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Chihuahua puppies are for sale in Australia with pups 4 sale puppy classifieds! Buy or sell your Chihuahua puppies in Australia with the help of our detailed Chihuahua breed information below! On this page you will find a range of information designed to assist you when making the decision on whether Chihuahua puppies are right for you. There are two coat types in Chihuahua; the Long Coat and the Smooth Coat, as shown here. The colour range available in both coat types is the same. The grooming requirements for each coat type is also different. |
Thanks to Kedar & Manoah Chihuahuas & N & SM Lane (owner of the adult Smooth Coat Chihuahua pictured) for the Smooth & Long Coat Chihuahua pictures used on this page. |
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| Chihuahua breed information: | |||||||
| Adult weight range 1-2.7kg/2.2-6lbs |
Average lifespan 14-15 years |
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| Adult height at shoulder There are no height standards for Chihuahuas in the UK. |
Average weekly cost $15 |
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| Colour Chihuahuas come in any colour. The only "non-registerable" colours are any of the "merle" colours e.g. blue merle. |
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| Grooming Regular brushing and combing is important for the Chihuahua. Long Coat Chihuahua need this more often than Smooth Coat Chihuahua. |
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| History The Chihuahua is named after the northern part of Mexico of the same name. The Chihuahua's history can be traced back to the 5th century AD, where the breed is depicted in Mayan sculptures. |
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| Positives The Chihuahua is ideal as an indoor dog. The breed is also suited to single person households, as Chihuahua tend to bond with one person. |
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| Negatives Like many toy dogs, Chihuahuas can have patella (kneecap) problems. Most breeders will voluntarily monitor this in their dogs in order not to breed this problem into future generations. |
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Chihuahua breeders, Australia |
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