{"id":10354,"date":"2022-03-25T06:42:28","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:42:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:28","slug":"why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do Chihuahuas like to bite so much?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#Why_do_Chihuahuas_like_to_bite_so_much\" title=\"Why do Chihuahuas like to bite so much?\">Why do Chihuahuas like to bite so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#Do_Chihuahuas_bite_the_most\" title=\"Do Chihuahuas bite the most?\">Do Chihuahuas bite the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#Why_does_my_Chihuahua_bite_me_so_much\" title=\"Why does my Chihuahua bite me so much?\">Why does my Chihuahua bite me so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#How_do_you_get_a_Chihuahua_to_stop_biting\" title=\"How do you get a Chihuahua to stop biting?\">How do you get a Chihuahua to stop biting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#Do_Chihuahuas_bite_more_than_pit_bulls\" title=\"Do Chihuahuas bite more than pit bulls?\">Do Chihuahuas bite more than pit bulls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#What_breed_of_dog_bites_the_most_often\" title=\"What breed of dog bites the most often?\">What breed of dog bites the most often?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#Why_do_Chihuahuas_bite_so_much\" title=\"Why do Chihuahuas bite so much?\">Why do Chihuahuas bite so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#Why_do_Chihuahuas_bite_their_owners\" title=\"Why do Chihuahua&#8217;s bite their owners?\">Why do Chihuahua&#8217;s bite their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#Is_it_normal_for_Chihuahua_to_bite\" title=\"Is it normal for Chihuahua to bite?\">Is it normal for Chihuahua to bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#How_do_you_train_a_Chihuahua_not_to_bite\" title=\"How do you train a Chihuahua not to bite?\">How do you train a Chihuahua not to bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#Is_a_Chihuahua_more_aggressive_than_pit_bulls\" title=\"Is a Chihuahua more aggressive than pit bulls?\">Is a Chihuahua more aggressive than pit bulls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#What_breed_dog_bites_the_most\" title=\"What breed dog bites the most?\">What breed dog bites the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#Are_Chihuahuas_biters\" title=\"Are Chihuahuas biters?\">Are Chihuahuas biters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#What_breed_of_dog_bites_more_people_every_year\" title=\"What breed of dog bites more people every year?\">What breed of dog bites more people every year?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#What_are_the_top_10_dogs_for_biting\" title=\"What are the top 10 dogs for biting?\">What are the top 10 dogs for biting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#How_can_I_get_my_Chihuahua_to_stop_biting\" title=\"How can I get my Chihuahua to stop biting?\">How can I get my Chihuahua to stop biting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#Are_Chihuahuas_known_for_biting\" title=\"Are Chihuahuas known for biting?\">Are Chihuahuas known for biting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#Why_is_Chihuahua_so_aggressive\" title=\"Why is Chihuahua so aggressive?\">Why is Chihuahua so aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#How_do_I_get_my_Chihuahua_to_stop_biting_me\" title=\"How do I get my Chihuahua to stop biting me?\">How do I get my Chihuahua to stop biting me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#Why_is_my_Chihuahua_so_aggressive_towards_me\" title=\"Why is my Chihuahua so aggressive towards me?\">Why is my Chihuahua so aggressive towards me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#Why_do_Chihuahuas_bite_their_owners-2\" title=\"Why do Chihuahuas bite their owners?\">Why do Chihuahuas bite their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#What_to_do_when_your_Chihuahua_bites_you\" title=\"What to do when your Chihuahua bites you?\">What to do when your Chihuahua bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-chihuahuas-like-to-bite-so-much\/#Is_it_normal_for_Chihuahuas_to_be_aggressive\" title=\"Is it normal for Chihuahuas to be aggressive?\">Is it normal for Chihuahuas to be aggressive?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_Chihuahuas_like_to_bite_so_much\"><\/span>Why do Chihuahuas like to bite so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Territorial. <\/b><b>Chihuahuas have a natural instinct to protect what they believe is their property, including toys, food, treats, water, beds, people and home. Known as territorial aggression, a Chihuahua is more likely to bite another person or animal if that person or animal encroaches upon their property.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Chihuahuas_bite_the_most\"><\/span>Do Chihuahuas bite the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But <b>Smooth-Coated Chihuahuas were by far the most likely to bite during a grooming, kennel or veterinary visit, followed by Australian Shepherds and Siberian Huskies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_Chihuahua_bite_me_so_much\"><\/span>Why does my Chihuahua bite me so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahuas may bite or nip <b>if they have excess energy. Provide at least one walk a day or some running around time outside to wear your dog down before you play inside. Use puzzle toys to keep your dog occupied. He will use his nose and mouth to figure the toys out rather than for nibbling on your hand.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_Chihuahua_to_stop_biting\"><\/span>How do you get a Chihuahua to stop biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But <b>Smooth-Coated Chihuahuas were by far the most likely to bite during a grooming, kennel or veterinary visit, followed by Australian Shepherds and Siberian Huskies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Chihuahuas_bite_more_than_pit_bulls\"><\/span>Do Chihuahuas bite more than pit bulls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Believe it or not, the often feared American Pit Bull Terrier has been rated as less aggressive than the tiny Chihuahua in a study by Dognition. <b>Chihuahuas were the most aggressive dog, while Pit Bulls ranked toward the bottom of the 35-breed list.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dog_bites_the_most_often\"><\/span>What breed of dog bites the most often?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pit bulls<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_Chihuahuas_bite_so_much\"><\/span>Why do Chihuahuas bite so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahuas may bite or nip <b>if they have excess energy. Provide at least one walk a day or some running around time outside to wear your dog down before you play inside. Use puzzle toys to keep your dog occupied. He will use his nose and mouth to figure the toys out rather than for nibbling on your hand.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_Chihuahuas_bite_their_owners\"><\/span>Why do Chihuahua&#8217;s bite their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Territorial. <\/b><b>Chihuahuas have a natural instinct to protect what they believe is their property, including toys, food, treats, water, beds, people and home. Known as territorial aggression, a Chihuahua is more likely to bite another person or animal if that person or animal encroaches upon their property.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_Chihuahua_to_bite\"><\/span>Is it normal for Chihuahua to bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, small dogs will bite because they have something called small dog syndrome.  Your Chihuahua may also bite because <b>of pain-induced aggression or maternal aggression. If your Chihuahua is in pain, she may become more aggressive than normal and bite the nearest person or animal in sight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_train_a_Chihuahua_not_to_bite\"><\/span>How do you train a Chihuahua not to bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Biting is always a defense mechanism, which means that your dog is trying to communicate her needs in an aggressive way.  Your Chihuahua may also bite because <b>of pain-induced aggression or maternal aggression<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Chihuahua_more_aggressive_than_pit_bulls\"><\/span>Is a Chihuahua more aggressive than pit bulls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A study by The Atlanticfound that <b>breeds as small as the chihuahua are more aggressive than pit bulls. The study was a random survey of dog owners who were asked how aggressive their pet dogs were in certain situations; the pit bulls were one of the least aggressive breeds except when meeting new dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_dog_bites_the_most\"><\/span>What breed dog bites the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But <b>Smooth-Coated Chihuahuas were by far the most likely to bite during a grooming, kennel or veterinary visit, followed by Australian Shepherds and Siberian Huskies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chihuahuas_biters\"><\/span>Are Chihuahuas biters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pit bulls<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dog_bites_more_people_every_year\"><\/span>What breed of dog bites more people every year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. <b>Rottweiler. Rottweilers are large, strong dogs who were bred to be cattle dogs. Over the years, their powerful jaws and protective instincts have made them one of the dogs that are most likely to bite a human.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_top_10_dogs_for_biting\"><\/span>What are the top 10 dogs for biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 10 dogs most likely to bite humans and the importance of public liability insurance<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pit Bull.<\/li>\n<li>German Shepherd.<\/li>\n<li>Rottweiler.<\/li>\n<li>Dachshund.<\/li>\n<li>Boxer.<\/li>\n<li>Great Dane.<\/li>\n<li>Doberman Pinscher.<\/li>\n<li>Siberian Husky.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_Chihuahua_to_stop_biting\"><\/span>How can I get my Chihuahua to stop biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chihuahuas possess innate behavioral traits passed down from their ancestors, including biting. Even the most docile lap-friendly Chihuahua can bite when pushed to the edge. To prevent this unacceptable behavior, owners must familiarize themselves with some of the reasons why Chihuahuas bite.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chihuahuas_known_for_biting\"><\/span>Are Chihuahuas known for biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahuas appear aggressive because <b>they are inherently protective of their territory and highly protective of their owners. Being aggressive by showing their teeth, growling, barking, and biting is a way to defend themselves when they feel scared and need to protect themselves.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Chihuahua_so_aggressive\"><\/span>Why is Chihuahua so aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a dog bite pierces a person&#8217;s skin, <b>bacteria from the animal&#8217;s mouth can get into the body, which can cause an infection. Washing the wound thoroughly can remove the bacteria from the body and help prevent infection. If the bacteria stay in the body, they can cause an infection, such as tetanus, rabies, or sepsis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_Chihuahua_to_stop_biting_me\"><\/span>How do I get my Chihuahua to stop biting me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahuas are prone to acting aggressively for the same reasons any dog may behave aggressively, due to <b>anxiety, territorial behavior, or to show dominance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_Chihuahua_so_aggressive_towards_me\"><\/span>Why is my Chihuahua so aggressive towards me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your dog is teething<\/b> Your pet could be biting you because its teeth are growing. It is common for puppies to nibble, nip or bite anything when they&#8217;re teething. They may be more keen on nipping at your soft hands than your husband&#8217;s rough ones. This kind of trait will also depend on the breed you have.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_Chihuahuas_bite_their_owners-2\"><\/span>Why do Chihuahuas bite their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Territorial. <\/b><b>Chihuahuas have a natural instinct to protect what they believe is their property, including toys, food, treats, water, beds, people and home. Known as territorial aggression, a Chihuahua is more likely to bite another person or animal if that person or animal encroaches upon their property.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_when_your_Chihuahua_bites_you\"><\/span>What to do when your Chihuahua bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But <b>Smooth-Coated Chihuahuas were by far the most likely to bite during a grooming, kennel or veterinary visit, followed by Australian Shepherds and Siberian Huskies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_Chihuahuas_to_be_aggressive\"><\/span>Is it normal for Chihuahuas to be aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although a Chihuahua may not be as dangerous as a larger dog, a Chihuahua is still capable of biting and causing damage, especially to a child or older person. <b>Chihuahuas are prone to acting aggressively for the same reasons any dog may behave aggressively, due to anxiety, territorial behavior, or to show dominance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why do Chihuahuas like to bite so much?Do Chihuahuas bite the most?Why does my Chihuahua bite me so much?How do you get a Chihuahua to stop biting?Do Chihuahuas bite more than pit bulls?What breed of dog bites the most often?Why do Chihuahuas bite so much?Why do Chihuahua&#8217;s bite their owners?Is it normal&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10354"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10354"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10354\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10354"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10354"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}