The New Chihuahua

The New Chihuahua is a "must read" for the new Chihuahua owner.

I bought this book along with two other Chihuahua books. This would be my second pick for a Chihuahua book. It has the basics you need as new owner of a Chihuahua. The book has helpful information on raising, grooming and training a Chihuahua but focuses mainly on showing and breeding them. For someone who wants them as pet with more detail and more up to date information I recommend getting "Chihuahuas, a Complete Pet Owner's Manual" by D. Caroline Coile Ph.D.

For the photos alone of some of the best lines of dogs out there this book is worth the price. If you have a chi from good AKC champions lines, and you study the pedigree back 10+ generations chances are that you can find photos of your dogs relatives in this book!! Know the dog that is the short haired fawn and white dog illustration on the AKC webiste? His name is Ch. Holiday Gold Jubilee and his photo is on page 27! The chapter on the interpretation of the breed standard is great! The illustrations clearly show the desired traits so you can compare your pooch feature by feature. There is also a section that compares the long coat standard to the papillion standard feature by feature with one head illustration. Great chapters on breeding and showing. A book I feel that every chi owner/breeder/handler should have in their reference section!

If you are thinking about buying a chihuahua this book is a MUST read before you buy your dog. The author is well known in breeding and show circles. She explains what to look for before you buy your dog. Chihuahua owners will find it is worth buying even if they own other books. The breeding and whelping chapter has tons of useful information for breeders. The only down side to this book is that the photos are all black and white, however there are alot of nice photos! This is not just another generic dog book where they stick a breed name on the cover. Make sure you read the chapter "What every Chihuahua owner should know"! It has health and care information specific to the chihuahua. This book costs alittle more than some other books but it is worth every penny!

Ms. Terry continues her Chihuahua journey from "The Chihuahua" to this more detailed tome. I, as a handler, breeder and show person in several breeds really like this book. It gives some of the basics a beginner would need, but also take us further into this tiny body and lets us see that, just because they weigh in at 3-4+- pounds there is still a LOT of dog there. Worth the purchace and I highly recomend it.