7 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Chihuahua Puppy
They are everywhere – chihuahua puppies…
Almost every time you turn on the television or open a
magazine, a chihuahua puppy is seen on a Hollywood star
bag. Whether it’s Paris Hilton’s partner, Tinkerbell, gold
Reese Witherspoons adorable dog Bruiser in ‘Legally
Rubio”, the Chihuahuas have triumphed and everyone wants
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Now, before you buy a Chihuahua, there are absolutely a few
things you should know about this breed, its health and
socialization.
These 7 factors are the most important.
1. They need to be well socialized. if you don’t have time
to socialize your chihuahua puppy then you shouldn’t
one. Chihuahuas need to be properly socialized as they
they tend to bond only with their owners and already
have a predisposition to be insolent with strangers.
2. It seems that Chihuahuas take themselves everywhere and that’s part of it.
of their attractiveness, but be sure to leave them and get
let them walk alone When you don’t let them walk
yours can become very uncomfortable out of arms
of their owner and react aggressively to deal with
with your discomfort.
3. These dogs are not good with children unless they are
raised with them. Chihuahuas are high strung and have a low
tolerance. They don’t do well with mischief and
fuss of little kids. They can be sharp and
will bite a child if provoked. This breed is best suited
for busy people without children and for seniors who are
looking for companionship and low maintenance (these dogs
require little exercise, make excellent apartment dwellers, and
they can be trained to use the litter box.)
4. Chihuahuas are very loyal and tend to bond
with its owner…alone. They are very dependent and like
be close to you and do what you are doing. if you have little
time to spend with your pup and you want a dog that is a little
more independent, that this dog is not for you.
5. Chihuahuas have the longest life expectancy of any breed
dog. If you are not ready to make a commitment from 11 to 18 years
to them, and your interest in them is just a novelty (they
look so cute in those celebrity magazines that are carried around
in a bag), then don’t get a Chihuahua.
6. If you move around a lot, this may not be the breed for you.
you. Chihuahuas do not adapt well to new environments and
it will often act out with barking and inappropriate behavior.
They prefer to have a stable environment, so if you are
constantly traveling (business, etc…) then consider a
less nervous breed
7. They can be aggressive towards dogs, so if you have another dog in
home, you may want to reconsider purchasing a Chihuahua and opt for
for a more dog-friendly breed.
That being said, the Chihuahua is a great dog and well-suited for
the right kind of person. Before buying a chihuahua puppy
think about the various points mentioned above and decide
if you see parts of your life in the checklist above.
Chihuahuas are intelligent, alert, and loyal companions.
They love to give and receive affection, but again this is
depends on your understanding of the nuances of this breed
and how well they are trained and socialized from puppies.
Good luck!