CHIHUAHUAS CAN CURE OR REDUCE THE SERVERITY OF ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES - Most people with Asthma or severe Allergy problems have a problem with pets. Not so, it seems, with Chihuahua. Although there is no known medical evidence to support idea that Chihuahuas can cure any disease, many Chihuahua Owners who suffer with Asthma or severe Allergies claim dogs help. As recently as thirty years ago, people living in Southwest would get a Chihuahua for a child or family member with Asthma or Allergy problems. The dogs would sometimes lie near that person’s mouth and become ill. At same time, person would seem to feel better. The idea was that problem was transferred from suffering human to dog. While that’s obviously untrue, it is a fact that Asthma and Allergy sufferers seem to do better with short or long haired Chihuahuas with any other dog breed.

CHIHUAHUAS COME FROM CHINA OR EGYPT - There is some evidence that Chihuahuas may have already existed in Africa and Asia before they were discovered in America, but none so conclusive to say that they originated in any of those places. We are just now discovering that seafarers may have visited our shores long before Columbus or even Vikings. This may account for presence of Chihuahuas in other parts of world. No one really knows exact origin of Chihuahua.

IF REALLY UPSET, A CHIHUAHUA’S EYES WILL FALL OUT OF IT’S HEAD - The ‘bug eye’ look of some Chihuahuas undoubtedly lead to this myth. Modern science has shown this to be false.

SEWER RATS HAVE BEEN SOLD AS CHIHUAHUAS - This is yet another branch of false rodent identity once attributed to Chihuahua dogs. Years ago, a story appeared in one of supermarket tabloids proclaiming that a couple who visited Mexico was sold hybrid of a rat-dog mix that looked like a Chihuahua. This lead to often repeated and equally nonsensical story of a couple who vacationed in Mexico and brought home a sewer rat they bought as a Chihuahua.

AN ANCIENT CHIHUAHUA WAS DISCOVERED PERFECTLY PRESERVED IN A SOUTH AMERICAN PYRAMID - Another crazy story courtesy of our friends at supermarket tabloids. This one appeared in an early 1970’s tabloid article and claimed that dog’s flesh was still edible, blood samples could be extracted from dog’s body and animal’s eyes were a color never before seen in animals(???). Well, they made it up, not me!

The craziest thing about all tale tales that surround Chihuahua Breed is that some may actually be true. The Chihuahua is world’s smallest dog breed and longest-lived. Animal Behaviorists tell us that Chihuahuas are only dogs that tend to prefer company of humans to that of other dogs. They will nurse kittens and have helped people who suffer from various maladies. With a background like that, I suppose almost anything is possible. However, one thing is for sure. They make world’s best pets!

4) Cool it: If you enjoy airconditioning so does your dog.If you have a cooled space share it with your pooch.

5) No closed encounters: Never leave dogs in a completely closed space. If your dog is home, Leave on fan. In a car, leave window partially open.

6) Let it all hang out: Dogs sweat from their tongues so never tie or muzzle mouth in summer. Whilst giving medical treatment see if you can hold head rather than tying mouth. If you have to tie mouth be sure to release as quickly as possible.

7) Do not bathe your dog more than once a month. Soap/ Cleansers strip their skin of natural oils and lead to skin irritation. when dirty you can simply towel dry with a damp towel.