Chiweenies have been bred since the early 1990s and are gaining popularity with dog owners due to their adorable appearance and cheerful demeanor (Tokic, 2013). The O'Neils do not know if Rico's parents were Chiweenies or if one was a Dachshund and the other a Chihuahua.
Like most Chiweenies, Rico is reluctant to formal training (Tokic, 2013). However, he is highly intelligent and knows hundreds of words including "snacky snack," "dog park," "momma," "daddy," "walk," "no," and "play."
Chiweenies are prone to dental issues, a common trait with Chihuahuas (dogtime.com, 2016). Chiweenies thrive on high quality kibble, as it strengthens and cleans teeth (Tokic, 2013).
This blog provides information on what Chiweenie owners can expect from their dog and how to provide optimal care and a loving home for their four legged family member.
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Dogtime.com (2016). Chihuahuas. Evolve Media LLC. Retrieved from
http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/chihuahua
O'Neil, G. (2015). Rico at the dog park [graphic image]. Riverside CA.
O'Neil, G. (2015). Rico at the helm [graphic image]. Riverside CA.
O'Neil, G. (2014). Rico watching football [graphic image]. Riverside CA.
O'Neil, S. (2015). Christmas with the Ricodog. [graphic image]. Riverside CA.
Tokic, A. (2013). Chiweenies. Petguide.com. Vertical Scope Inc. Retrieved from http://www.petguide.com/breeds/dog/chiweenie/
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