V.I.P. (Very Important Pet!)

Chihuahuas are the ideal lovable, loyal and long-term pal. When you’re alone in the house with a Chihuahua, you’re never alone—they sleep on your lap, sit by your side or follow you from room to room while you do chores. When you’re not home, they protect it like their personal domain, barking at the sign of any approaching stranger (making them a surprisingly effective watch dog).

Introducing....Baxter & Buster!

Owned by (or vice versa!) Bob and Kristy of Nekoosa

Taco Tiny!

Meet Buster and Baxter, two little long haired Chihuahuas who are not only brothers, but best buddies. They are tiny little guys, Baxter weighing in at 5#s and Buster tipping the scales at 4.2#s...and he's considered overweight for his frame!

They both like going for walks and rides on the 4 wheeler in their little basket on the front. When they aren't out riding, they're snoozing.

They have a sister, a cat named Chloe who is 5 months old and already weighs 6#s. They have no choice but to like her...and they do.

Little Baxter is brown with a funky line of short hair running down his back. He is healthy and though the vet has no idea what caused the streak, it is nothing to worry about, just amusing.

Buster, on the other hand, is mostly black with a white chest and white paws.

Chihuahuas are prone to illnesses such as hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), ear infections, eye infections, tooth loss, genetic diseases, epilepsy, seizure disorders and heart disease. Due to their small size, chihuahuas are more prone to injuries, especially bone injuries. They should be protected from cold using sweaters, as they cannot withstand low temperatures. They should not be overfed, due to the risk of hypoglycemia, which can result in shortening their lifespan. They are born with a soft spot on the forehead (molera), which would close with age. In some cases, the molera does not fully close, making the dog vulnerable to injury. Hence, extra special care is needed. The lifespan of a healthy chihuahua can range between 10 to 17 years.