Showing 5 results within 50 mi of "El Paso, Texas" The Humane Society of El Paso is a non-profit, NO-KILL animal shelter dedicated to building a better community for all animals through education, adoptions, foster-care, volunteer work and community events. Ways you can help Humane Society of El Paso If you haven't noticed by now, today's huuump day! That's right folks, today is Wednesday. Well, here at the shelter it's not just Wednesday... This Waggin' Wednesday Ana, the HSEP Enrichment Coordinator, wants to show you one of the long-timers here at the shelter, Oso. Oso (D20151136) is a 3 year old, Shepherd Mix, weighing approximately 52 pounds. Oso has been in and out of the HSEP for almost a year now, because he hasn't found his purr-fect match. He is Oso-Handsome, Oso-Cute, Oso-Friendly, and Oso-Ready to go home with you! All adoption fees today are $65! Every adoption comes with age appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, and city/international microchip registration.

Share with your friends so we can find Oso his fur-ever home! - Home, sweet home! - El BugO Proceeds Exceed Expectations - Shirts for Sharity: Fur LifThe Chihuahua has been around for generations, first recognized in 1904 by the American Kennel Club. This tiny dog is the smallest of all breeds and must weigh no more than 6 pounds to conform to AKC standards, although some who are simply pets are bigger than that. If well socialized, Chihuahuas are very friendly and extremely intelligent. Properly trained, they are very obedient and respond well to commands. However – and this is very important – they can easily be inadvertently spoiled by innocent owners who think that because they're so cute and tiny, they should be pampered. These little dogs can be powerhouses of misbehavior. It's therefore important to treat your little pet with exactly the same firmness and direction as you would a larger dog.HistoryThe Chihuahua has an ambiguous history, although most agree that the breed originated in Mexico.

It may have descended from the Techichi dog, the animal that functioned as a companion for the Toltec civilization in Mexico. Homes For Sale Near Perryville KyAnother possible country of origination is the island of Malta, in the Mediterranean.A predecessor to the Chihuahua was reportedly found in 1850, near Casas Grandes, in Chihuahua, Mexico. Dualit Hand Mixer GearsThat's where the breed of today gets its name. Jug Puppies For Sale WaMost artifacts relating to Chihuahuas, though, have been found near Mexico City. Casas Grandes was home to a site that held an artifact pot showing the variety of Chihuahua called "deerhead” dating back to about 1100 to 1300 A.D. This relic illustrates just how long this breed has been around, with its presence in Mexico documented for almost 1500 years before Europeans set foot on Mexican soil.

Some believe that the dog has some of its ancestry in the fennec fox, a tiny animal with similarly large ears and huge, luminous eyes that compare to those of the Chihuahua. Some experts first thought that the modern-day Chihuahua was much smaller than its predecessors, but this has been disproven.Regardless of how it actually came to be, the breed was an instant hit in the United States, and has remained consistently popular, especially after its recognition by the American Kennel Club in 1904. Today, the Chihuahua is a member of the AKC Toy Group and ranks among the top 25 dogs in breed popularity.AppearanceThe Chihuahua is a miniscule dog, weighing no more than 6 pounds at standard. Their eyes are huge, round, and very intelligent. They resemble the large, luminous eyes of a doe, hence referred to as “doe eyes.” They have large, erect ears and tails that curl over the back or to the side. Chihuahuas can have either short, sleek coats or long, wavy coats. All colors, including white, black, fawn, chestnut, sable, silver, stand, black and tan, parti-color, and steel blue are accepted under formal standards.

TemperamentBy their nature, Chihuahuas are courageous, affectionate, proud, and energetic. As long as they're properly socialized, they are very well-behaved little dogs that are ever loyal to their owners as ideal pets. However, it is of the utmost importance especially with Chihuahuas that you take a firm hand with your little friend. Because they are so "cute," and so tiny, owners often make the mistake of babying them and letting them get away with things a larger dog would not be allowed to do. A word to the wise: Don't.If you do this, you run the risk of creating a small terror who simply will be a spoiled rotten brat. Your little pet will become suspicious of strangers, and will not let anyone approach it (except for you...perhaps!) It may decide that it is the pack leader over you, which is a bad thing for any dog, but especially for a Chihuahua. If you let your little dog rule the roost, so to speak, you have basically saddled yourself with a tiny monster you'll have to watch forever.

Although Chihuahuas are small and therefore may be seen as less dangerous even if they behave badly as compared to larger dogs, they can certainly still bite, and be a danger especially to small children. Therefore, it is absolutely imperative that you socialize your pet from the first day to be well-behaved and obedient to you, and to know its bounds. You should always be alpha leader in your "pack," and your little pet should always know who is boss.That said, properly socialized Chihuahuas are simply delightful and personable little friends for both owners and friendly strangers alike. They're extremely devoted, and they want nothing more than to be your little shadow. They are the consummate lapdog and ultimate companion, because you can literally take them with you almost anywhere.Proper EnvironmentThe Chihuahua can live just about anywhere because of its tiny size. Socialized properly, it behaves very well with small children, although small children especially should be carefully taught to handle this delicate little creature with care.

Although they are sturdy for their size, they're still tiny, and they can be injured quite easily with rough handling. The Chihuahua can be a perfect companion to a solitary owner or a large family, again as long as proper care is taken to protect its fragility. They don't like the cold and prefer warmth, but this can be quite easily handled by dressing your little pet in dog sweaters or other cold-weather gear.Proper ExerciseWhile it is commonly believed that Chihuahuas don't need exercise, one of the most important things to keep in mind is that your Chihuahua will benefit from exercise on a daily basis. Because your pet is so small, it's tempting to carry your Chihuahua with you wherever you go instead of letting it walk – but your pet needs exercise! Not only does it need exercise purely for its physical release of excess energy, but because it fills the primal need for a dog to walk. In addition, because your dog needs to know you're the pack leader, putting it on a leash and then taking charge will show it who is boss.

If you don't take your dog on a daily walk as any dog needs to do, it may become neurotic, snappish, and unhappy.HealthAs with many purebred dogs, the Chihuahua is prone to quite a few health problems, including rheumatism, gum disease, and eye problems like glaucoma and corneal dryness. Since Chihuahuas' eyes protrude, they can be prone to injury if not protected. Some Chihuahuas are predisposed to a condition called a molera, which is an open spot in the skull. The molera opening is normal in newly-born puppies, but closes as the puppy gets older, in most cases. Until a puppy is about six months old, great care should be taken to protect the head. If the molera does not close, surgical intervention may be required.They may also be prone to hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, which is especially dangerous for puppies. As with other small breeds, they may also develop a luxating patella, where the kneecap slips out of place because of improper formation. Finally, they also have dental issues, and must undergo regular dental care.