A Brief Description Of The Toy Chihuahua

Have you ever seen a toy Chihuahua? The moment you see one you will fall in love with it. This is the tiniest and the sweetest looking dog you have ever set your eyes on and most people look forward to having one just because they make such a strong first impression on them. However, before you run to the nearest pet shop for your toy Chihuahua, you need to find out whether this dog is the right one for you or rather whether you are the right owner for it.

The Chihuahua is beautiful and so much loved because it is tiny. However, this trait can work against it as well. If you have a house full of children and other occupants having a Chihuahua around could mean serious accidents for it or even death. All that is needed to hurt (or even kill it) is that someone sleeps, steps or stamps on it while it plays or sleeps somewhere.

The toy Chihuahua comes with a custom made temperament and character. Though generally speaking these dogs are friendly, extrovert and cuddly – there are plenty of variation to their temperament, mostly owing to incorrect breeding practices. One trait that stands out about this breed is that they make exceptional guard dogs in spite of their size.

The toy Chihuahua loves attention and thrives on it. They are very territorial and hate to share anything their 'own' including their owners. This is why these dogs and young children do not mix well. They can get very aggressive if anyone else hogs the limelight and in their excitement they can even bite.

There is another reason why you should keep children away from this breed. This dog looks very small and is often taken for a toy by young kids who in their wish to cuddle and pet it might squeeze a little too hard or sit or stamp on it, hurting or even killing it.

There are a few downsides for people who possess or want to possess a toy Chihuahua. First of all it is very fragile – not in strength but in its vulnerability. He is the size of a cat and not even half as agile. It is very easy to find it crushed to death by mistake by stamping or sitting on it. For this reason, you cannot have a toy Chihuahua if you have young children in the house, as they would be likely to harm it. Alternatively, the Chihuahua will be tempted to bite the children out of jealously because you are showering your attention and love to them.

This dog needs a lot of cuddling and if you are an outdoor person, you need to ensure that your dog is protected from cold and rain. They do not tolerate cold well and they tend to catch infections if water enters their ears. Overall, the toy Chihuahua is an excellent pet provided you are prepared to smoother it in love.

Sandra Dean has been breeding toy Chihuahuas for the last twenty-two years and is highly experienced with the care of these dogs. The Chihuahua types of dogs can make excellent pets for retired people or middle aged couples whose children have just flown the coop. You will find all the Chihuahua information you need and more in the article that you are about to read.