I came across a health insurance plan (through Pet Assure) specifically for chihuahuas!  I hope you find this helpful.  Leave comments or questions below!

http://www.petassure.com/chihuahua-pet-insurance.html

I thought this was worth sharing:

http://www.akc.org/breeds/chihuahua/video.cfm

What to know BEFORE you buy a Chihuahua
Please keep in mind how WONDERFUL this breed is. These are loyal, lovable, and adorable dogs! Well worth the effort…

1. Buying a Chihuahua is a long-term commitment
   Chihuahuas live 12-18 years, so keep in mind how long you will have your chi. Are you ready for that commitment?
2. Chihuahuas are not kid friendly
   Although you can train your chi to become friendly with your own children, they will not be friendly to your children’s friends since they take a long time to warm up to strangers. You also want to keep in mind that Chihuahuas also have a difficult time getting along with dogs outside their breed. However, you can help them overcome this through a socialization class.
3. Chihuahuas are fragile
   Chihuahuas are very fragile dogs. Their bones can break, they get cold easily (and therefore need clothes), and their stomachs are often sensitive. Be ready to visit the veterinarian regularly.
4. Chihuahuas need attention
   New owners often underestimate how much attention their Chihuahua needs. When I first purchased my Chihuahua, he cried through the night until I let him sleep with me. If you work full-time, be ready to hire a dog walker. This breed not only loves attention, but needs it to be healthy!

If you are ready for this commitment, prepare for a loyal, loving, and drop-dead adorable dog that you will love and will love you!

Check out this link:

http://www.progressive.com/auto/progressive-car-insurance/pet-injury-coverage.aspx

I came across this great website which helps you connect with other chihuahua owners!

http://chihuahua.meetup.com/

What the Pet Store Never Tells You

1. Is the chihuahua registered?
   This is so important to know, especially if you plan on breeding your chihuahua. In order to breed (at least legally and to be able to charge a reasonable price) your chihuahua will need to have a geneological record through a registration. Although it is somewhat expensive to buy his/her records, it is well worth it.
2. Are the chihuahua’s teeth in?
   So many chihuahua get double canines, have underbites, and have teeth that come in miserabily crooked to the point they end up in their upper lip! This is not a joke…although this may sound silly to the breeder/pet owner, ask to check the puppy’s teeth before making a final decision on purchasing him/her.
3. Does the chihuahua have luxated patellas?
   Again, this is so common in chihuahuas and is VERY expensive to repair. Surgery for luxated patellas ranges from $1000-$3000 (maybe more than what you paid for the actual dog) and is very painful for them. Breeders should not be breeding chihuahuas with this disorder and pet owners should not be selling chihuahuas with it either!
4. Where did the chihuahua come from?
   Despite whether or not the chihuahua is registere, you will want to know where exactly the pet store got your chihuahua. If your chihuahua came from a breeder, you may want to investigate what type of breeder he/she is and to see if there are any online reviews.
5. How long has the puppy been in the pet store?
   You will want to know how long your puppy has been in the pet store. If he/she has been in the pet store several months in a cage alone, you may want to consider quick socialization intervention. You will also know that your puppy is going to need a strict potty training plan if the pet store does not take the dogs out to go to the bathroom.
6. What type of food has the pet store been feeding your new puppy?
   You will want to know this because switching food brands can often be upsetting to your puppy’s digestive system. You will also want to have a “heads up” of possible upset stomach if you are switching foods. This is normal for a few days, but if symptoms persist you may want to give your vet a call.

Enjoy!  Here’s a list of recommended chihuahua names:

Let us know what you named YOUR new chihuahua.

Male Chihuahua Names

1. Alamo
2. Apollo
3. Bach
4. Bart
5. Bruno
6. Bruiser
7. Butch
8. Caesar
9. Cash
10. Chip
11. Cliff
12. Cujo
13. Diego
14. Duke
15. fierce
16. Hercules
17. Homer
18. Horatio
19. Ice
20. Jet
21. Jose
22. Juan
23. lucky
24. Paco
25. Peanut
26. Pepper
27. Pinto
28. Pedro
29. Pepe
30. Rambo
31. Rocky
32. Spike
33. Titan

Female Chihuahua Names

1. Angel
2. Bailey
3. Barbie
4. Belle
5. Candy
6. Catalina
7. Cocoa
8. Crystal
9. Daisy
10. Dakota
11. Darla
12. Delila
13. Dolly
14. Dutchess
15. DD
16. Ginger
17. Ivy
18. Jasmine
19. Kanga
20. Lady
21. Lilly
22. LuLu
23. Mandy
24. Mercedes
25. Pixie
26. Princess
27. Roxy
28. Starly
29. Thumbelina
30. Tinkerbell

I found this on youtube!  The CUTEST howling puppy chihuahua!