Chihuahuas are comical, entertaining, and loyal little dogs, absolutely brimming with personality – often a quirky and eccentric personality unmatched by any other breed.
Other than that generalization, Chihuahuas are extremely variable. You can find individuals who are lively or placid. Bold or timid. Feisty or mellow. Confident or nervous. Stubborn or eager to please.
How a Chihuahua turns out depends mightily on the genetic temperament of the parents and grandparents. In other words, entire lines of Chihuahuas are social or delinquent, and if you bring home an individual who has hereditary genes for a bad temperament... Socialisation and coaching typically can help overcome unhealthy genes in a Chihuahua.
But socialization and coaching are still very important! If truth be told, as long as your Chihuahua has inherited genes for a normal temperament, how you raise them can determine how they turns out.
Chihuahuas don't have a very good name among the overall public. Ask a number of individuals, "Do you think that Chihuahuas are nice little dogs?" and see what percentage of them exclaim, "No! they are nasty very little things who bite!"
I have to mention that this reputation has some basis in reality. As I explained, Chihuahuas usually inherit genes for a nasty temperament.....because numerous individuals breed Chihuahuas whose temperaments are unhealthy. Additionally, many of us treat their Chihuahua sort of like a stuffed toy or doll, or as a substitute for an individual's baby.
They tote the Chihuahua everyplace in their arms, do not teach any commands, make fun of signs of aggression, Make excuses for bad behaviour, and soothe and coo over the dog constantly.
It's no surprise such a big amount of Chihuahuas are neurotic! They are made that way by their owners. All dogs, no matter their size, should be schooled a way to walk on their own four feet, how to do what they are told, and how to get on peacefully with the world.
Now, "getting on peacefully" does not invariably mean that a Chihuahua LIKES everybody. On the contrary, many Chihuahuas are naturally suspicious toward strangers. however they'll be suspicious without letting everybody within earreach realize it, or without attending to threats. It's up to YOU to draw and enforce the line.
Similarly, while most Chihuahuas get on nice with other pets in their family, they have an inclination to lift a ruckus once they spy an odd dog. Again, you've got to place a stop to this from day one or it'll get out of hand.
Fortunately, there also exist Chihuahuas who are unapproachable, however who can eventually approach individuals in their own good time, particularly if the person isn't pushy or insistent. and a few Chihuahuas are terribly friendly right from the beginning and can head to anyone.
Chihuahuas do appear to acknowledge and like their own breed, therefore it is a nice idea to keep 2 of them. They keep one another company once you are gone, they play together, clean each other's ears (Chihuahuas are often obsessive ear-lickers!), and keep one another warm by cuddling together.
Chihuahuas love heat, oh, yes! they're going to hunt down the tiniest place within which to bask, and that they tunnel underneath blankets and towels. you've got to watch out whenever you sit down on your lounge or bed, as there can be a Chihuahua tucked underneath there!
The most troublesome issue to teach a Chihuahua? Toilet training . Chihuahuas are often terribly tough to toilet train – one of the foremost troublesome of all breeds – particularly in cold or wet weather. Think about an inside litter box, or a doggie door that leads out to a covered potty space.
If you want a dog who...
Is small and simple to carry
Comes in a variety of sizes, coats, and colors
Is oh-so-funny and amusing in offbeat ways (hard to explain – you gotta be there!)
Is very loyal
Is a great traveler
Doesn't want a lot of exercise
LOVES heat
Lives a long time
A Chihuahua could also be right for you.
If you do not wish to contend with...
The fragility of toy breeds
The fine line you wish to walk with toy breeds, where you need to safeguard their safety, however need them to stand on their own four feet and be well-behaved
Notorious toilet training difficulties
Suspiciousness, shrillness, and high-strung temperaments in some lines, or when babied or spoiled or not socialized enough or made to behave.
A Chihuahua might not be right for you.
Another thing to think about is the fact this little bundle of joy and happiness the Chihuahua are the best at shedding their fur all over the place and if you love to cuddle and smuggle your furbaby you will end up having a new fashion asset and it comes in what ever you furbaby is I have found if I comb Miss Mildred then rub her with a damp cloth I am able to reduce the amount of fur that comes off of her little body I also have a jumper dress or t-shirt on her that help as well !
Here is a little more information on the issue of Shedding.
Chihuahua shed! Because they're so small, their shedding is not usually a big issue for people, but I did want to make you aware that Chihuahuas shed! since many potential owners have been misinformed that Chihuahuas are "hypoallergenic" or "light shedding." This is not true at all. If you come to my house on any day of the week, you will leave with tan and white hairs on your clothes....Tan and White hairs that belong to my Chihuahua, Miss Mildred . Once again, Chihuahuas shed!
Now, how much they shed depends on
what kind of coat they have.
Chihuahuas, you see, come in four coats
Chihuahuas, you see, come in four coats
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