Grooming: Short coated Chihuahuas only need occasional grooming with a rubber brush, whereas long coated Chihuahuas should be groomed normally with a brush and comb. Eye drops may need to be administered to prevent tear stains.

Exercise: Due to small size of Chihuahuas they usually get sufficient exercise indoors.

History: This breed originated from state of Chihuahua in Mexico and forebears can be traced back to 9th century. One of these being Techichi a larger stockier dog who, when crossed with a hairless variety from Asia, produced long and short coated varieties. In early Aztec culture, Chihuahuas played an important role in religious ceremonies. They believed that sins of a dead person were transferred to a dog, therefore when master died dog was also killed. The rich cherished this breed, however peasants valued them for a different reason, as these tiny dogs often ended up in cooking pots.

Additional Comments:

There are two versions of Chihuahua, one of which is smooth-coated and other being long-coated. Apart form their coat they are identicle. Chihuahuas feel cold and a small coat is usually needed during winter or cold weather.

Exercise: The Golden Retriever adapts itself to family activities, but it does need more exercise than average dog. They enjoy retrieving, swimming, obedience training and agility sports. These dogs not only need to be kept physically healthy but also mentally healthy, so it is important to keep them occupied.

History: In 1860s, Lord Tweedmouth in Scotland purchased an only yellow puppy from a litter of black Flat Coated Retrievers. His aim was to breed retrievers of this lighter colour. He crossed this yellow dog with a liver Tweed Water spaniel (a breed that was hardy, intelligent and able to retrieve game in all sorts of weather). From 1867 onwards, Tweedmouth's gamekeepers recorded all matings and conscientiously evaluated results. As conformity of this dog became established, these yellow retrievers became a breed in their own right. They were first shown in 1908 and were recognized by English Kennel Club in 1913.

Additional Comments: Golden Retrievers are used as guide dogs for blind and as drug/explosives detectors.