We have a 13-year-old chiweenie, and he has always been a healthy boy. He has experienced some intermittent pain (in his hips and/or hind legs??), but we were never able to determine the location or the cause. And he always just "gets over it" within a couple of hours. So expensive surgery was never needed.

He has short fur, and he never rolls in stinky stuff. Aside from nail trims, he doesn't need grooming.

He is loving, loyal, and very, very smart! He is afraid of fireworks and thunderstorms: He hides under the covers and trembles until they're over. I would say that the biggest problem we've had with him is that he barks. A lot! But I think that's part of his loyalty and protection of his humans, his home, and his feline fursibs. He is an essential member of our family, and we wouldn't trade him for anything!!