12 Realities New Chihuahua Owners Must Accept

by pawbuzz on in Dogs 766

With its big eyes, big ears, and bigger-than-life attitude, the Chihuahua is the epitome of cocky canine in a petite package.

chihuahua 13This pint-sized pooch is master of his universe and fears nothing, characteristics that make him a most suitable pet for some people and the worst possible choice for others.

But a sudden spurt of popularity as the Taco Bell dog has brought notoriety, and demand for the tough and intelligent dogs has increased.

In lots of ways, bringing a new Chihuahua pup to your home is a lot like bringing home a newborn human baby.

If you are bringing a Chihuahua home, you will want to know what to expect as far as behavior how this dog will interact with you.

Check out the twelve realities new chihuahua owners must accept on the next page… and see if you can relate!

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766 thoughts on “12 Realities New Chihuahua Owners Must Accept”

  4. Connie Reeves Cooke

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    My four little Chi princesses are my very breath…they allow me to live here and cater to their every whim! And I gladly do their bidding!! Could not imagine my life without them!
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  7. Kitty Cruz

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    I have two long-haired Chihuahua’s as well. Their little adorable angels who wouldn’t hurt a fly. All I was saying is that kids need proper instructions on how to care for them. So having a Chihuahua around is teaching your kids how to have balance with animals. I agree with all of your statements. Cheers

  19. Janette Widhalm

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    I am in the veterinary industry and have a rescue fail chihuahua mix. She is tolerable of kids but is not a fan. I have seen SO many injuries to chihuahuas’ from small children. I know they don’t mean to – but it just happens because they are so delicate and children don’t fully understand. I don’t recommend that breed of dog to our clients with small children. Again – the children don’t mean to do it, but they don’t understand…..we had one client – the children broke both of the dogs front legs. Poor thing had to be euthanized…..

  24. Janette Widhalm

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    Yeah…it was so sad Kitty – she was under a year old. Broke my heart:( course in this industry – it gets broken a lot) BUT…I love what I do:) I am known as the chihuahua whisperer at work:) he he:) I do love them:)

  25. Janette Widhalm

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    I have gently corrected a few of the owners’ children – when they have come into the clinic, holding the two pound chihuahua, just explaining be very careful – fluffy can’t be held like that or flopped around like that – and then I just explain how fragile they are. I do it gently and have never had an owner complain yet.

  27. Kitty Cruz

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    I’ve worked at my moms preschool growing up. We would always bring our Chihuahua into the preschool and teach the kids how to properly care for a Chihuahua and how to pet them. That definitely takes time for them to learn. Some of these kids could be so rough on them. Clearly. It’s teaches them kindness and compassion. I can’t see a patent complaining because your teaching a child how to pet an animal:) cheers

  28. Janette Widhalm

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    Just makes me cringe though when I see it:) everyone is entitled to their own decision about the breed of dog for their family and I do respect that. I just feel med – large size dogs are better with small kids and are usually more tolerable. When I was a kid, my grandma had one, “Tiny”….and we didn’t mess with her. She was anti-kid:) he he:) funny though……I have seen chihuahuas’ with names like Goliath, Rambo, Rocky, just cracks me up:) They THINK they are that big:)

  29. Janette Widhalm

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    We have a client at our clinic…they have 6 chihuahua’s I believe and one Pappillon. I go to their house to do nail trims once every few months. They are ALL adorable – but the minute I turn to leave….I have one or two nipping at the ankle:) LOL…nothing painful or serious of course..cracks me up:)

  31. Kelly Oleary

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    I do u know u mean. A lot of kids just want to run up to them nd pick them up bcuz they r so small. It happens to me a lot when we r walking. My Chi will bite in a second so u do have to be more cautious with them if they weren’t raised arnd kids.

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