12 Realities New Chihuahua Owners Must Accept

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

  1. These guys are so smart, cocky, fearless, loving, funny, loyal and wonderful companions! I love the buggy picture at the end of the “12 realities” if you read above.

  2. I never went looking for a Chihuahua but I fostered one and rescued another one that was being abused so here I amwith my two sweet girls that I love so much and have so much personality I love my cats and sleep under the covers with me since the very first night I got them and their best friendis an 80 pound great pyranese mix

  3. ,I have 2 females. And every thing posted is ABSOLUTELY TRUE!!!! I also have two cats. All are fixed. The bigger chihuahua gets along with both cats, the smaller one is a little $#%&!@* crabby with the male cat.

  4. My sweet little Chiquita and i are best friends. I would be lost without her. This is how we nap. After bunches of kisses. She will come put her little head to my lips and move it where she wants her kisses. So sweet

  5. I had 2 chihuahuas Chico & co co sadly Chico passed away nearly 3 weeks ago I was so heart broken crying all the time miss him so much co co has been there 4 me she’s knows something is wrong & she misses Chico 2 she’s my baby love her so much she gives me cuddles & kisses me won’t leave my sight

  6. My Tippy, who was 17, passed in February while I was in the hospital having heart surgery. My daughter and son took care of burying her in the fur baby plot behind our home.

  7. I never considered a chihuahua, ever. But space dictated a small dog and along came this fella. So glad I had him, best decision I’ve ever taken. Wouldn’t be without him now.

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