How to Take Care of an Applehead Chihuahua

Applehead Chihuahua is a term used to describe a Chihuahua with an apple-shaped head. They are small dogs that may have long or short hair and come in all colors. Some dogs may have a soft spot called a molera on the top of their head, but this does not affect the purity of the breed. Applehead Chihuahua is a lively breed with lots of attitude. They are clever, sweet and lovable pets who often attach themselves to their owners, making them excellent guard dogs.

Things You'll Need

  • Food bowl
  • Water bowl
  • Bed
  • Blanket
  • Small dog harness
  • Leash
  • Identification tag
  • Dog food
  • Litterbox
  • Brush
  • Dog clippers
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Instructions

    • 1

      Prepare for your applehead Chihuahua's arrival by buying food and water bowls, a bed and blanket, a small dog harness, a leash, an identification tag and high quality dry dog food.

    • 2

      Take your applehead Chihuahua to the veterinarian for vaccinations, flea treatments, heartworm medication and a complete physical.

    • 3

      House train your Chihuahua to use a litter box. Applehead Chihuahuas are sensitive to cold weather and may feel cold when you feel warm. For this reason it's ideal for Chihuahuas to use a litter box to avoid exposure to winter temperatures.

    • 4

      Feed your applehead Chihuahua three small meals a day. Chihuahuas have tiny stomachs and can only digest small amounts at a time. They digest poultry and brown rice best, and do not digest beef well at all.

    • 5

      Take your applehead Chihuahua for a walk at least once a day for 10 to 15 minutes to keep him strong and to prevent obesity. Make sure you use a harness instead of a collar so that you don't hurt his delicate neck.

    • 6

      Brush your short-haired applehead Chihuahua once or twice a week. If you have a long-haired Chihuahua brush his hair daily to prevent tangles and matting. Bathe him at least once a month and be careful not to get water in his ears or eyes because this could cause infection. Clip your dog's nails as needed.

    • 7

      Train your applehead Chihuahua with lots of praise and positive reinforcement. The Chihuahua breed is notorious for having antisocial behavior, but it is possible to raise a friendly Chihuahua if he's well socialized and trained as a puppy.

    • 8

      Take your applehead Chihuahua to the vet for regular checkups. The design of the Chihuahua's eyes and nose makes it susceptible to colds, wheezing and glaucoma.