Chihuahua Puppies

[Fancyinheels]

Originally Posted by DallasRain

FancyinHeels may be interested...she is in Houston section here

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww..... but no. I currently have 5 geriatric chihuahuas (down from 7) between the age of 15 to near 17, two with medical problems, so wouldn't be right to bring in an energetic pup to annoy them in their golden years. However, the temptation, oh, my..... resistance may be futile.

Five is an ENORMOUS litter for a chihuahua, who usually have 2-3. Looks like at least one has traces of "blue" in it, a shade of frosted gray which is desirable, and another looks like it will develop into a redhead. Sorry, but from what I can see in the photos, they are not brindles, not all of them, at least. Brindles have very distinct patterns, usually a base color of gold or red with black "striping" all over their wee bodies. Your litter looks more like Merles, a dilution of a solid color with large streaks or patches.

Kind of unusual for 2 blonde/gold/cream/tan (whatever) chi's to have all dark-colored pups, but their coats will lighten (or darken) as they grow, and more markings may appear. I'd wish you luck, but I don't think you'll need it with these cuties.

Just a note of advice from someone who has hosted the entire Irish chihuahua population for decades: chi's are GREAT, loyal, playful, energetic, but not the best for homes with small children who may handle them more harshly (not meaning to, of course) than their little bodies are designed to take, plus chi's can be impatient with younger boys and girls. The top 10 best kid-friendly dogs per several websites, including PetMD and "The Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan, are:

1 Labrador Retriever
2. Golden Labrador
3. Poodle
4. Irish Setter
5. Vizsla
6. Newfoundland
7. Collie
8. Bull Terrier
9. Beagle
10. Bull dog

They take a kicking and keep on licking.

[thatgirlbailey]

Thank you for the advice (: they were a brindle color when they were first born and as you stated and I assumed the colors are changing. I have never had anything but Rottweilers and Chihuahuas my entire life. They are both great dogs. She really is doing a great job being a momma.

I am sorry your pups are going into their golden years :'( my dogs are and always have owned my heart. I lost my last rott a few years ago and that was awful ):

Both of the chi's parents have been surprisingly good with kids. I know from growing up that yes, they are NOT fond of kids lol. I think it is all about how you handle the dogs and the kids though. The momma is a rare chi. She is EXTREMELY smart. Fetches, knows commands, potty trained, listens when reprimanded the whole package.

This is my big baby lol

[Flyinghawaiian]

Beautiful pups, I'm sure they'll go fast. I already got two, and they're a handful already.

[Altbier]

Just the right size to fit on a tortilla. Only joking, of course.

[thatgirlbailey]

Originally Posted by Altbier

Just the right size to fit on a tortilla. Only joking, of course.

That made me "lol" literally.

Here are some new pics of the babes.

[Texas_361]

They look healthy :-)