Watch out! The Chihuahua puppies are coming! Are you ready? Are you sure? Any puppy is a lifetime commitment, including a Chihuahua puppy, but no puppy will be as small as a Chihuahua. Because of their tiny size and their complete lack of fear, they will get into trouble that can get them killed. The good news is that all of these dangers are preventable.

Keep any toxic chemicals, cleansers, people medications or chocolate out of the reach of your new Chihuahua puppy. Get childproof locks for cabinets if you have to. If you keep plants indoors or outdoors, look them up to see if they are toxic. Just a nibble may be lethal for Chihuahua puppies. Get rid of any plant you are unsure of. Spray bitter apple or a dog chew deterrent on any electric wires that you can't move, cover or tape up onto a wall. This spray is available in any pet store.
You need to keep an eye on how you move and handle your Chihuahua puppy to be sure you do not cause internal injuries. If you have handled a small kitten, pet rodent or a pet bird, then you know exactly how to securely yet lightly to hold a Chihuahua puppy. Get a vet, a Chihuahua breeder, or a friend who has any of these animals to show you if you need to practice. Chihuahua puppies are fragile, but not nearly as fragile as Italian Greyhounds.

You need to have your Chihuahua puppy in a secure crate or a reasonably bare room when you cannot be home. They can find nooks and crannies in any home that you had no idea existed. Better yet, get down on your hands and knees and see if there are any cracks, sharp edges or household plants the pup could get into. You will also need to open any doors very slowly until the pup is an adult.
Hopefully, you do not have any small children, a large parrot or another dog in the home when you decide on aChihuahua puppy. They can and will accidentally hurt the puppy. You need to constantly supervise when they are together and keep them separated when you cannot. You need to have a vet before you bring any kind of puppy home to deal with emergencies, vaccinations and neutering. Keep the vet's number by the phone.

Pedigree Chihuahua puppy names are usually longer than the pup. Don’t use that name around the home. Pick a short, clear name that the puppy cannot confuse with commands. Chihuahua puppy names like "Sit", "Stay" and "Come" are only funny for five seconds. The only thing your dog will learn is that you babble like an idiot and will ignore you. For your sanity and the pup's safety, pick a reasonable name of two syllables or less for your puppy.

Dreaming ofChihuahua puppies can become a reality if you find the right breeder. A great place to compileChihuahua puppy names is big national dog shows.