dog · Boop field guide
Chihuahua
World's smallest breed — and the most stolen from front yards.
Chihuahuas are small enough to disappear in a coat pocket. They live 14–18 years if healthy, but they're fragile — falls from low heights and collisions with larger dogs cause real injury.
What makes them, them
- 3–6 lb adult; smooth or long coat.
- Patellar luxation, hydrocephalus, dental crowding.
- Cold-sensitive — winter coats not optional.
- Hypoglycaemia in toy lines under 3 lb.
Safety — what actually goes wrong
- Predator risk in urban + rural areas — never unsupervised outside.
- Harness only — collars cause tracheal damage.
- Tag mandatory; Chis are stolen from front yards regularly.
How Boop helps Chihuahuas stay home
Boop Mini fits a Chihuahua harness with no jingle and no extra weight.
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