So I am delighted to announce though that we're the first pet insurer to add the Great Chihuahua to our covered breed list.
Per our press release today:
“I fell in love with the Great Chihuahua when a friend got one last year. Until I saw it, I was so sure it was a joke! Standing beside one makes you laugh so hard, it’s the ultimate dog therapy. As with any dog, veterinary costs are more than you think so it makes sense for Embrace to insure them just like any other dog breed.”
Our good friend over at Pet Connection, Christie Keith, renowned large dog expert and pet columnist, commented on the new breed:
'So many owners of small dogs tell me, as their tiny, barking, growling toys launch themselves in a frenzy at my giant breed dogs, 'He doesn't know how small he really is!' It makes sense that toy-dog owners would take that to the next logical extreme, and start producing dogs who are as big as they believe themselves to be.'
Despite the dog's amazing size, the Great Chihuahua is quite the character but you do have to be careful with her around small children:
As you would expect from her roots as a Cartel protection dog, she is more than just candy coating, and she will fiercely protect her family if she perceives any threat to them. She may also chase cats or other animals, and her herding instinct can kick in around children as well. Be sure to teach her that bumping, chasing, and tackling children is not permitted before some serious damage occurs.
As with all purebred dogs, the Great Chihuahua is prone to some hereditary conditions you need to be especially careful of orthopedic conditions such as luxating patella and hip dysplasia. The vet bills can really grow since your veterinarian is unlikely to be familiar with this breed.
