy needs are relatively higher compared to large dogs, which is why exact portion sizes are all the more important. And of course, they are little gourmets too! With our Mini Line, we not only meet the special health requirements of small dogs but also ensure that every meal is a delight.
Carefully selected raw materials of the best quality combined with a fluffy, loose consistency, a special recipe, and a pleasant smell allow for particularly high acceptance of our mini wet food - even among picky little four-legged friends!
Our mini dry food also impresses with its special recipe and high-quality raw materials. The extra small kibbles finally allow our smallest customers to truly enjoy dry food and provide an even better feeding experience with maximum enjoyment.
The practical sizes are also impressive: Our 100g can contains the perfect amount for small dog breeds, so no large can needs to be stored in the fridge for days. Our mini dry food comes in practical, smaller bags than usual - for more freshness in the bowl.
