Chihuahuas Fighting

[Karen]

Having owned a Chihuahua I can tell you that they are just naturally inclined to be aggressive if they feel their space or position is being threatened. It is also why I will not own another Chihuahua. Having said that, owners and their family members are to blame for some of the snarling and biting due to teasing the dog or thinking nipping and baring teeth us somehow funny.

However, they are, IMHO, the Pit Bulls of the small dog world. No other small dog, with the possible exception of the Dachshund, behaves like this. I have had multiple experiences with other small dog breeds and Chihuahuas are the only breed I have dealt with that needs to be taught how to be nice.

Who needs the aggravation? Next dog I get will be a Yellow Lab or an English Bulldog. I want calmness in a pet not WWF Summer Smackdown pro-wrestling. Make sense?

It does make sense - as a matter of fact, my buddy who is a veterinarian in Florida - where they are an extremely popular - calls them "lap alligators" none to fondly. Even pit bulls are usually better behaved!

[LeonilCraig]

Well, Aggressive dogs that want to fight can be dangerous, regardless of their size, and as the owner you may be held responsible for your dog's actions. Remember that your first duty is to protect other people and their animals from being harmed by your pet.