With its big eyes, big ears, and bigger-than-life attitude, the Chihuahua is the epitome of cocky canine in a petite package.
This 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!
Donna Davis
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It’s my Bailey
Florence Shirk-Palmer
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Pretty much fits my life!
Pam Sprenger
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Janette Widhalm, why would a dog be put down for broken legs?
Leslie East Mestayer
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Kitty Cruz, I have a three pound take up, she adores any and all children! All the children in the family have been taught to treat her as a baby and they do. I have to watch adults around her more than anybody else, because they forget to watch and will step on her, so it’s not the children if a child is taught correctly to begin with
Ashley Dewan Morra
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Will Simota
Steve Stepanski
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Top picture, Rico is a rescue chihuahua and Princess is my fawn baby . We love them both. They rule the house. Home cooked meals , tummy rubs and naps with daddy and lots of kisses !
Will Simota
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Hehehe
Muff-Anne York-Haley
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You forgot to mention that you’re now the proud owner of an armpit piranha!
Carol D Marcum
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The pup looks just like my Carlton. He passed last Aug. One of the hardest days of my life. He was my best friend.
Paula M Windust
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Having waited 25 years for my first chihuahua, I can only say, I am extremely happy with her and won’t be waiting another 25, for the next one…
Jacquelyn Trommer
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Lauren Finn Cassie Clara
Lorraine Tcb Madgwick
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Not true our puppy cuddles up to my two year old sleeps with my 8 year old and loves my older two boys
Lorraine Tcb Madgwick
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Shhh
Lauren Finn
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So good
Betsy Elizabeth Sifuentez
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I think they are good with babies. I have had mine since she was 8 weeks and she’s amazing with my 2 year old. If they are not use to kids of course they will be weird around them but I have a 2 year old and my dog loves him.
Atieh Nasirzadeh
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Ali Alavi khode khode Chico 😀 <3
Atieh Nasirzadeh
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Farzaneh Nasirzadeh daghighan in khode chico eee :))
Connie Reeves Cooke
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Sounds like our house! My two little white long-hairs, Popi and Chita, were rescued from a puppy mill by the Houston Humane Society (I’m the board president) and I knew I had to have them the minute I laid eyes on them! My little brown long-hair, Coco, was my parents’ baby and when they both died in 2009, she came to live with us. I had given her to them for Christmas in 2000. And my little white short hair, Baby, belonged to my granddaughters and they were going to give her away when she was 18 months old. I told them over my dead body, so she came to live with us. They’re all getting up in age, 8 to 16, but I try not to ever think about that! They really are the light of my life!
Connie Reeves Cooke
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They are precious!!
Cathy Smith Chandler
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Connie Reeves Cooke Thank You
Ali Alavi
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Atieh akheyyy, albate chicco e ma azin zibatare haaa ;p
Atieh Nasirzadeh
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Khososiyatasho migam
Connie Reeves Cooke
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They think they are Bull Mastiffs!!! Baby bit a German Shepherd on the nose once. He looked at her like, what are you?!?! Love their fearlessness but really have to watch them!!
Katie Ouellette
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Michael Johnston
Frank Tapparo
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Looks like Lulu
Patricia Herrera
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They are very loveing dog
Crystal Brooks
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There very loving and great with kids Pebbles loves my girls and we all love her
Michelle Moore
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Maisie Moore no 9.
Patricia Herrera
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So cute
Maisie Moore
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the eye
Hayley Bennett
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Nicole Bennett
Suella Rapp Lamont
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Teagan Lamont
Sue Blackwood
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I love mine
Jay Whalen
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Carmen Tirado. Lmao. ALL TRUE
Carmen Tirado
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Omg it’s all true..wow!
Christina Wolfe
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Looks kinda like my Chihuahua! ! But this is the most precious pic I have seen! Love!!
Kristie Lynn
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My sweet babies!
Silke Weger
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Süß
Zain Babar
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Becky Walker
TAnya Mrdutt Barstad
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Especially #12!
Dhavan Mussa
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#9 is the best
Sylvie Boucher
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Alex… all Brady….
Kelli Ramirez
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Eleazar Luna
Eleazar Luna
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Crazy chihuahua eye is a real thing too..
Zain Babar
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I love this so much
Maxine Cranage
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awwww
Mark Tiller
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They are SMART!!! And they are curious and protective!
Becky Walker
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It’s all very true, forgot to mention you’ll learn the chihuahua nap schedule.
Kathy Blagrove
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i have 3 wah wahs as my hubby says and all 12 are true lol
Zain Babar
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It makes me want one so much. But it says chi are lazy. Are they really????