I bathe Chica maybe 2-3 times a year. My chihuahua book says that chi's do not need to be bathed unless they are dirty. So it recommends fewer baths. Brushing their coat is cleaning the little chi also. Chihuahuas never smell bad. They don't have any smell. They are very clean animals, especially if they are indoor pets.I bathe her myself and trim her nails myself. Oh, I forgot to mention that she is a short hair, the long hair chis need more grooming.