The Chihuahua Handbook (Barron's Pet Handbooks)

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Summary: This is the one I recommend
Review: As a Chihuahua owner and volunteer for the National Chihuahua Rescue and Transport Society, I strongly recommend this book. I use it all the time. It is specific to the breed and covers all phases of a Chihuahua's life from weaning to the need for euthanasia. It covers anatomy, breeding, training, and genetic predispositions of Chihuahua's. Upon reading it to completion you will know everything there is to know about these tiny canines. One of the most useful chapters deals with the 5 minute physical that demonstrates the basic exam that you see your vet do, when he examines your dog. It has great pictures, but if you can only buy one book on "Chi's" this is the one I recommend.

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Summary: Great Resource All Around
Review: D. Caroline Coile, PhD. has written a breed manual that deals specifically with the cares and concerns of Chihuahuas. Many breed manuals contain a small amount of breed background with generalized dog care instructions, but Dr. Coile delves into the Chihuahua ancestory, techniques for training a Chihuahua, special feeding and health concerns of Chihuahuas, etc. It's easy and enjoyable to read and has wonderful pictures of Chihuahuas to boot. This is one book that I keep close by to refer to often as I care for my five pet chihuahuas.

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Summary: Great for New Owners As Well
Review: I am a new Chihuahua owner, so I am looking to find advice about raising my wonderful puppy! I saw wonderful reviews on amazon about this book and decided to purchase it. I have read the entire book at various small settings over a 3 day period. It is short enough to get through and yet long enough to give detail about many aspects of the Chihuahua. I am very satisfied with this book. It is also small and thus handy! It has recommendations for a Five Minute weekly checkup, First Aid advice, and training techniques as well as much more. This book will be referenced many times throughout my Chihuahua's life.

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Summary: Great for New Owners As Well
Review: I am a new Chihuahua owner, so I am looking to find advice about raising my wonderful puppy! I saw wonderful reviews on amazon about this book and decided to purchase it. I have read the entire book at various small settings over a 3 day period. It is short enough to get through and yet long enough to give detail about many aspects of the Chihuahua. I am very satisfied with this book. It is also small and thus handy! It has recommendations for a Five Minute weekly checkup, First Aid advice, and training techniques as well as much more. This book will be referenced many times throughout my Chihuahua's life.

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Summary: A really great chihuahua book
Review: I Bought this book months before buying a chihuahua I really wanted to understand the breed and this book helped make my choice I bought one and I love her her name is Lara. I would suggest this book to anyone buying a chihuahua.

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Summary: Pretty good overview
Review: I'm a few weeks away from getting my Chihuahua. I got this book on the great recommendations from here and thus far it has been a great book. I feel better prepared for my new Chi and am getting my cats ready for a new pal. Tips on getting the home ready, medical concerns that may arise, etc. have been invaluable to me.

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Summary: Muy bueno!
Review: I'm a few weeks away from getting my Chihuahua. I got this book on the great recommendations from here and thus far it has been a great book. I feel better prepared for my new Chi and am getting my cats ready for a new pal. Tips on getting the home ready, medical concerns that may arise, etc. have been invaluable to me.

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Summary: Pretty good overview
Review: This is a nice overview of Chihuahuas. It's a little basic if you already own a Chi, but great for a newbie. There are some wonderful pictures included.