r chuihuas good dogs with 14 year old i also want to know if they are good dogs to have?

Answer 1

I believe that Chihuahua's are very good family dogs, But, not with small children. I raised mine from puppies, with my children, my kids were like middle school age then, and everything went great. You must be willing to except they are extreme lap babies. I own 5 chihuahuas, and if you get them fixed young, they stay young forever. They can be stubborn about house breaking, but, be faithful and consistant in the rules. They are very smart, and bind with their family very strongly. If you have one, then they will want tons of attention from you. I had better luck with more than just one. They get cold, & nervous easily, when strangers come in, put them up. And don't trust them with small kids, they may bite. I luv my chi's, I am use to them on my lap, and they act more like toddlers than dogs. They are 4 & 5 years old now. So, if you are willing to be faithful to your pet, it is a life long commitment, a chihuahua is a good pet, but, they want alot of attention, they don't like strangers, they get cold & nervous easily, and they don't like little kids. But, they are one of the most brave, and loving dogs I've ever owned in my 50 years.

Answer 2

The 14 year old might step on the Chiuaua. The dog in general depends on your personality. Would you like to carry a dog aroun \d in your purse and get its nails done when you do? Or would you and the 14 year old (unless you're the 14 year old) like to play fetch and run around?

Answer 3

"Chis aren't dogs, I'm conviced -- they are four-legged babies."
And yes, they can be good with 14 year olds, a better choice than a small child which can drop the dog, or step on it and break its little fragile bones. And also The Chi does not tolerate their sometimes loud, and wild behavior and tends to let them know by being snappy with young kids.

Chihuahuas are graceful, energetic, and swift-moving canines. They have often been described as having "terrier-like" qualities; that is, the qualities of being alert, observant, and keen on interacting with their masters. They are extremely loyal and get attached to one or two persons.

These tiny dogs are certainly unaware of their diminutive stature:
they can be bold with other dogs much larger than themselves, and protective of their masters. They are fiercely loyal to their masters and wary of any strangers or new guests introduced into the household, which the Chihuahua considers to be its personal domain. For these reasons, Chihuahuas make good watch dogs (not guard dogs,though!). The Chihuahua needs a great deal of human contact: touching, petting,and general attention. If the Chihuahua does not get this, she or he will use various attention-getting tricks until you give her/him attention. Some owners who have had other, more independent breeds may find the Chihuahua too needy. Because they are by nature gentle, loyal, and sweet-tempered. Chihuahuas are ideal for single people, the elderly, the handicapped,and shut-ins. They will keep you company for hours by lying on your lap or beside your torso if in bed, and treat you like royalty. No one with a Chi in their household will ever be truly alone!

And they are very high-strung dogs. I define "high-strung" as follows: barks easily, does not adapt easily to change in environment, is suspicious of strangers and will growl at them,and flips in circles and jumps around when excited (like when you come home after afive-minute absence, for instance).
However, with the person that they have bonded with (i.e., their
master[s]), they do not display most of these characteristics;
in fact, they display radically different personalities. Chihuahuas
are truly the "Jekyll-and-Hyde" of dog breeds: your friends will see
the worst side of them and never believe you when you tell them that your Chi is really a gentle, sweet-natured dog.
Be careful when walking your Chihuahua to keep your
Chi well away from toddlers and young children, who are often
uninhibited and will approach your dog.

Again, this is general good advice; some Chihuahuas are friendly
around children (usually as a result of de-sensitization). In this
case and others, the master's knowledge of his or her Chihuahua and good judgement should prevail. Chihuahuas shiver when they are wary, unhappy, or frightened. Usually, it has nothing to do with the temperature, and is a normal
characteristic of this breed. Chihuahuas are a good breed for city-dwellers, or those who just don't have the time to walk their dogs that often. They are quite happy in apartments, as long as there is enough to play with and explore. (They love exploring like most dogs.) Expect a life-span of 11-18 years, although the latter is rare.

Answer 4

They are wonderful dogs. Thats all ive grown up with. they attach to you and its so sweet. but they can be loud. =]

Answer 5

they are sweet but hard to potty train