The Babies
My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am!
Chihuahua's Are Not Really Dogs!
"What are you looking at?"
"Chis aren't dogs, I'm convinced -- they are
four-legged babies." -- from Chihuahuas@OneList.com
Being experienced Chihuahua owners, we must say each dog has their
own unique personality; this is a very individualistic breed. However, a few
generalizations can be made. 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.
Sometimes They Are Actors
Look out Great Danes!
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. We have five and never an hour goes by that we don't have someone
cuddling up!
Keeping more than one Chihuahua can greatly ease the dog's stress
when left alone each day if the owner works. (They will compete for your
attention when you get home, though!)