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MaryJanine · 61-69, F
Chihuahuas are not made for everyone. But I once had a "poo-chi" (chihuahua/toy poodle combo) and she was the sweetest little dog on the face of the earth.
Regular chihuahuas CAN be snappish -it's the nature of the breed. But that also makes them excellent watchdogs. I saw a tape on the news where two men were caught on security camera going to rob a store. First, you saw the men, helping themselves to cash and goods. Then, there was a shrill barking and one of the men ran out of the store, an enraged Chihuahua at his heels. He chased the man out of the store, then came back and did the same to the other one!
Chihuahuas are protective of their possessions and their owners. If you are going into a home where the dog is there and he doesn't know you, have the owner/handler properly introduce you. The dog will accept your presence if this is done. My sister's best friend from school's father had a full Chihuahua, and he was tempermental - but he was never properly conditioned to accept visitors at home.
Regular chihuahuas CAN be snappish -it's the nature of the breed. But that also makes them excellent watchdogs. I saw a tape on the news where two men were caught on security camera going to rob a store. First, you saw the men, helping themselves to cash and goods. Then, there was a shrill barking and one of the men ran out of the store, an enraged Chihuahua at his heels. He chased the man out of the store, then came back and did the same to the other one!
Chihuahuas are protective of their possessions and their owners. If you are going into a home where the dog is there and he doesn't know you, have the owner/handler properly introduce you. The dog will accept your presence if this is done. My sister's best friend from school's father had a full Chihuahua, and he was tempermental - but he was never properly conditioned to accept visitors at home.