One of the better breeds for the climate, with desert ancestry on its side. Still needs shade and water, and paws burn on hot paving like any other dog.
Chihuahua
A whole guard dog in three kilograms.
Starting priceAED 5,200
Is a Chihuahua right for your home?
Chihuahuas are far more dog than their size suggests. They pick one person and defend them, notice everything that moves in the corridor, and live longer than almost any other breed on this page.
The reputation for snappiness comes from under-socialised puppies who are carried everywhere and never asked to meet the world on their own four feet. Socialise properly in the first four months and you get a confident, funny little dog.
Care essentials
- Let them walk. Constant carrying creates the exact insecurity people complain about.
- Three small meals a day as a puppy - toy breeds are prone to low blood sugar.
- Handle the mouth daily from day one; dental disease is the breed's main long-term issue.
Breed data sheet
| Adult weight | 1.5 - 3 kg |
|---|---|
| Adult height | 15 - 23 cm |
| Life expectancy | 14 - 18 years |
| Breed group | Toy |
| Coat | Smooth or long |
| Grooming | Low |
| Shedding | Low to moderate |
| Energy level | Moderate |
| Trainability | Moderate |
| With children | Better with older children |
| Apartment living | Excellent |
| UAE summer tolerance | Excellent |
Figures are typical adult ranges. Individual puppies vary.
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