Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of Dog known to man. They are named after the region of Mexico where they have been thought to originate. The Chihuahua is quite cute and quite tiny. They are often thought of as hyper dogs and aggressive but the truth is they can be calm with some training. The Chihuahua is quite smart and responds to training and their owners quite quickly.

The Chihuahua does offer many advantages. Their size makes them very adaptable to a wide variety of environments. They are great in houses and apartments. They need small quantities of food and offer good companionship.

There are some disadvantages to the Chihuahua. They have been known to nip and bite children. Their size makes them a bit aggressive towards things that are larger then they are. Children being quite quick and playful might frighten the Chihuahua unintentionally. It is recommended that a child be at least 12 before introducing a Chihuahua into the home.

The Chihuahua also tends to be loyal to only one person. They may grow to like other members over time but generally they seem themselves as a one person dog. They can however, be trained not to nip and bite other family members so everyone get along well enough.

The Chihuahua also tends to be quite fearless. They will lash out at anything larger if they feel threatened. This may sound brave but it has resulted in some serious injuries and even deaths when a Chihuahua has picked a fight with the wrong dog. If your considering multiple pets then a second Chihuahua would be better then another dog. They tend to get on better with members of their own breed than other dogs.

The Chihuahua comes in many breeds. There are teacup Chihuahuas as well as longhaired Chihuahuas. You can get Chihuahuas from breeders or Chihuahua rescues.

Chihuahuas are good dogs due to their size but some knowledge about them needs to be learned. Sometimes their aggression is down to fear and not anger. However, they are smart dogs and can be trained. Chihuahuas can be fun to own if you treat them properly. Keep them away from small children and large dogs and you should be fine.