The Dog Breed Desired By Many

The Chihuahua is the dog breed of choice among apartment owners, condo owners and many elderly individuals also prefer to have a Chihuahua as their companion animal.


The pint sized Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed recognized by the AKC (American Kennel Club). They are easily found in both long haired as well as short haired. The Chihuahua is also readily available in a variety of fur coat colors and color combinations. Making them highly desired by many people.

The Chihuahua is a dog that does not realize its size. For a small dog breed, these little fellows seem to have no fear of anything. They will stand up to a larger dog, horses and even people. They can be aggressive at times and are generally not the best dog breed to bring into a home that will be having children in the future. The Chihuahua is well known for their protective nature toward their owners and their territory.

The Chihuahua dog breed has a less than appealing reputation, however not every Chihuahua is nippy. With proper training you can avoid and control a Chihuahua. If you are considering getting a Chihuahua as your companion animal, you should consider a few things first.

Here are a few things you need to take into consideration before you decide if a Chihuahua is the best dog breed for you.

- First, do you have the time to dedicate to a Chihuahua. They need exercise on a regular basis or they can become overweight which will lead to other health issues.

- Will the barking be a problem for your neighbors or yourself? Chihuahuas tend to alert the household when someone is nearing the home. This can be a problem in some apartment buildings.

- Can you be the top dog, the leader of the pack? If you allow a Chihuahua to become the ruler of your household you will be in for a rough relationship. A Chihuahua needs to have a leader to keep them in line, otherwise they will take the role of controlling a household which can lead to less than favorable behavior and possibly nipping and aggression issues. Any unacceptable behaviors need to be quickly stopped before bad habits form.

- Is this dog breed going to be the only animal in your home? This dog breed tends to be jealous when the favored owner shows any attention to either another animal or another person. This can lead the dog to bite or attack another animal or person.

Purchasing a pet is a lifelong commitment. It is important that you fully research the dog breed you would like to bring into your home before you actually bring it in. It is vital that your lifestyle allows you enough free time to properly train your dog, exercise it and enjoy him or her. It is vital that you look into the various characteristics of the dog breed you are considering. If you are planning on having your new furry family member for a long time, you should make sure the two of you are going to get along. Also, if you have any other animals, you might want to bring them along with you to meet the new addition to your family.