One of the most commonly asked question of new chihuahua owners is "How big will my Chihuahua puppy grow to be?"

These is no guaranteed way to determine the actual adult weight of any Chihuahua. Genetics are a tricky thing. Even if your puppy's parents are tiny, a great-great-great grandparent may have been three pounds heavier. Genes can be passed down from as far back as seven generations. Selecting your Chihuahua puppy from a reputable breeder that tracks their dog's pedigrees can give you a much better estimate for your puppy's adult weight but there are additional factors beyond genetics that come into play when making calculations: The activity level of the dog and if the dog receives proper nutrition.

The Chihuahua Weight Chart is a tool that can be used to help with the estimating of weight that a Chi puppy will reach once full grown. Again, this chart is no guarantee but it helps hone in on a more accurate estimate - Usually within 1/2 pound.

The importance of dental hygiene has become much ore prevalent in both humans and in dogs as of late. For years it was thought that appropriate chew toys would do the job of cleaning a dog's teeth. Unfortunately, when it comes to the Chihuahua, their tiny mouths are often stuffed tight with teeth, allowing deposits to get stuck between them. Infection and decay from these deposits are very common and for your Chihuahua, such an infection is detrimental. Daily cleaning of your Chihuahua's teeth is the perfect solution.

Cleaning Their Teeth

Unless your Chihuahua has had their teeth brushed from a very young age, chances are the will not like the feeling of having their teeth touched. It is recommend that you begin training your Chihuahua for teeth brushing as a puppy but if this is not possible, training is needed for any age.

• While your Chihuahua is laying beside you (because that is their favorite place to be) gently moving your finger around on their teeth. This will get them used to the feeling.
• After they have become comfortable with your finger, switch to a dampened dog tooth brush. The finger cap kind are a perfect transition. Another type that is good for your Chihuahua's small mouth is the QuadBrush, which allows you to brush from many angles.
• The next step is to add a tiny amount of dog toothpaste. DO NOT USE HUMAN TOOTHPASTE! You must use pastes designed specifically for dog. Cain & Able KissAble Toothpaste is a nice product to use since it freshens breath and cleans.
• After a few weeks, you can then try the dog toothbrush.. It is recommended to use it for a few days with no paste. As your Chihuahua gets used to the feeling, you can slowly add more and more dog toothpaste. Before you know it, your dog will accept this as a normal part of his day.
• If all else fails and your Chihuahua is not willing to let you brush their teeth, you can use Dental Wipes. They are not as through as actually brushing so make it a last effort solution.