We currently have a shih tzu/bichon frise mix, and we're looking at getting him a playmate toward the end of the year when we move from an apartment to a house. We've encountered a couple of chihuahuas lately and rather like the little guys, but I'd love to hear from people who have owned them and have more experience with the breed. I know socialization at a young age makes a big difference as to whether they tolerate other dogs and humans later in life.
2007-02-22 03:40:59 · 13 answers · asked by star_momma 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
They are very energetic dogs, so if your dog isn't very energetic then you may want to look for a calmer dog for him to play with. They also play very rough, we had a cat who was more than twice the size of our chihuahua (he is a very large cat) and the two of them would play fight all the time. He leaves our other dog alone most of the time because he knows the other dog doesn't want to play, though sometimes he still tries to enourage him to play fight. Mine loves other people and wants to walk up and see anyone that is nearby. He barks at other dogs, but I think it is only because he learned to do so from our other dog. I wouldn't say he is really yappy though, he barks at other dogs and occassionally when he hears things outside, but otherwise is pretty quite.
2007-02-22 04:39:38 · answer #1 · answered by Dragonfly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"I know socialization at a young age makes a big difference as to whether they tolerate other dogs and humans later in life." that's a great attitude to have for chihuahua's are independant, territorial and mostly only socialized to immediate family. I know 4 chi's total, 2 live down the block and terrorize everyone and run at my dog when I walk by, they've even tried to bite me. One other hates people or other dogs in her yard but warms up more quickly and the forth attended doggie daycare from a pup and got used to all kinds of people and dogs and I would say he's the best little chi I've ever met. After you find one you like, take your dog to meet the chi also, NOT on your property. A neutral territory is best. Good luck.
2007-02-22 03:51:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have a male (1yr old) and a female (8 mo old) chihuahua as well as two dachshunds. I've had the chihuahuas since they were 3 months old. I have no problem whatsover with my 4 dogs as far as them existing with each other. I guess it helped that they were 'put together' at a young age so they basically grew up almost at the same time. They might 'fight/play rough' with each other but this is normal in a multiple dog household. Chihuahuas are also territorial and yappy but other than that, they are indeed, adorable and easy to take care of
2007-02-22 04:22:03 · answer #3 · answered by Fang 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We have a chihuahua/pomeranian mix. We got him as a puppy a couple of years ago as a companion to our elderly dog. They get along just fine. Last year we added a husky to the mix, and all 3 dogs get along great. He is very friendly with new people and new dogs. We have not many chihuahua-related problems - he's not yappy, but he is loyal (he will bark at the neighbor's dog if he sees it). He's not afraid of anything at all. It did take almost a year to house-break him, which I have heard is a chihuahua trait, but he is now fully house-broken.
2007-02-22 04:45:19 · answer #4 · answered by hih7 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have too teacup chihuahuas and an american bulldog my male chihuahua is the most loyal dog ever!! but get a puppy bc then it will be able to get use to having a friend and the will prob be best freinds unless you shih tzu thing gets jealous
2007-02-22 03:57:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got mine when she was 7 weeks old. She was the sweetest thing in the whole world! Very loyal and attached to me..didn't like children though, they seemed to make her nervous. They are high strung but also very good and smart animals. Because of their size though everything seems to make them nervous but your dog is a small bread so raising it together might be alright.
2007-02-22 04:43:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
those dogs's are nasty little bugger's! My chum's has a 8 week previous chihuahua and that i went to hold the puppy and he actually attacked me he bit my nostril made it bleed and it bit my lip, he replaced into continuously growling at me..So standard they are literally nasty one guy or woman little yapper! reliable good fortune with one!
2016-10-16 06:09:29 · answer #7 · answered by dudik 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i were u, i would get a young chihuahua bc if they grow up with another dog, they wont bark @ them all the time. my chihuahuas bark @ everybody but NEVER bite unless your being mean or taking a chicken bone from them or something
2007-02-22 03:47:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
my chihuahua Koochka is my best friend also my doxies best friend i love her to death....they have wonderful personalities and are very playful
2007-02-22 06:37:58 · answer #9 · answered by <3 MISS SEPTEMBER <3 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are very cute, loving, and smart.
2007-02-22 03:49:50 · answer #10 · answered by Cas 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋