Housing a Chihuahua Inside or Outdoors Determining when to keep a chihuahua indoors is a hard decision for most canine owners to make. The disruption of a clean home is sometimes enough motivation to keep the family chihuahua outside. But not everyone in the family will perceive the family chihuahuas cohabiting indoors the same way. Not to mention, on the chihuahua owner's behalf it may induce a feeling of rejection. The Lowchen, a small, somewhat rare breed of dog, is native to France. It's called "petit chien lion" or, "little lion dog". This is due to its fur growth, as it resembles the mane of a lion. Generally, larger DOGS are built for outdoor living. But before, moving the family pet outdoors, consider changing the overall set-up of your home. Is there a place or a way to rearrange rooms or furniture to make a DOG'S presence less invasive? A holding room for the chihuahuas to stay while they dry off could curtail the extra work. Some chihuahua owners do not like the regular maintenance of cleaning the floor and guarding against mud. The Broholmer is a breed that is recognized only in Denmark. It was thought extinct in the 1960's but, in December of 1974, a purebred Broholmer popped up in Finland. This dog was a male, and the owners hoped to find a female for him to mate with, but it never happened. While still recognized as a breed, an example has yet to appear again. Newfoundlands have webbed feet, just like ducks. They also have extremely water-proof fur. Those features, as well as their great strength, loyalty and willingness to learn, make newfies great candidates to work as water rescue dogs. Not everyone has an affinity or love of chihuahuas like everyone else. In cases where a family member seems resentful or put off by the presence of a chihuahua, limit their responsibility of interaction. Some people are more apt to abuse a chihuahua. It is unfair for a canine to become any area of contention. The Lundehund is a breed which has lived solely on two islands in the north of Norway. The Lundehund has sever extra toes and paw cushions! That makes it excellent as a climbing dog, bred for rugged terrain. It also has the unusual ability to close its ears. While adult dalmations are covered in cute black spots, dalmation puppies are actually born solid white. Their spots don't show up until they are at least a week old. Sometimes not until they are a month old. Since most canines are highly adaptable beings, making the transition from outdoor living from indoor living takes a little time. A chihuahua trainer can demonstrate how to make the transition from indoor living to outside. When it comes to collies there is some debate about the smooth-coat collie. Some breed organizations consider the smooth-coat and rough-coat dogs to be variations of the same breed. Others consider them to be completely seperate. Basset hounds are fabulous at hunting and they make wonderful companion dogs. However, even with those great qualities, basset hounds are horrible swimmers! Their legs are simply too small to keep their heavy, long bodies afloat properly. Another way to compromise with the household maintenance of chihuahua is to alternate chore responsibilities. The family member who does not like cleaning up behind the chihuahuas, can contribute to chores by cleaning the bathroom. The actual master of the chihuahua should be required to clean up behind the chihuahua. The dachshund's name comes from it's earliest use. The dachshund was originally a badger hunter. In German, Dachs means "badger," Hund is "hound". This explains the breed's curious and inquisitive nature, which has survived to this day. The first living being to travel in space was a small mixed breed dog named Laika, who gave her life orbiting the earth in the Russian Sputnik in 1957. John F. Kennedy's terrier, Charlie, sired 4 puppies with Laika's daughter, Pushinka. Basset hounds have incredibly long ears. In fact, the dog with the largest ears in the world is a Basset Hound. His name is Mr. Jeffries. The dog's ears are 11.5 inches long, and are insured. Beagles are known to be extremely social and cheerful dogs. They are expected to be so friendly that, even in dog shows, the judges expect them to be happy. They have points removed in the judging if they look to be unhappy. The dachshund's name comes from it's earliest use. The dachshund was originally a badger hunter. In German, Dachs means "badger," Hund is "hound". This explains the breed's curious and inquisitive nature, which has survived to this day. Dandie Dinmont is a fictional character in Sir Walter Scott's "Guy Mannering", published in 1814. The main character had mustard and pepper terriers. Although Dandie Dinmont dogs were in existence for many years previously, it is this character that gave the breed their name.