{"id":9254,"date":"2022-03-25T06:39:49","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:39:49","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:49","slug":"are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Chihuahuas good pets to have?"},"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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#Are_Chihuahuas_good_pets_to_have\" title=\"Are Chihuahuas good pets to have?\">Are Chihuahuas good pets to have?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#Are_Chihuahuas_the_dumbest_dogs\" title=\"Are Chihuahuas the dumbest dogs?\">Are Chihuahuas the dumbest dogs?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#How_aggressive_are_Chihuahuas\" title=\"How aggressive are Chihuahuas?\">How aggressive are Chihuahuas?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#What_are_Chihuahuas_known_for\" title=\"What are Chihuahuas known for?\">What are Chihuahuas known for?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#Are_Chihuahuas_expensive\" title=\"Are Chihuahuas expensive?\">Are Chihuahuas expensive?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#Are_Chihuahuas_easy_to_train\" title=\"Are Chihuahuas easy to train?\">Are Chihuahuas easy to train?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#Why_are_Chihuahuas_the_best_dogs\" title=\"Why are Chihuahuas the best dogs?\">Why are Chihuahuas the best dogs?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#Why_are_Chihuahuas_lap_dogs\" title=\"Why are Chihuahuas lap dogs?\">Why are Chihuahuas lap dogs?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#Is_a_Chihuahua_a_good_house_dog\" title=\"Is a Chihuahua a good house dog?\">Is a Chihuahua a good house dog?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#Are_Chihuahuas_high_maintenance\" title=\"Are Chihuahuas high maintenance?\">Are Chihuahuas high maintenance?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#Are_Chihuahuas_good_for_first_time_owners\" title=\"Are Chihuahuas good for first time owners?\">Are Chihuahuas good for first time owners?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#Are_Chihuahuas_aggressive\" title=\"Are Chihuahuas aggressive?\">Are Chihuahuas aggressive?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#What_breed_of_dog_is_considered_the_dumbest\" title=\"What breed of dog is considered the dumbest?\">What breed of dog is considered the dumbest?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#Which_dog_has_the_least_IQ\" title=\"Which dog has the least IQ?\">Which dog has the least IQ?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#Are_Chihuahuas_a_smart_breed_of_dog\" title=\"Are Chihuahuas a smart breed of dog?\">Are Chihuahuas a smart breed of dog?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#Why_do_Chihuahuas_get_so_aggressive\" title=\"Why do Chihuahuas get so aggressive?\">Why do Chihuahuas get so aggressive?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#Are_Chihuahuas_more_aggressive_than_pit_bulls\" title=\"Are Chihuahuas more aggressive than pit bulls?\">Are Chihuahuas 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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#Are_Chihuahuas_really_aggressive\" title=\"Are Chihuahuas really aggressive?\">Are Chihuahuas really 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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#Do_Chihuahuas_have_an_aggressive_gene\" title=\"Do Chihuahuas have an aggressive gene?\">Do Chihuahuas have an aggressive gene?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#What_is_so_special_about_Chihuahuas\" title=\"What is so special about Chihuahuas?\">What is so special about Chihuahuas?<\/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\/are-chihuahuas-good-pets-to-have\/#What_were_Chihuahuas_originally_used_for\" title=\"What were Chihuahuas originally used for?\">What were Chihuahuas originally used for?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chihuahuas_good_pets_to_have\"><\/span>Are Chihuahuas good pets to have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chihuahuas are loyal, friendly and good family pets when treated respectfully. They can get all the exercise needed in the house or apartment. In the 1940s, well-known bandleader Xavier Cugat was known for conducting the orchestra with a Chihuahua under his arm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chihuahuas_the_dumbest_dogs\"><\/span>Are Chihuahuas the dumbest dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to canine psychologist Stanley Coren, Chihuahuas are below average for working  obedience intelligence. In fact, <b>they&#8217;re the 125th smartest dog breed (out of 138) as shown in Coren&#8217;s trials.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_aggressive_are_Chihuahuas\"><\/span>How aggressive are Chihuahuas?<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><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Chihuahuas_known_for\"><\/span>What are Chihuahuas known for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahuas are best known for their <b>teensy size, big round eyes, and propensity to shiver and shake. But there are lots of other interesting Chihuahua facts about this toy dog breed, from their history to their popularity as a celebrity companion.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chihuahuas_expensive\"><\/span>Are Chihuahuas expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like other canine breeds, Chihuahua breeders can expect their female Chihuahua to be pregnant for <b>about 58 to 68 days. A female Chihuahua takes up to 63 days on average, or 2 months and 3 days, from conceiving to delivery of puppies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chihuahuas_easy_to_train\"><\/span>Are Chihuahuas easy to train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahua Basics. Chihuahuas are famous for being the smallest breed around, with Yorkshire Terriers coming in at a close second. Naturally, people often wonder, How big do Chihuahuas get? They typically weigh between 2 and 6 pounds and can be <b>around 6 to 9 inches tall<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Chihuahuas_the_best_dogs\"><\/span>Why are Chihuahuas the best dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Their short, stubby legs. While they may want to run fast, their legs can&#8217;t take them at the speed of other breeds with long legs. Typically, the fastest speed that a Chihuahua can run is <b>about 10 to 15 miles per hour<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Chihuahuas_lap_dogs\"><\/span>Why are Chihuahuas lap dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite their tiny size, <b>Chihuahuas have been determined by a study sponsored by esurance to be the most expensive breed, costing owners over $117,000 (xa390,000) over the dog&#8217;s lifetime.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Chihuahua_a_good_house_dog\"><\/span>Is a Chihuahua a good house dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chihuahuas are loyal, friendly and good family pets when treated respectfully. They can get all the exercise needed in the house or apartment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chihuahuas_high_maintenance\"><\/span>Are Chihuahuas high maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chihuahuas are high maintenance!<\/b> They are subject to birds of prey so you must always accompany them outside and stay with them. If you have large dogs as well, you will need to protect them from being run over so you might need to carry your Chihuahua to a safe area.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chihuahuas_good_for_first_time_owners\"><\/span>Are Chihuahuas good for first time owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With big personalities packed in small bodies, <b>Chihuahuas are great dogs for first time pet owners. Many dog owners with allergies prefer Chihuahuas because they are mostly hypoallergenic dogs. A majority of urban or city dwellers also prefer these dainty-sized pups due to their size and energy level.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chihuahuas_aggressive\"><\/span>Are Chihuahuas aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chihuahuas appear aggressive because 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=\"What_breed_of_dog_is_considered_the_dumbest\"><\/span>What breed of dog is considered the dumbest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Afghan Hound<\/b> The Afghan Hound is the dumbest dog. Photography by Olga_i \/ Shutterstock. The Afghan Hound tops the dumbest dog breeds list according to The Intelligence of Dogs, but Afghan lovers surely disagree. Afghans are sighthounds, which means they were bred to hunt using their extraordinary speed and eyesight.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_dog_has_the_least_IQ\"><\/span>Which dog has the least IQ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Lowest Intelligence Breeds<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>English Mastiff. English Mastiffs are notoriously stubborn dogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Basset Hound. Basset Hounds are sweet and blissfully ignorant of most commands.  <\/li>\n<li>Bloodhound. Bloodhounds have a stubborn streak when it comes to training.  <\/li>\n<li>Afghan Hound.  <\/li>\n<li>Shih Tzu.  <\/li>\n<li>Pekingese.  <\/li>\n<li>Basenji.  <\/li>\n<li>Beagle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chihuahuas_a_smart_breed_of_dog\"><\/span>Are Chihuahuas a smart breed of dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is a study by neuropsychologist and professor of psychology, Stanley Cohen, that says Chihuahuas <b>are classified as fair or below average for working\/obedience dog intelligence. Chihuahuas are actually ranked 125th out of 138 breeds tested.  Some dogs are incredibly smart, but not motivated properly to be obedient.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_Chihuahuas_get_so_aggressive\"><\/span>Why do Chihuahuas get so aggressive?<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=\"Are_Chihuahuas_more_aggressive_than_pit_bulls\"><\/span>Are Chihuahuas 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=\"Are_Chihuahuas_really_aggressive\"><\/span>Are Chihuahuas really aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In almost every measure, <b>out of the 35 most common breeds, Chihuahuas were reported as the most aggressive, especially toward bigger dogs they have not seen before. But before Chihuahua owners start picketing, none of the breeds were particularly aggressive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Chihuahuas_have_an_aggressive_gene\"><\/span>Do Chihuahuas have an aggressive gene?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For traits such as aggression toward strangers, trainability and chasing, the researchers found that genes contribute 60 to 70 percent of behavioral variation among breeds. Poodles and border collies, for example, had higher trainability scores, while Chihuahuas and dachshunds <b>had higher aggression toward strangers<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_so_special_about_Chihuahuas\"><\/span>What is so special about Chihuahuas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The smallest of all purebred dogs, Chihuahuasor Chis as they are affectionately calledare <b>intelligent and can be quite sassy, having distinct personalities. They are very loving and extremely loyal pets that typically do well with children and other animals, if introduced properly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_Chihuahuas_originally_used_for\"><\/span>What were Chihuahuas originally used for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ancestors of the Chihuahua were originally bred for various purposes, such as <b>companionship, religious ceremonies  rituals and food. However, modern Chihuahuas are bred solely for companionship today. There&#8217;s much more to the Chihuahua&#8217;s history than most people know.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are Chihuahuas good pets to have?Are Chihuahuas the dumbest dogs?How aggressive are Chihuahuas?What are Chihuahuas known for?Are Chihuahuas expensive?Are Chihuahuas easy to train?Why are Chihuahuas the best dogs?Why are Chihuahuas lap dogs?Is a Chihuahua a good house dog?Are Chihuahuas high maintenance?Are Chihuahuas good for first time owners?Are Chihuahuas aggressive?What breed of dog&#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\/9254"}],"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=9254"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9254\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9254"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9254"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}