Age is merely a number and there are some older drivers who have experienced little if any physical diminishment. Still, for many, the march of time brings with it ailments and conditions that can make driving uncomfortable and downright dangerous. Fortunately, today's automobiles are available with a host of features designed to help compensate for many of the physical changes that can come with aging.
Both British and American breed standards state that a Chihuahua must not weigh more than six pounds for conformation. However, the British standard also states that a weight of two to four pounds is preferred and that if two dogs are equally good in type, the more diminutive one is preferred.
The Chi-Pom. No matter which side of the family your Chi-Pom takes after, figure that he'll mature at 6 pounds or less. That makes him a pretty portable pet. Chihuahuas are usually aware that they're small and vulnerable. That's not necessarily the case with the Pom, who thinks of himself as a big dog in a little canine's body.