Things to Consider Before Choosing a Chihuahua as a Pet

The Chihuahua is a small pet, one of the smallest dog breeds, making them ideal for families living in apartments. They do however have a few health and wellness problems including low blood glucose. This suggests that they need a consistent supply of meals, and pet owners should carefully monitor their pet's blood sugar levels. They will also require regular veterinarian checkups and so pet owner should be prepared to pay careful attention to their pet's health


They are easy train and positive reinforcement and subtle adjustments work well. Although they are small they do have a pack mentality, and training works best when they see their pet owners as the pack leader. However, they can also be a very assertive breed and some pet owners may prefer to work with a professional dog trainer. They are wonderful lap dogs and are devoted to their family members. They are prone to anxiety, and can be neurotic and temperamental, yet with training these behaviors can be reduced.

Their temperaments can be variable with some being little balls of energy and other being timid and quite. However, they are typically affectionate, intelligent, and can be trained well. They may not do well around younger children due to their size and as they can become anxious. They become very attached to their owners and may suffer from separation anxiety when apart. They also require a lot of attention and so pet owners must understand that these pets are not for pet owners who work all day.

When exercising your Chihuahua it is important to do so in a fenced area as they as small enough to escape, and owners must keep a close eye on them or exercise them on a leash. They are suspicious of other people and animals and so they must be socialized early, particularly for families which have other household pets. They tend to form close bonds with one family member and so they may not be ideal for families with children who are looking for a family pet which spends equal time with all. As they are not very playful they may also not be ideal for families with children and pet owner should be aware that they have high energy. They are a low maintenance breed meaning that they do not require high levels of grooming. They can be prone to barking and somewhat noisy pets, however, again this tends to be around strangers. They are alert and compact and do not have any major health conditions and live in between 14-18 years of age. For a pet owner looking for a one person dog with plenty of personality and who prefers an indoors pet, this Chihuahua is a great choice