He is super afraid of very big dogs I’ve noticed he gets super nervous around them and I don’t blame him. He does bark when someone enters the house, outside he rarely barks, and doesn’t bark at other dogs unless they do it first. He talks a lot makes a lot of hmm and mmm noises he sounds like he’s suspicious or annoyed, it’s super cute.

They had also got him from a shelter so we’re likely his 3rd owners. I got him when he was 3 from the SPCA the previous owner didn’t have time for him or money and only had him a year. I have a Rat-cha names River I’ve had him 6 months. With a maximum life expectancy of 18 years, the rat-cha is one of the longest living crosses.The quantity is similar to dog breeds of its size and energy levels. Schedule for meals that consist of highly nutritious dog food. If you discover your Rat-cha is too much food or toy possessive, it is best left for veterinarians or training professionals. Possessive toy behavior can often enhance the inborn tendencies of aggression instead of suppressing them, which can potentially be a very dangerous condition.The apt place for such meetings can be the area in between you and your neighbor’s yard or may be a small, quiet area in a park. To help your dog socialize and mix with other canines safely, plan for doggie-meetings outside its ‘territory’ (your house), in a neutral area, to prevent your Rat-cha from feeling territorial, and at the same time, not letting your dog intrude inside the territory of the other dogs.Diabetes is also not uncommon with chihuahua-cross dogs.Īlso remember, care must be taken while you pick up these small dogs.Cover them thoroughly in dog sweaters or something similar. Dogs from the chihuahua bloodlines might fall into a coma in such weather conditions.

Extreme care is recommended while taking your dog out in the cold weather, or expose them for too long.

The female rat-chas have often been seen having difficulty during whelping.

Apart from general dog issues (like allergies, etc.), you should also consider the following points:

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