Chihuahuas ??

[Nke]

I have a short hair and two long hair chihuahuas. Only one of them has bitten someone and it was only because they were tormenting him. He hasn't bit anyone since. The other two are sweet and always want to lay in your lap, any lap actually. They only nip at each other. A lot of it is in how it's raised. If you train them to be bitey and all, they will be. But if you want them to be normal, then don't be afraid to correct them. If you "soothe' them while something is going on, you're actually reinforcing that behavior. Good luck with it!

[lute]

I've never had a Chihuahua. You are getting lots of good info here. There are also other threads about chihuahuas. All the chihuahuas on The Dog Whisperer are products of owners that don't train their small dogs. Small dogs have a real problem taking over their owners. People think that since they are small and cute they don't train them properly. Jumping up on people, not leash trained, not housebroken, and most common and one of the biggest mistakes is scooping the dog up whenever it's scared. This makes the dog more fearful and causes a lot of these behavior issues.

If you decide to get a chihuahua you have to do your research on the breed as much as any breed. Make sure you do plenty of reading on how to properly train your chihuahua and NEVER coddle the dog. They do look like puppies all their lives, but they are dogs. They need proper training to become a well behaved family member.

Good luck!

[Chica]

Hi, I have 2 Chihuahuas, Chica and Coco. Chica is 4 and Coco is 2. They love to go on walks, or play chase with their fav toy. You have to train them just like you train any other dog. Even children need to have correcting as they grow up. My Chica is mello and very sweet. My Coco is a protector and barks at noises like a door bell. She thinks when she barks she is a protector for me, but she alerts me when someone is at the door or coming to my door. Coco and Chica love to be right next to me or on my lap all cuddled up in a ball. They are very easy to train. You also have to socialize them and have them be around other people. I let other people pet them when I take them with me to the mall. I enjoy them very much.