PetChiDog's GIANT Book of Chihuahua Care

Great info! I have 4 CHIs; a Dad and 3 of his kids from the same litter! All Purebred/AKC Champs/retired, now enjoying their empty nests by filling mine! Bought this book MAINLY for nutritional guidance as the internet "experts" seem to be all OVER the place. I'm reading the book now and plan to update it. The main thing I'm concerned about thus far, even though the guidance is very specific, FINALLY!... is that there are links directly to AMAZON for their recommended products. I KNOW it takes time/money to keep books/websites up and current but... I'm looking closely for any untoward bias and data that shows they profit directly from these "recommendations," albeit hard to believe that they do not. I mean, DIRECT links to AMAZON are convenient but they also $cream "regard with $uspicion and upraised brow," especially when it comes to your beloved CHIs! Sorry to sound jaded but on AMAZON lately, if I give less than 5 stars for a product, I'm immediately contacted by a strangely-worded email asking me to reconsider my review for a $20-50 gift card!!!!? I'm trusting the "stars" less and less, therefore, and HOPING to find guidance through this book?NOBODY IS PERFECT: The breeder/show person of these AKC Champions NEVER vaccinated them [Is that even POSSIBLE for an AKC event?!!] and high recommended Royal Canin Adult Chihuahua, whose PRIMARY ingredient is... CORN?!? Followed immediately by "chicken by-product MEAL!" Not even horrid by-product goodness...but a MEAL made from it?!!! Just saying... one MUST take responsibility for their children!FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS? More like strikes #1-3!Merrick Product: Contains "dehydrated alfalfa meal"? If THAT isn't a cheap filler...well, just GOOGLE it! FAIL! Next?Halo: No information ANYWHERE on %'s of anything. Just "fluff" and "filler" about feel-good products designed by a marketing agency. Oh wait... WAS one notable ingredient I found..."SOY PROTEIN?!" FAIL! next?Wellness Core: Products by content %, #2: Chicken Meal, #3 Turkey Meal. Fai...oh wait! It contains "Oatmeal" AND "Oats"...undoubtedly made delicious by the "natural chicken flavoring." FAIL!Sigh. Do your own research and consider their guidelines. However, based on everything I've just learned, I don't know if I TRUST their saying that my CHIs need requirements of Protein: 34-36%, Fat: @15% and Fiber of 4-7%.Back to trying to find a reliable source.If you followed THIS book's guidelines, you'd automatically be dd

The book has a lot of information in it. I do wish that there was more color to the pictures.

Several months ago we adopted a one year old Chihuahua-mix that had been abandoned in our neighborhood. We had never owned a Chihuahua and knew nothing about them but we just couldn’t bear the thought of taking her to a shelter or rescue, not knowing what her fate would be.She has been a great addition to our family!This book has been a fabulous resource for us covering every aspect of care, feeding, grooming, etc. Their website is also a great resource with many links to products to care for your little Chi!

I was expecting better paper quality! But since this book is very informative I am excited to have it as my desk encyclopedia!

Comprehensive

This book seems well written. The practices in it are not just for a chihuahua owner but any dog owner :) It is very nice and informative. Even for outdated things the author notes that it might no longer be the standard for dog food and go to this website to find updated information.

This is a well written book, clearly and easily understood. The attention paid to even the smallest detail makes it less likely to for the parent of the Chi to make mistakes. Over our 56 year marriage we've always had beloved pets. Every one of them special, well taken care of and well loved. We adopted our little Chi from our local shelter 8 months ago, changed her name to Callie, and quickly realized that having a very small dog is such a different experience from having a mid size or large dog. You will understand what I'm saying ,in a very short time ,if you ever adopt such a tiny creature. We are in our early 70s , no longer any children living at home, and Callie is our BABY. What a godsend at this time in our lives.

Enjoyable reading! I've owned other breeds & decided I needed a smaller breed than previous pets. I rescued a Chihuahua "mix" that has proven to negate most of my previous dog training experience. I was desperate & needed guidance! This book filled me in on my baby's odd behaviors & guided me in training her and we're almost there!! I've fallen in love with her and she with me - a match made in Heaven! Thank you for your most helpful advice!

Very detailed . Great source of info !

I bought this book and I can't stop to read it, many good advices, easy to read and understand, exactly the book that I wanted.

I bought this book as I have brought a chihuahua puppy. The information and advice in this book has been very helpful. It covers absolutely everything. I have found it a must have for everything you need to know about chihuahua and training toy breeds. Would definitely recommend this book.

I wanted any information available in regard to Chihuahuas

We lost our Chihuahua boy back in September and even though I said no more dogs..... we have another Chihuahua!! He is only 4 months old and he is making us crazy. When he is not sleeping he is terrorizing us and the cats!! What a brat!! My hubby had to have another dog!!! He is a cute little guy but looks are deceiving. I bought this book for my hubby for Christmas. It appears we will need it! Looks like a great book!