if i were to buy a year old chihuahua, would it become attached to me since they are one person dogs, or would it be missing the person who had it before, and not really like me? do they only create a good bond when they are puppies
2007-01-27 16:12:09 · 8 answers · asked by bambi 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Hi my family just adopted a chihuahua and he loves us and not sure if he misses his previous owner..He loves me and my daughter and doesn't favor either one of us, sounds like you have wrong information..His name is snoop dogg
2007-01-27 16:21:53 · answer #1 · answered by jojo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do create a special bond with their owners but if you are patient and take the time to form a bond with the chihuahua and let it know that you can be trusted and move slow he/she will be able to bond with you as well. I had to giveup my chihuahua mix when my boys were born and she was 4 years old at the time and after being at my grandmas for a few months now it is like she has been there forever. It just takes time. As long as the chihuahua isn't aggressive towards strangers you should be ok.
2007-01-28 00:21:28 · answer #2 · answered by momof3boys 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An adult chihuahua can definitely bond with a new owner. Just give it lots of love and attention. It may take awhille so be patient.
2007-01-28 00:20:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've adopted a poodle that lived with another woman for 11 years before coming to me and he has bonded with me wonderfully. They will bond with you, it just takes time.
I have a habit of adopting older pets and the bond I've shared with each of them was the strongest ever. It doesn't matter what age. Dogs know love.
2007-01-28 00:25:10 · answer #4 · answered by Diana 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had a 5mos,2 year, 3.5 year, and an 8mos, chihuahuas that had a previous owners and they have all been attatched to me. I wouldn't worry about a year old chi
2007-01-28 00:28:02 · answer #5 · answered by DaisyMae 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought both my chihuahuas when they were almost 2 and they have attatched themselves to me with no problem, they like my husband, but I am there mom and they are attatched only to me...no worries it's great!!
2007-01-28 00:22:34 · answer #6 · answered by chihuahuamom♥ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In time, it will become attached to you. Just have a little patience when you get it. At first, let it come to you, so that it can earn your trust.
2007-01-28 04:21:47 · answer #7 · answered by Chihuahua Lover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will bond with you -have a few days at home with her so she can settle in, speak gently and kindly, establish what the rules are going to be, and it should not be a problem.
2007-01-28 00:23:00 · answer #8 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋