Here are a few things to consider when shopping for your new puppy:

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We know puppies require lots of things when you’re just bringing them home.

Here’s a list to help you make some necessary purchases a little bit easier and ensure you get everything you need.

Harness & Leash

We highly recommend using a harness versus a collar to avoid putting unnecessary pressure on your puppy’s neck and trachea.

Some choices are:

Collar

While we don’t recommend using a collar to attach your leash to.

We do recommend using one to attach their registration and name tags. Never leave your baby unattended with collar on hazard of choking.

Here are some options: xxs collar, personalized collar, Bling collars, Rhinestones , Fancy rhinestone collars.

Dog ID Tags

We have some cute dog tags we think you’ll like: custom made dog tags, rhinestone dog tags.

Travel Carrier

These are some ideas for car seats and carriers: car seat , car seat , booster seat.

Blankets AND DOG BAGS

These are a few cozy options": cozy blanket soft blanket Plush throw Chihuahua blanket. A Few of our favorite carrying bags this Plush one.. Plush fur carrying bag

Dog Bowls

We recommend feeding your pup and giving them water and food in stainless steel dog bowls *rather than plastic. Clean these bowls daily to avoid contaminating your puppy’s food and water with germs.stainless steel non slip bowls*** .

Sweaters and Heated Pads

Chihuahua babies have a hard time regulating their body.temperatures.

Here are some links for sweaters and heated mats: COZY HEATED MAT ,Dog sweater XXS Hoodies LOPHIPETS Xxs Hoodie also available in larger sizes as your babies grow. xxs sweater, xxs sweater ,xxs turtleneck, Fleece jacket, Fleece sweater, Hoodies, Turtleneck pajamas ,sweaters Leopard coat, Leopard pajamas, Tie dye Fall coat, Sweatshirts, Puppy Blanket.

Play Yard

Our puppies are raised cage free so we recommend playyards instead to keep safe. Some options: We love these acrylic play yards PLAY YARD Our puppies are raised cage free so we recommend playyards instead to keep safe. Some options. Acrylic playpen. Acrylic playpen, Acrylic playpen pink playpen, Iris playpen.

Belly Bands and Diapers

These come in handy for males who raise their legs and females in heat: BELLY BANDS, waterproof bellyband, Belly Bands, Belly bands, FEMALE PANTIES, Xxs female dog diaper Belly band bellyband.

Fluffy Bed

Chihuahuas love a puff bed, Adorable bed, Unicorn bed , LADYBUG BED , Fluffy COW Bed, Fluffy Bed, PINK BED , Fluffy bed , GREEN MONSTER BED, Frog Comfort bed, COW BED, OCTOPUS BED, Squishmallows , Bed and blanket, Cuddle bed, Cuddle bed,HOT PINK BED, Light pink bed , Calming Cuddler Bed, Custom Pet Blanket, Personalized Chihuahua Blanket

Dog Food

While we do recommend home cooked BALANCED dog food from recipes nutritionally approved by holistic Veterinarians like Doctor Judy Morgan for the long term, or options like All Provide, Doctor Harvey's dog food, Honest Kitchen, when your puppy first goes home, you’ll need to keep them on the same kibble diet they were being fed and then slowly transition into the food you will feed them.

We have lots of details on puppy food here but for sake of reference, We have lots of details on puppy food here but for sake of reference, here is the link to the dry kibble you will need to buy prior to bringing your baby home.Fromms puppyfood Kibble and we always soak kibble with spring water to prevent choking. We add the following canned foods as toppers. Fromms puppy canned food, and this flavorhttps://Fromms Turkey and pumpkin

Nutritional Gel

Because little Chihuahua puppies are susceptible to hypoglycemia, we recommend purchasing Vetoquinol Nutri-Cal 4.25 Oz - High Calorie Supplement for Cats and Dogs Nutrical, Vetricyn Wound spray and Vetricyn Hydrogel , Silver honey spray gel Vetricyn Eye gel ,Vetricyn Eye wash, Zymox ear infection care, Antiseptic Ear Wash, Ear Cleaner

Eye Care, Ear care, And Wound Care

Vetricyn Wound spray and Vetricyn Hydrogel , Silver honey spray gel Vetricyn Eye gel ,Vetricyn Eye wash, Zymox ear infection care, Antiseptic Ear Wash, Ear Cleaner

Puppy Sling

Your new baby will love a Puppy Sling Comfy fur sling to be carried around and babies Comfort sling adorable sling Sling Purple sling.

Puppy Stairs

Chihuahuas are known for luxating patellas, it’s a good idea to outfit your home with a Pet stairs , Pet stairs for couch.and one for bed.

Puppy Toys

Here are some good choices for puppy toys. We never use rope toys due to high risk of abdominal obstruction if ends get chewed and ingested: krinkle toys , caterpillar toy favorite toy, Lamb Chop,Octopus, Ducky,

Pee Pads AND Paper pellet litter and litter pans

Our puppies have a lot of useful experience peeing and pooping lol. Our babies get trained to go in litter boxes and we only use paper pellets. We also use washable pads inside of therir playpen areas. Here are the links. Here are the links : :Disposable pads Washable pads , Washable pads, Washable pad, xlarge Washable pads. Washable pads for inside play yard, Paper Litter pellets, Pellet box.

Pet Odor Eliminator

This solution will help with those occasional incidents with your puppy. Nature's Miracle , Odoban, Nature's Miracle

Treats

Do not ever give rawhide treats. Always supervise your babies with any treats, Here are some treats we use .Natural COW Ears and cow hooves We fill the cow hooves with Greek wholefat yogurt and freeze and then give. Warning these hooves smell Chicken Feet, Cow ears and cow hooves We fill the cow hooves with Greek wholefat yogurt and freeze and then give. (Warning these hooves stink. )

Probiotics

we recommend daily probiotics for gut health. Some choices are Benebac probiotics ,Proviable probiotics, Benebac probiotics ,S Boulardi Goat Kefir (we find at Whole Foods) and Whole Greek Full Fat Yogurt

Dog Shampoos

here are some choicesShampoo,Whitening shampoo ,Chi Puppy Shampoo,Wild cherry puppy shampoo , Top Performance Shampoo

Mommy, Daddy, and Puppy matching outfits

Love t-shirts for Mom and puppy, Family Pajamas, Dog bandana and matching scrunchie, Matching socks, Matching pajamas, Matching Sweatshirts , Matching pajamas , personalized matching pajamas Matching dog and owner sweatshirt

safety predator vest

Coyote Vest if you live in an area of high bird and coyote predators we suggest investing in a vest Coyote vest, Anti hawk vest anti owl vest

Chihuahua Lovers Awesome Finds!

Chihuahua Throw, Personalized Dog Hoodie,Chihuahua Duvet Cover Bedding, Chihuahua Queen sized Duvet, Reserved For the Dog Pillow, Chihuahua Pillow, Chihuahua Pillow, Chihuahua Pillow, Chihuahua Shaped throw pillow, Chihuahua Blanket, Chihuahua BLING Keychain, Chihuahua Socks, donut pajamas , xxxs outfit, PLUSH COW Bed

If you would like to add something to the list, please don’t hesitate to email us at isabellachristyschihuahuas@gmail.com and we’ll update this page accordingly.

We certainly do appreciate your support.

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