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This page is to ansewer some of the question's I have been asked in Emails, We do get alot of email's and this was it will be a bit easier for us.

 
Where are you located?
Barrhead Alberta.It about an hour north/west of edmonton.
 
Will each puppy come with a health guarantee?
Yes, every puppy that leaves my home comes with a health guarantee,First vaccinations, dewormed, and a puppy pack.
 
Can I come see the puppies?
Yes, by appointment only when they are the right age.
 
Do you ship pups?
No,
Sorry I think it is to risky for the puppy.I just don't feel they would be safe. If you were to fly in and pick the puppy up that would be fine.
 
Do you breed Teacup chihuahuas?
No!
The teacup size is not a breed,We may have a runt or a chi that just a bit smaller then others, but all chihuahua are small some smaller then others, just like people you won't find two that are the same.
 
How big will my new puppy get?
When the puppies are put on the site I will post their weight in oz and predicted adulthood size.
To look at the Chihuahua growth chart click here

What is Hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia is a condition where the blood sugar level drops to an extremely low level, causing  'sugar shock.'  When levels of glucose in the blood drop rapidly, the body and brain are deprived of essential nutrients.  Results are weakness and seizures.  Usually this is due to stress, illness, lack of food, or by using up stored energy without it being replenished. Small Chihuahuas can be prone to this because they have such small digestive systems.

To prevent low blood sugar, small Chihuahuas should have small frequent meals and plenty of time to rest.  Another preventative for this is to feed your dog Nutrical, available from your Veterinarian or your local pet store. Nutrical gives your dog the vitamins needed with a single inch strip in the morning and in the evening.  Vanilla yogurt mixed in their food is also another good source.

There is not much warning when a dog is experiencing a hypoglycemic episode.But here are some signs to look for.If any of the signs come up please see your vet ASAP.

Signs of Hypoglycemia
  • lack of energy
  • weakness
  • head tilting
  • "drunkenness" (unbalanced and walking funny)
  • hunger
  • restlessness
  • shivering
  • lack of muscular control, mostly around head and neck area
  • disoriented
  • convulsions or seizures
  • coma

How To Photograph A New Puppy

1. Remove film from box and load camera

2. Remove film box from puppy's mouth and throw in trash

3. Remove puppy from trash and brush coffee grounds
from muzzle

4. Choose a suitable background for photo

5. Mount camera on tripod and focus

6. Find puppy and take dirty sock from mouth

7. Place puppy in pre-focused spot and return to camera

8. Forget about spot and crawl after puppy on knees

9. Focus with one hand and fend off puppy with other hand

10. Get tissue and clean nose print from lens

11. Take flash cube from puppy's mouth and throw in trash

12. Put cat outside and put peroxide on the scratch on
puppy's nose

13. Put magazines back on coffee table

14. Try to get puppy's attention by squeaking toy over your head.

15. Replace your glasses and check camera for damage

16. Jump up in time to grab puppy by scruff of neck and say,
"No, outside! No, outside!"

17. Call spouse to clean up mess

18. Fix a drink

19. Sit back in Lazy Boy with drink and resolve to teach puppy
"sit/stand" and "stay" the first thing in the morning

20. Consider buying "older, trained" dog

About the breed!
 
Height: 6 - 9 inches
Weight: 2 - 6 lbs.
 

Colors: Any color or mixture.
Coat: Long: Long, soft to touch, slight waviness is permissible. Short: Short, dense, soft to touch.

Temperament: Chihuahuas are bold, playful
With Children: Yes, If children are gentle.
With Pets: Yes, lives happily with others.
Special Skills: Family pet.

Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: Very Low

Care and Training: Short haired Chihuahua should be brushed gently or wiped with a damp cloth. The long haired Chihuahua should be brushed daily with a soft bristle brush. Bathe only when necessary. Check ears regularly and keep nails trimmed. Should be socialized early. Minimal exercise is required for both variety of Chihuahuas.
Learning Rate: High

Life Span: Well into teen years
Litter Size:
1 - 4

  

Please be sure to get in touch with any comments or reactions you have to my site.royalchihuahuas@yahoo.ca