Ginger the Chihuahua's mother, Shari (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Ginger the Chihuahua's sister, Angel & Mycoen *F* - a BONDED PAIR (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

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Foster Update~~Ginger has been with us for almost two weeks and her personality is really starting to shine. In the first few days she seemed unsure of how to be a puppy but her fur siblings made her at ease and are teaching her every day.  Ginger loves to nap in the sunshine, chew her favorite toy, chase lizards and is always game for a game of chase, outside, with her two brothers.  She is working on potty training...some days are more successful than others.  She is very playful and loves to snuggle.  When outside her normal environment she is skittish, shy and does the chihuahua shake but everyone loves her sweet face.  I think Ginger would do best in a home with another small dog.

Ginger and her sister Angel and mom Shari were all rescued from a bad hoarding situation.  They are sweet dogs and are still a little timid.  With some love and patience they will make the best little pets ever...

 

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Chihuahua is the oldest breed on the American continent and the smallest breed in the world. Native to Mexico, nonetheless it seems to have been introduced by the Chinese. It was only brought to Europe at the end of the nineteenth century. The Chihuahua is named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua where he was brought to the rest of the world by travelers. This breed is believed to have been sacred to the Pre-Columbian Indian nations. The Chihuahua is a popular, economical companion dog. Courageous, extremely lively, proud and enterprising, it gives and demands affection. Bold and saucy, it moves swiftly to avoid being stepped on. Chihuahua's are strong-willed, intensely loyal and become very attached to their owners, even to the point of jealousy. They like to lick their owner's faces. It is undeniably suspicious of people except for its owner. When strangers are present, it follows its owner's every move, keeping as close as possible. This breed may snap at teasing children, after all it is too tiny to get away. The Chihuahua must resort to his sharp teeth in self defense. It is not recommended for children. He can be noisy and may require patience to housebreak. Many owners simply paper train this breed. The Chihuahua hates the cold and may shiver, although this may be due to high metabolism as much as temperature or anxiety. It will tolerate and even appreciate a warm sweater on cooler days. They are good little dogs for apartment life. Although it is tempting to carry these dainty creatures about, they will keep fitter if taken for walks. A body harness is safer than a collar. Don't think that just because he is small he should be confined to a small space. Chihuahuas have a life expectancy of 15 or more years.