Chihuahuas

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Chihuahuas

• by Shonda Sullivan
• LT 130
• spring 2005

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Chihuahuas

• Chihuahua, Mexico
• Smallest breed registered by the AKC
• Less than 6 lbs.
• Short coat long coat
• Many color variations
• As Pets
• Live well into teen years
• Temperament varies greatly
• Clannish (prefers Chihuahua companions)
• Brave!
• Susceptible to some health problems

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Dog Kennel Magazine

• Television stars
• Yo Quiero Taco Bell!
• Genealogy
• Chihuahuas as roommates
• Health problems

www.dogandkennel.com
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Chihuahuas A Compilationof Internet Resources

• General Info Links
• Basic breed info, diseases, FAQ
• Sites for Potential Buyers
• Breeders/Breeding
• Webrings Discussion Forums
• Fun Trivial Sites

studentweb.tulane.edu/
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Chihuahuas On the Web

• General Info
• Photos
• Magazine Links
• Books
• Online Store of paraphernalia

www.freewebs.com
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American Kennel Club

• The Clubs objective is to advance the study,
  breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of
  purebred dogs
• Site contains description, history, photos,
  products and video of Chihuahuas
• AKC Library
• Open to general public for reference only, but
  offers access to a very small collection online

www.akc.org
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Chihuahua Rescue

• A Never-Kill, Licensed, Non-Profit Rescue
  Sanctuary Caring for Over 200 Abandoned, Abused
  Neglected Dogs

• Website is dedicated to placing rescued
  Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes in the Southern
  California area in permanent, loving homes. This
  group holds adoption days every Saturday at
  their Burbank facility.

www.chihuahuarescue.com
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The Chihuahua List

• Discussion list for people who love Chihuahuas!

groups.yahoo.com/