I received a fantastic Mother’s Day present! Ronda Aycock of Choyas Chihuahuas sent me two photos of Carino (top) and Pepito (bottom) taken today.
They are now six weeks ago–and two weeks away from coming home to live with us! Carino is clearly demonstrating alpha male characteristics while Pepito remains “reserved and delicate,” according to Ronda. Since their names roughly translate Sweetie and Petie respectively, I perhaps should have named them the opposite. Nonetheless, they will both no doubt be very sweet. While personality traits of the parents Peanut and Jango would indicate that these two brothers will be laid-back, training remains important.
I have discovered several really informative books which are Chihuahua-specific in training methods and other vital information. The main book, which is a compendium of information is PetChiDog’s Giant Book of Chihuahua Care–364 pages on many different topics of concern to Chihuahua owners. PetChiDog’s website is well worth exploring. http://www.petchidog.com.