The chihuahua is considered one of the most ancient breeds, rock drawings of small doggies – their ancestors belong to the 9th century AD. This Mexican breed, residents of Mexico consider that they were delivered on the territory of Earth by newcomers from space, it is the only dogs at whom the fontanel on a darkness does not grow. Other characteristic of a chihuahua is trembling of a body.
Chihuahua. Features of breedThe sizes of these dogs are really small, adult individuals can weigh from 0.9 to 2.8 kg. They differ in the most various options of a color and also are considered as one of the most intellectual breeds which are perfectly understanding the person. In communication they are not persuasive while they are very playful and inquisitive.
Despite the sizes, these dogs have huge self-respect and courage. Besides, it is very balanced breed and among her representatives you will seldom meet pustolayek. Clever chihuahuas are capable to grope quickly your weak points and with pleasure will use this knowledge to try to obtain privileges and eases for themselves.
The reasons for which chihuahuas shiver
The shiver which periodically shakes a body of this dog is considered sign of breed, but one cannot say that continuous trembling was norm therefore you should pay attention if the doggie constantly shivers. The reasons for this purpose can be a little. Sometimes the problem has medical character and is connected with the lowered content of sugar in blood. For this breed a hypoglycemia – an everyday occurrence. If the reason in it, pay attention to a diet and a diet of a dog. Refuse sweet encouragement, you feed her more often and in strictly determined hours.
Nervousness and nervous excitement which is connected with emergence in the house new, the stranger or with change of a situation can sometimes become the reason of a shiver. The shiver can be caused also by expectation of some joyful event which happens regularly. And of course, the fear can just be the cause. If the puppy is frightened, he should be calmed.
Accustom a dog from puppyish age to communication with strangers, you teach it to overcome fears.
Chihuahuas can shiver and for the same reason, as the person – from cold. As the underfur at them is absent, in the cool room or in cold weather on the street they can just freeze. Therefore for this dog the purchase of jackets and overalls whom they will be able to sport on the street will be useful and to feel more cozy than the house.
Strong nervous overexcitation or frustration at a chihuahua can be removed by means of the calming medicines, for example drops of Kotbayun.
In certain cases the dog can just shiver with nervous experiences. Usually at the same time they podskulivat and even groan. Pay attention to the favourite, take it on hands, let know that you love it, tell it about it and try to distract from what so upset him.