Is a chihuahua a good dog to have?

[Robert59]

Have a friend that bought a Chihuahua for 300 dollars and it's white in color. Owner lives in a apartment and never had a Chihuahua before.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Keesha]

All dogs are good. It’s people that raise them that aren’t always good.

 

[Dogmom]

I like all dogs but never really wanted a chihuahua. Well it took months last year to get a rescue dog and she's a chihuahua. She is wonderful. She came to me afraid of everything. Now she loves walks, but is still afraid of people and most dogs. She is not aggressive at all. Love her.

 

[Nathan]

A chihuahua is a Rottweiler in size Xtra Small.

Seriously tho', I've heard that chihuahua's are a "one-person" dog, but all dogs are unique.

 

[Pinky]

I've only ever known one chihuahua, and she was on in years when I met her. "Small Fry" was her name, and she would sit in my lap forever.

 

[Don M.]

We've never had a chihuahua, but I've seen several, over the years, that neighbors have owned. To me, they all seem kind of "hyper" and easily disturbed.

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

I heard they can be a bit feisty but never had one.
A few years back Taco Bell, the restaurant chain, had a Chihuahua on its tv commercials.
People love watching which in turn created a frenzy of people wanting to get a Chihuahua as a pet.
Puppy mills began breeding them and the poor animals suffered. Inbreeding caused them to be sickly and many died.
I hope your friend bought the dog from a reputable breeder.
I think if the dog is healthy and is treated well it will become a wonderful pet and perfect for an apartment. I wish them many happy years with the new member of their family.

 

[Kadee]

I’ve never owned one however I knew a lady who had 2 chihuahua her’s we’re sly little …. If you didn’t keep an eye on one in particular it would sneak around behind anyone visiting the owner ( including me ) and bite.
The lady is now deceased but I did quite a few small voluntary jobs for her like cleaning up marks on the carpet left by the dogs ,one would always take the opportunity to bite me while I was down on-the floor cleaning.

I’d say a firm NO I would never buy or take one on ….that’s just my opinion

 

[Kaila]

I don't know, Robert,

but I hope it works out very well,
for your friend, and the pup!

 

[jujube]

You don't have to walk them....just hold them out the window and squeeze.

 

[Robert59]

All can say about the owner is she's a real Groucho. Always in bad mood.

 

[Jeweltea]

We have had 2 and they were great, lovable dogs. Neither was aggressive. One was a little timid, the other outgoing. I definitely would have them again. I rescued both from shelters. I honestly thought I did not want a Chihuahua until I got the first one but she was so sweet we got another.

 

[Murrmurr]

All can say about the owner is she's a real Groucho. Always in bad mood.

Dogs often take on their owner's personality traits. She should offer an advance apologize to her neighbors, if she's ever in the mood.

 

[katlupe]

My boyfriend has one that was his mother's dog. When she died in 2015 she asked him to take her pets and she is still with him. I love her! She does not accept new people immediately but eventually she started loving me. When I go to his house, she always comes to me and wants me to hold her. She does not do that to very many people. She is a good watchdog, barking like crazy if someone comes there that she does not know. She is old but the sweetest little girl. He just got a new dog and she accepted her right away.

 

[hollydolly]

My DD has a chihuahua.. she is definitely a one person dog... although she will go to anyone who will feed her, but straight back to my DD... she loves to play and run around, and adores the beach with other dogs her size.. but indoors where the dogs are bigger than her, ( albeit they all get along) she likes to retreat to her little dog cave under my DD's desk...

This is her...

resting on my leg...

 

[katlupe]

My DD has a chihuahua.. she is definitely a one person dog... although she will go to anyone who will feed her, but straight back to my DD... she loves to play and run around, and adores the beach with other dogs her size.. but indoors where the dogs are bigger than her, ( albeit they all get along) she likes to retreat to her little dog cave under my DD's desk...

This is her...

resting on my leg...

Awww, she is beautiful!

 

[bingo]

my little dogs were all part chihuahua...terrier......total bond

 

[SeaBreeze]

They can be very sweet dogs if the owner raises them well, with love, good care and socialization. Years ago I had a neighbor who didn't train his Chihuahua at all, he was always running loose growling at people and threatening to bite their feet. The dog urinated all over his house, even though he had a big yard he could have easily trained the dog to use. At the off leash dog park over the years, I met many who were loving and affectionate.

 

[SeaBreeze]

All can say about the owner is she's a real Groucho. Always in bad mood.

Not a good sign, the dog will be like her.

 

[Robert59]

Here is a picture of the dog.

 

[Lewkat]

I nearly bought one from a shelter some years ago. He was such a cutie and frightened of everyone, and when they let me hold him, he just put his head into my neck and slept. I wanted some time to think about this one since I'd never owned a dog this small. Well, I took too much time as someone else snapped him up. Oh well, I've got Marley who is a dream of a dog.

 

[Pinky]

@Robert59 .. what an adorable pup!

 

[squatting dog]

Any dog is good to have. All they want is Love. If you can give it, they'll be content for life.

 

[Lara]

I've heard Dachshunds are suppose to be good small dogs.

I love my beagle, so loyal, lovable, huggable, with eyes that look deep into yours. But they aren't apartment pets when young. They need walks and preferably some time off the lease to run...like in a good sized fenced yard or fenced dog park. They don't bark often but when they do its LOUD!

 

[Lara]

Corgi's seem to be docile and easy to care for but I've never had one.