Chihuahua puppies for sale in New Zealand! |
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Chihuahua puppies are for sale in New Zealand with pups 4 sale.co.nz puppy classifieds! Buy or sell New Zealand Chihuahua puppies in the New Zealand with the help of our detailed Chihuahua breed information below! On this page you will find a range of information designed to assist you when making the decision on whether Chihuahua puppies are right for you. There are two coat types in Chihuahua; the Long Coat and the Smooth Coat, as shown here. The colour range available in both coat types is the same. The grooming requirements for each coat type is also different. Click here to be taken directly to the Chihuahua puppies classified ads page. |
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| Chihuahua breed information: | |||||
| Adult
weight range 1-2.7kg/2.2-6lbs |
Average
lifespan 14-15 years |
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| Adult
height at shoulder There are no height standards for Chihuahuas in New Zealand. |
Average
weekly cost $10 |
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| Colour Chihuahuas come in any colour |
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| Grooming Regular brushing and combing is important for the Chihuahua. Long Coat Chihuahua need this more often than Smooth Coat Chihuahua. |
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| History The Chihuahua is named after the northern part of Mexico of the same name. The Chihuahua's history can be traced back to the 5th century AD, where the breed is depicted in Mayan sculptures. |
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| Positives The Chihuahua is ideal as an indoor dog. The breed is also suited to single person households, as Chihuahua tend to bond with one person. |
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| Negatives Like many toy dogs, Chihuahuas can have patella (kneecap) problems. Most breeders will voluntarily monitor this in their dogs in order not to breed this problem into future generations. |
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