How much does a Chihuahua puppy cost?
Small but mighty - easy to overlook and yet heard everywhere: The →Chihuahua can be found by the side of many bipeds and is considered a true fashion dog not only in America. This also leads to a wide price range for the →popular dog breed - because where there is high demand, illegal puppy dealers and hobby breeders without any standards quickly follow. Outside of classified ad platforms, you can expect to pay around €1,000 for a Chihuahua puppy.
If prices are below this amount, you should be cautious, and before adoption, you should thoroughly →engage with reputable breeders. Moreover, the bare costs of acquiring a Chihuahua puppy are not the only expenses. Accessories for the →initial equipment such as bowls, a bed, harness and leash, food, and more will add to the costs. Financially, you also need to account for visits to the vet and dog training school, as well as costs for dog liability insurance and dog tax. You see: A →dog costs a lifetime.
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What food for a Chihuahua puppy?
→Small dog breed, big appetite! Even Chihuahua puppies rely on healthy food that optimally supplies and supports bones and organs during growth. Puppies need a →suitable junior food - because this meets the high demands and provides your young Chihuahua with everything he needs in the first 12 months. The junior food should be free from unhealthy additives like sugar or grains.
Have you already found the right food for your Chihuahua puppy and want to present him with the new delicacy as soon as possible? Take it easy, as your puppy will already be confronted with many new impressions, so initially, the same food as at the breeding place should be fed. You can switch to [→food transition](/magazin/hunde/hunde-ernaehrung/umfutterung-von-hunden) after about 1-2 weeks when your little furball has settled in with you.
Healthy and [→proper puppy nutrition](/magazin/hunde/hund-welpe-ern%C3%A4hrung/gesunde-welpenernaehrung) can be overwhelming at first, and you may be unsure if your puppy needs even more healthy additives. Please refrain from adding minerals, vitamins, etc. to the food - in the worst case, this can lead to over-supply and your puppy can suffer damage.
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How to start training your Chihuahua puppy
Even if your little Chihuahua puppy is adorably sweet and you would love to spend the whole day cuddling, a [consistent training](/magazin/hunde/welpenerziehung/welpenerziehung-leicht-gemacht) is important from day 1 so that your four-legged friend doesn't walk all over you.
Small dog breeds like the Chihuahua are often insecure in contact with larger furry friends, and getting used to different dogs is advisable even at the puppy stage. In a dog school, you allow your puppy a species-appropriate and →early socialization so that your Chihuahua can learn and respect boundaries early on when it comes to contact with other four-legged friends. However, when meeting, you should always keep an eye on your four-legged friend, as injuries can occur due to their small size when playing exuberantly with larger dogs.
Puppies are not particularly picky when it comes to small treats. Thus, you can start early to let your Chihuahua only eat on command. If you encounter a →poison bait on your walks, your puppy won't just dive in, and the risk of poisoning is reduced through appropriate training.
Even as a →beginner in dog training, you will enjoy having a Chihuahua puppy. The little furballs are very people-oriented and attentive - but they also love to be pampered and tend to become little yappers if they don't get their way. Always be loving but consistent here.
In any case, choosing a healthy snack is important for training. Sugar and unhealthy additives like artificial colorings or flavors should be taboo - healthy snacking is just as delicious!
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Are Chihuahuas healthy?
Not infrequently, →toy breeds like Chihuahuas are bred smaller and smaller, often being born sick and having a very low life expectancy - all just to keep up with the trend that makes dogs sick.
It should not be forgotten that Chihuahua puppies are living beings, have needs, and their health should always be a priority in breeding. By choosing a certified breeding facility, the chances of adopting a healthy Chihuahua are good. However, like every toy breed, the Chihuahua also carries a generally higher risk for certain diseases. In addition to the classic →ailments in puppy life, diseases such as:
- Heart problems
- Diabetes
- Narrow trachea
- Patellar luxation
- Eye diseases
- Water
- Epilepsy
and others are possible.
Caution when buying a puppy
Due to the small size of Chihuahuas, there are →certain things to consider when buying, just like with any small dog breed.
The rule is: The smaller the Chihuahua, the more likely the diseases, which is why you should choose your four-legged friend according to the principle of →"Eyes open when buying a puppy". The previous owners should always provide you with vaccination records and papers and be able to show the parent dogs. Certified breeders also have proof that they are allowed to breed Chihuahua puppies and meet standards. If you inform yourself well in advance, nothing will stand in the way of adopting your little favorite.
