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Help Socialize Your Puppy By Using Chihuahua Clothes As An Aid

A weird but nonetheless true way of looking at chihuahua clothes is that they can be used as a training device. If you have a chihuahua puppy, dressing her up in little dog shirts and costumes to draw in a lot of people and have them wanting to pet and touch your dog can aid you in your socialization efforts with your little chihuahua. Go with me on this. When you have a new puppy, one of the main things you need to do to condition your puppy into being a balanced dog for life is to properly socialize her, both around dogs and people, during these impressionable months. Well when you put chihuahua clothes on your little dog, what happens? Exactly!–people come running from all corners of the earth–OK, bit of an exaggeration, but at least from across the street, to check out your little cute and cuddly puppy with her adorable sweater and coat and pet her and see how cute she is and use that high pitched squeaky voice and tell you how cute your chihuahua is in her little clothing. In this way, chihuahua clothing serves a very useful function in aiding your efforts in socializing your chihuahua dogs with humans.

Now don’t get me wrong: I think chihuahuas are cute enough without the clothes, but they are even cute with, and if you’re going to do something, you may as well do it well, with your chihuahua wearing the human magnets that are chihuahua clothes!

Something to keep in mind when employing this strategy seriously is that chihuahuas are famous for being excited and not-very-balanced dogs, psychologically speaking and, as a result, with regards to their temperment and outward behavior. This is probably because for their whole life, pretty much all they’ve known from people is that excited, unbalanced energy of “OOOOHHHHH!! HOW CUTE!!! OH, SHE”S JUST SO ADORABLE!!! CAN I PET HER!?? NO, OH WELL NEVER MIND YOU–I”M GOING TO ANYWAY!!! OHH!!!! HELLO CUTIE PIE!!! OhoohOOHHOO!!!…” So unless you want your dog to be semi-screwed up for life in this way, you’re probably going to want to encourage people to interact with and help socialize your chihuahua dogs in a more calm, relaxed, balanced manner, regarless of how cute and adorable they look in their little doggy clothes. To this end, chihuahua clothes by default and on their own are largely going to work against this purpose because they tend to attract that kind of unbalanced attention from people. But, if you set a rule for people and you enforce it and use the small dog clothing to attract people over but require people interact with your chihuahua in a calm way, you can see amazing results in your socialization methods.

Using this method with the little dog clothes has made socializing my little dogs a snap: it has never been much effort for me to accomplish adequate socialization of my own chihuahuas for this very reason. My little doggies are usually wearing chihuahua clothes anyways, and when we go out for our daily walks, they usually attract people like crazy. So if you’ve got a young chihuahua or some other breed of small dog, try this out and use the little dog clothing to pull in the people and have them help socialize your pups. It’s pretty easy and it makes the task a lot simpler!

Can Chihuahuas Live in Cold Climates? Yes, With Coats For Dogs, They Can

I’ve had many chihuahuas throughout my life, and in conversations with potential owners, many people ask me if chihuahuas can live in cold weather or ask me “can a chihuahua live outside?” The answer is a resounding yes, they can, but will almost always need to pair your chihuahua dog with some chihuahua clothes and a few coats for dogs.

Chihuahuas tend to cool off and get cold more easily than other breeds of dogs. They originate from a warm part of the planet–whether it was really in Mexico as many believe or in the Mediterranean as some experts suggest–and so genetically speaking, they’re more geared for the heat than a lot of other breeds. In addition, their smaller bodies have a higher metabolism, which makes them cool down quicker than bigger dogs with lower metabolic rates. So if you live in a place like Canada or the UK or a state in the US where it really cools down at some point in the day or for part of the year, then you can just pick up a pieces of clothing for your little dog and play chihuahua dress up with him, and that’s all you really need to do.

I’ve lived with a number of chihuahuas in Canada that I brought up from Mexico, and they do find it cold without the clothes, but you put a sweater on them and then dress them up in a chihuahua coat that is specifically made for dogs, and they stay warm just like any other kind of dog would. It’s really not a problem, and they’re perfectly fine when they have their clothes. Even without the clothes, they do alright, but you want make sure they’re comfortable in your home and when they go out for a walk when they’re cold, so that’s what the doggy clothes are for. It’s pretty simple.

Every chihuahua dog owner I’ve ever seen who lives in a cooler climate has a little collection of clothes for their little K-9… it’s kind of cute, actually. The more you walk around the neighborhood in the winter, the more you get to see your neighbors’ dog clothes wardrobes, haha, with all the chihuahua winter coats and the shirts and sweaters, and tons of different coats for dogs. So yes, it is normal for people to have chihuahuas in colder weather and in cold climates, and live with Chihuahuas in Canada in the winter, and in other cold places too, of course. To take them outside, just pick up a few chihuahua clothes for the little pooches, and they’re good to go.

Chihuahua Dogs: An Adorable Icon Of Affection Via Fashion

Chihuahua dogs are famous around the world for their adorably small and cute cuddly appearance. They’ve been forever burned into our minds and immortalized through movies like Beverly Hills Chihuahua, and they hold a special place in many dog owner’s hearts as the prototypical “little dog” breed.

Compared to other breeds of dogs, chihuahuas are a relatively easy breed to take care of. Their small size makes them much easier to manage, since they can’t destroy your house nearly as much as larger breed dogs if they’re unbalanced and have issues–and a lot of them do. Many owners treat their chihuahuas like their little babies, which only messes up these poor little dogs, but I digress… Yes, it is definitely a lot easier to take care of a little chihuahua than a larger breed dog. The smaller size just makes them much lower maintenance because they have a lower level of need.

I notice, especially with chihuahua dogs, that a lot of people tend to purchase or pick up or adopt their tiny pet when they’re in a highly emotional moment in their life, and so they tend to select a dog that makes them feel something. And when people look at a chihuahua, many can’t help but have that “OOOOOHHHHhhh, how cute!!!” reaction to it, and they immediately have to go over and touch it and talk to it in the high pitched, squeaky voice, and make a big scene. So a lot of chihuahuas are brought into homes primarily because of how they look and how they make people feel when they look at these dogs. This is probably why chihuahua clothes are so popular with owners: even with chihuahua puppies of just a few weeks, owners often doll up their newly born cuddly “chiwawa”–yes, many name their dogs after the breed itself, in this skewed way (I know: it’s a little freaky… but cute at the same time)–in costumes and take their older cute and cuddly little chiwawa dog for a spin around the park and to socialize with all the other little dogs and meet and greet the owners… it can be quite a scene, to say the least! Especially when the owners start talking like that: “my chiwawa dog is so smart, how about your chiwawa??” hahaha. I love it.

But no matter what your opinion on small breed dogs, you have to admit that chihuahuas are, in one way or another, kinda cute… at least the starlet-fashionistas think so in Hollywood–Paris and Tinkerbell, anyone!? They are by far the most famous celebrity-chihuahua pairing. Or should I say chiwawa celebrity pairing?–haha!

And of course, a lot of people find that they have to dress their teacup chihuahua–and even long hair chihuahuas–up in clothes for dogs to keep them warm, and so the clothes serve do serve a more practical function. But these dog clothes take on another dimension when it comes to chihuahuas and other little dogs: this kind of fashion freakshow effect that seems to take over when owners go shopping for chihuahua clothes! A lot of chihuahua owners will love buying costumes and little shirts and sweaters and coats for dogs that dress their little poochy up in a way where he looks adorable and fashion forward, in addition to providing him with some additional warmth. And sometimes these costumes get a little out of hand and silly and.. ok, bonkers, but that’s half the fun–right?–walking down the street and seeing your neighbor with her fashion freakshow chihuahua, haha! It makes my day every time! This isn’t strictly with smaller breed dogs, but it’s definitely more common with them:

By the way, in case you’re wondering, it’s spelled chihuahua dogs, not as many people will write like chiuaua or chiwawa or whatever variation; it has to do with the latin pronounciation, like you’d say it if you were in Mexico, speaking spanish. So that’s a little bit about what I notice is going on in the world with chihuahua dogs. I normally write about chihuahua clothes, but sometimes you have to shine the spotlight on the models themselves, not just the fashion! Cheers, owners of awesome chihuahua dogs! Until next time! -Michelle

Chihuahua Clothes: Practical, Fashionable, And For Every Occasion!

Chihuahua dogs are small, petite little K-9s that are more likely to shiver and shake in colder climates than their bigger breed canine counterparts if they’re not wearing chihuahua clothes. As a result, it’s very sensible to buy your little snuggle bug a few clothes for chihuahuas.

Little dogs are chosen by a lot of owners for their lower maintenance as well as the fact that they’re so darn cute and playful! The teacup chihuahua is a very popular breed among small breed dog owners, and many chihuahua owners love following in the steps of Paris Hilton and dressing their chihuahua dogs up in costumes and clothes for dogs of every sort!

If you shop around online, you’ll find clothes for chihuahuas that are practical: coats, parkas, sweaters, and hoodies, all designed to keep your little cute chihuahua warm and wrapped up. And you’ll also find clothes that are fashionable: t-shirts, dresses, jewelery, charms, fashionable carriers, and a lot more you probably wouldn’t expect! There’s a huge industry surround chihuahua clothes out there today; it’s a spectacle unto itself!

There are some absolutely adorable costumes out there to fit and suit your dog for any holiday season, and you can really have fun with these when you’re going around town with your digital camera! People go nuts when you’re on Facebook and you’re sharing pictures of you with your dressed up chihuahua dogs!

Regardless if you’re looking to pick up some clothes for a teacup chihuahua, or a puppy of some other breed, small dog sweaters for your yorkie or shih tzu or that adorable maltese and the long haired chihuahua down the road that your dog-loving neighbor has, small dog clothes like chihuahua clothes are in. If you shop around online, you can find some seriously designer doggy clothes, some great pet accessories and jewelery for that little furry bundle of love in your life. If you’re more practical, you’ll find fleece coats and dog sweaters to keep even your toy chihuahua warm; and if you’re more of a fun loving pet owner who loves to doll your chihuahua up in costumes and mini clothes that resemble human attire, you’ll certainly find a lot of that online, as well! Just have a look around and you’re sure to find many different costumes and little chihuahua clothes that suit your K-9 fashion fancy!

Chihuahua Clothes: For Fashion and Warmth

Chihuahua clothes are tiny costumes and coats for dogs you put on your little chihuahua to either keep him warm or to dress him up and make him look all snazzy and charming.

These clothes are often thought of as unnecessary by many dog owners, but when you have a smaller breed dog like a teacup chihuahua, little clothes like these keep the dog warm and safe from coming down with a cold when living in cooler countries. I’m from Canada personally and, when living there with my little pets, my chihuahua dogs make daily use of their tiny chihuahua clothes because it’s freezing in the winter time and they come from from a much hotter part of the planet. Even a long haired chihuahua will get cold in the winter, along with other small breeds, because they are still so small and have higher metabolisms that render them vulnerable to catch colds more frequently in colder weather than bigger breeds of dogs.

Chihuahua coats and shirts and sweaters let these little dogs walk outdoors in the cold without constantly shivering, making life a much more pleasant experience for them. The little clothes for dogs I make my chihuahuas wear enables them to get the exercise they need in the winter time, which is important to me, and very important for them, as it keeps them balanced and healthy–physically and mentally.

Another reason, of course, people buy apparel for their little dogs is to dress them up in costumes and make them adorable and cute for everyone to see. Like it or not, dressing your dog in chihuahua clothes attracts a lot of attention and, if you’re going to draw in the masses, you might as well do it in style with the latest small dog fashions!

Some people ask if chihuahua clothes are any different than clothes for other breeds of dogs, and the answer is both “yes” and “no”: no, the clothes you buy for these dogs are often no different than what you’d find at the pet store for a bigger dog like a lab, designed to keep them warm in the cold weather with wool sweaters and hoodies and so on; but yes, because you can find a lot of styles for chihuahuas that you can’t for other breeds: dresses, leather coats, pajamas, funny aprons and costumes that are available for chihuahuas often aren’t for larger breed pooches, and come in fashions and styles that are distinctly tailored for the chihuahua breed. The chihuahua fashion industry is more abundant than than the clothing market for any other breed of dog, so no matter what your reason for dressing your little dog up, be it for to keep her warm or to dress her up and make her look even more adorable, as an owner of chihuahua dogs, you have plenty of options available when it comes to chihuahua clothes!