Judges will also be looking for dogs that have feathering down the legs, on the feet and a large ruff on the neck. New owners of Chihuahuas are often full of questions concerning their new pet. One common question is about the amount of tears a Chihuahua will produce. This is very common in such a tiny dog, with large eyes that are so very close to the floor. The same sparkling, saucy eyes that an owner will often fall instantly in love with act like a magnet to every bit of dust and dirt that can be blown or kicked up.
Tears are nature s way of cleansing the eye while keeping it moist.
The Chihuahua s tears should be clear and have the consistency of water. A veterinarian should check out any other discharge or color as soon as possible. While sterile or distilled water can be used to flush an eye that has a foreign object in it, at no time should the owner attempt to use human medication on the eyes without the advice of their veterinarian. Certain components like cortisone and other types of steroidal products that are often ingredients in eye ointments can actually cause more damage than help to eyes in cases of corneal injuries. Chihuahuas are not normally a finicky eater unless the owner makes them one.