Lets Talk Chihuahua Temperament What's Good What's Bad.

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

Short coat, double. This is a short outer coat, plus a woolly undercoat for insulation. Because of the two layers, this coat sheds more than.

Short coat, single. With no undercoat, this coat looks and feels sleek and sheds less than a double coat.

Long coat, double. Long outer coat, plus wooly undercoat. This coat needs the most brushing and combing, takes more blow-drying after a bath, and sheds a good deal. Some of these dogs are so bushy they resemble Pomeranians.

Long coat, single. This "long" coat is typically shortish on the body, with feathering restricted to the ears, backs of the legs, stomach, hindquarters, and tail. A single longboat is much easier to groom than a double longcoat, and sheds less than a double coat of either length.

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Miss Squeak Talks Miss Mildred Chihuahua Fur Everywhere!

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 Miss Mildred and the amount of fur that falls off  her tiny little body gee whizz  I never thought a little chihuahua would shed so much. But yes the answer is she sheds everywhere on everything and is just amazing how much fur comes off this tiny furbaby so thats what I am going to talk about in this blog, How to deal with a shedding chihuahua furbaby and this is some of the things I do to help around my house the with the attack of the Miss Mildred fur bunnies ! 

As you can see in the pictures our house is wood floors and thats great for easy fur cleaning but we have lots of red rugs and blankets on the inside and outside lounge areas and we have to wash them every week as little Miss Mildred covers them with her fur bunnies but look at her face she just melts my heart and I don't really mind having her fur bunnies on me but I strive to have a fur free house so it can be a little bit of a issue! We have lots of other furbabys in our pack and even though I have to clip them every 6 weeks it seems to be just Miss Mildred the chihuahua thats sheds over everything. So what are some things we can do to try to keep the fur bunnies to a minimum.

Dealing With a Shedding Chihuahua

Because of their tiny size, some individuals automatically assume that Chihuahuas do not shed. The reality is, however, that all dogs with fur are going to shed a minimum to a certain degree. While it may solely be a little bit of fur here and there, different times it will blanket the floors and furniture of your house, making it even harder to keep your outfit clean before heading out the door. Before you go throwing in the towel, though, you must familiarise yourself with ways that to reduce their shedding. While you may already be doing a little of these things, there are probably others to a small degree surprise you.

What you need to understand concerning Shedding Chihuahuas

Both long-coat and smooth-coat Chihuahuas will just one shed. sadly, this can be only one of their "characteristics" that you simply should learn to deal with. Contrary to what many people, however, the long-coat variety tend to shed less than their counterpart the smooth-coat. the explanation for this can be merely because of the lack of an undercoat. If you have ever petted or rubbed your hands on the body of a long-coat Chihuahua, you will have noticed  how soft yet firm their coat feels. without an undercoat, long-coat Chihuahuas will typically shed less than smooth-coat.

Like most dogs, Chihuahuas can shed a larger quantity of fur throughout the spring and summer months once their winter coat is not any longer required. Chihuahuas tend to keep their fur throughout the winter for an additional level of protection against the cold temperatures. Once winter is gone and also the temperatures begin to rise, the shedding can begin once more. Keep an eye fixed your Chihuahua towards the top of the winter season to examine once they begin shedding.

Now for that question that is probably burning a hole in your mind - "How do I cut back my Chihuahua's shedding?" As long as you put forth the effort using the ways listed below, even the foremost furry and problematic Chihuahuas may be restrained. Here are a number of the tried and tested ways to scale back a Chihuahua's shedding:

The first line of defense you have got against a shedding Chihuahua is correct grooming. Brushing a Chihuahua's coat can naturally work to get rid of loose fur that may otherwise fall on the ground or your article of furniture. Ideally, you must use a really fine-bristled comb that is capable to enticing excess fur.In addition to brushing, you should also be bathing your Chihuahua often as a part of their overall grooming routine. Brushing can probably get "most" of the loose fur off your Chihuahua's body, however some of it'll inevitably stay on till it falls off somewhere within your home. Bathing them, however, will help wash away any fur that was missed once brushing. the bottom of your tub might have a pleasant pile of fur afterwards, however that is better than it ending up on the ground of your home

As previously mentioned, Chihuahua tend to shed a lot of throughout the spring and summer months, therefore you will need to focus your grooming efforts throughout this time of year. this does not essentially mean that they will not shed throughout winter, however if they are doing it'll be considerably less.

It should go without saying that vacuuming and cleanup your home more frequently will you cope with their shedding additional a lot of. attempt to get into the habit of vacuuming a minimum of once per week. you may be stunned to examine simply what quantity fur is picked up off the ground once vacuuming.

Keeping your Chihuahua off the furniture also will cut back the quantity of fur on it. Your Chihuahua might not like having to get in their bed initially, however it is necessary to keep your article of furniture fur-free. If that is not enough, you'll be able to go one step more by employing a lint-roller on that. Simply run the lint-roller across the surface of any article of furniture to instantly take away pet fur.

No matter however hard you try to forestall it, your Chihuahua is going to shed their hair. Take a second or 2 to go through your home and establish areas that attract the best quantity of hair. you can then focus your cleanup efforts here after you notice your Chihuahua is shedding lots. Vacuuming, sweeping and dusting furniture are simple and straightforward ways that to pick up excess hair. Also take a moist towel and run it along the baseboards of your home, as pet hair often gets stuck here. I run the moist towel over Miss Mildred as well as it gets the fur off her as well in-between her baths. 

I hope this has help you out with a few ideas on how to cope with your shedding Chihuahua.

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