"Margaret" wrote in message
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A neighbor's daughter, age 16, wants to get a Chihuahua. Daughter is a
typical teenager with school activites and a part-time job so I have
already
commented on those factors as issues.
Can anyone provide information about health and behavior issues related to
this breed?

Thank you!
Margaret

Are the parents prepared to take care of this animal once the daughter:

-loses interest,
-goes away to college,
-gets an apartment that doesn't allow pets,
-marries someones that hates dogs

I would suggest your neighbor's family consider volunteering at a shelter or
fostering a dog before making a lifetime commitment to a pet, no matter what
Britney Spears or Paris Hilton do by bad example.

Kind regards,
(the)duckster