are chihuahuas good pets and why?

Answer 1

they think they are much bigger dogs in their own minds. They listen well and protect by barking at the sound of anything.

Answer 2

I have one, but I'm not an expert on the breed. I also worked at 2 boarding kennels, but only boarded a few, so my answer is limited to my experience with maybe 10 or or so.

Yes, they make good pets for the right people. They need TONS of socialization otherwise they will become those "annoying little ankle biters" everyone talks about. They can be hard to house break. They do shake alot and they get cold EASILY. They love to lay in the direct sun, even when most dogs prefer the shade. Usually not the greatest with other dogs but tend to love the company of other chihuahuas. Care must be take that larger dogs do not trample or fight them, especially because they are usually the one that started it. Make sure that you TRAIN it and treat it like the REAL DOG that it is. Even though it is small, It still needs to be corrected, I hate it when people laugh when tiny dogs are to aggressive, but when a larger dog does, it is "vicious" They need alot of attention, and give back TONS of love. They are wary of strangers, and make great watch dogs, but not good guard dogs (obviously). They are a one person or a one family dog. Sometimes they will adopt and love to pieces other people that come over even if not part of the immediate household. Typically not good with kids, but there are exceptions. Kids often unintentionally hurt them

P.S. the book "Chihuahua's for Dummies" is WONDERFUL

Answer 3

chihuahua are really good pets. they are not really a yapping dog or mean unless they were train wrong. my chihuahua does not bark a lot or not afraid of anything. she is a little over friendly. and they are easy to care for. don't cost a lot to feed them and grooming you can do your self. and they are less likely to get sick. as some people thinks. my chihuahua is twenty years old and had one operation because she tore a muscle lose. and never had no other health problem. but she is okay now.

Answer 4

Chihuahuas r great pets bc they're so00o0o0o0o0o0o loving and will probably do anything 4 their owner! <3

Answer 5

YES! I have a Chi, my first one. He is 1 year old now. He is friendly, quiet and lovable. He makes us laugh all the time. I was sure to meet the mother dog so I would have an idea of the personality, because there are Chi's with bad dispositions. You have to socialize it well while still young.
They are terribly hard to housebreak though, so be prepared. Some people have them in apartments and just paper train them, instead of going outdoors.
If you want a real companion lap dog, this is it!

Answer 6

i think chiwachas are good types of pets because they dont need much excirse at all but they bark a lot 2 so u wanna get the right 1

Answer 7

I rescued Theo from an uncertain death,he was very abused.He's not full chihuahua,but he is so committed to me and I can see in his eyes that he knows he has a safe home now.He has a few quirks be we're working on them.

Answer 8

yes they are and you have to socialize them very well while young . I love mine and he does not bark except at other dogs .He likes kids and other people . He sits in my lap alot and they are great companions . They will bark when they hear strange sounds. good luck.

Answer 9

I don't think they are because they are very hyper and have very high pitched barks. They also run pretty fast, so if it got out of the house it would be hard to catch.

Answer 10

toy breed's seem 2 be hard 2 housebreak.. and are lap dogs.. also seem 2 be hyper.. their bark can be pericing.. if thats your pleasure, go 4 it : ) i'm more into a larger breed of dog..