Dog's Name & Age
Mama Pebbles
In a Word, My Chihuahua Is…
Very loyal - great companion - also very fragile.
Best Characteristics of the Breed
Face and small frame
Most Challenging Characteristics of the Breed
Bad knees. Please do research, as it was not done for me.
When, Where and How I Got My Chihuahua
I received Mama Pebbles as a gift. She was 9 weeks old and was purchased for $1600 from a pet store that sells pure breeds.
I'd Describe My Dog As…
Loving – very easy to train. She can be moody at times and wants to be the center of attraction. She needs a lot of love, holding – wants to be loved, very big into kisses.
Medical problems: Chihuahuas have knee problems which you should consider. I have spent over $5000 and she’s only 3 years old. Please research. First operation she was 10 months old, and I was told it could happen again. Second operation at 2 1/2 – same problem. Both back knees this time and still being told it could happen again. I was told no jumping and no running. This is impossible – there is no way to confine any dog from doing what comes natural to them. I am afraid of this happening again. I had to buy stairs for her to get on the couch and stairs for her to climb on the bed. I posted a picture of her operation. It’s heartbreaking to see her suffer for a second time. The second time was worst because it was both back knees. Couldn’t walk, couldn’t stand up, long healing process. Pain meds: anti-inflammatory pills, infant pain reliever, and must be on joint support formula for the rest of her life. I was told not to let her run in yard, but to walk on a leash so she can still get some exercise.
Advice
- Advice - what can I say, I have her now. But, if I was looking and knew this about the breed with the knee problems, I would have looked at another breed.
- As for small children: No – they want to play with them as if they are a toy. Too small to be handled by young children.
