My sister has a dog she wants to give me.

I have pets. When I go off on a little trip I make arrangements for my 4 legged friends. As a rule my step-granddaughter comes by after work and fills the bowls and cleans the cat litter.
Now my sister is moving, and insisting I take her Apple Head Chihuahua.
I was hesitant. She is only able to bring one pet to the condo. I don't know this breed. Does anyone in here know much about them? She sounds cute. Yet something is holding me back. Sister is moving into a Condo and is limited on the pets brought in. SO, even if I were to find another home for little Nellie, My sister would be horribly upset with me. Scared to death I might step on the little tike.
I did hint to her that making this commitment sight unseen as not something I do lightly... and she then gets angry with me.
Any thoughts from the Audience?

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hlpflwthat · M

No way could I ever say 'yes' till I saw how the dog reacted to my existing pets. A chihuahua will be smaller than most adult cats. They're a breed that can be aggressive toward other dogs & pets.

I'd call it ballsy to expect someone to take responsibility for a pet, when [b][i]they[/i][/b] choose not to do so. And pretty or not, that's what your sis chose to do when she bought the condo. Maybe the value/price of the dog makes her assume anyone would want it?

Carla1951 · 70-79, F

@hlpflwthat I LOVE the pets I have. They are well behaved. This new one isn't even house broke. (She uses Pee Pads)I was never all that close to my sister and now she's throwing THAT in m face.
Oh well. Suppose I have to take this. And weigh the conflicts that come. Hope that when she moves in she will want her back.

Carla1951 · 70-79, F

Saw the breed on the Internet. Looks like the kind that little old ladies take with them when they go shoping.

Carla1951 · 70-79, F

I will find a way to either make this work or return this creature. I didn't like the fact that she thinks SHE is doing me a favor in giving me this dog.
Feel as if I am backed in a corner....All began when I told her, if she has to give up one dog, then let me have her 'Mini Pin'

heavyone2 · 61-69, M

I don't know about you, but I don't think I'd take the Chihuahua....they are "yapper dogs"...lol

Fernie · F

I hope you also research the breed yourself

Carla1951 · 70-79, F

@Fernie I looked up a photo on the internet and it does look cute. However I am not the 'cutesy type'
I doubt my cat will be a problem. However my Pug may feel jealous.

Fernie · F

@Carla1951 I meant research the behaviors and disposition of that breed so it won't end badly for the dog

luv2fly352 · 70-79, M

Any info on this breeds care,temperament,etc can be found on Google.

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