Whitney Veterinary Hospital and
Cat Care Clinic

4707-4715 N. Sheridan Road - Peoria, Il. 61614
309-685-4707 - 309-685-4715

Kermit Beans is a Chihuahua Mix!

The Chihuahua is lively, graceful and small. It can have long or short hair. This saucy little dog desperately hates the cold and will seek warmth wherever it can find it. Its exercise needs can easily be met with indoor play. The short coat needs very little care, but the long coat needs frequent brushing. They may have any color of coat.

This tiny 6 pound dog has quite a history! It may have originated in China and been taken to South America centuries ago – (think ancient times and Aztecs!) – where it was used as a ceremonial dog. No, they didn’t dress them up fancy and worship them! (That’s us!) The Aztec people thought that the deceased needed a little red dog to lead them to the afterlife, so when a family member died, they sacrificed the dog & buried it with them. Sometimes they even ate them.

These little dogs become devoutly attached to their owner and may try to be protective. They’re not very good at it, but they try! They’re usually good with other pets and household members.

We are pleased to welcome Kermit Beans to our practice!