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Why do chihuahuas bite so much?

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Answer by new proud owner
Submitted on 6/11/2004
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Thanks Chimama, I must admit, I've always wanted a Chihuahua... I however did not read up on them until I bought one. I needed a buddy for my siamese cat when my other dog passed away at 14 years of age. I know I wouldn't have any problems because I think I'm over the top responsible when it comes to animals whether it's mine or one on the street. Animals are my passion. And I probably treat them better than humans. But this isn't the case for most people. I'm sure tons of people have gone out, bought a cute chi, and got rid of them because they didn't know about them before they were bought. This really affects an animal. People have to realize, you cannot just through an animal away like garbage. Where did all of these sick people come from? I learned so much from this message board. I owe a huge thank-you to all of you guys, espeacially Chimama!. You have all been a great help. I have learned how to properly train my chi in the litter, how to get him to stop baby bitting, all sorts of things! I also went out and bought the Chihuahua for dummies. What an excellent book. The thing I like the most about the book is when I read NOT EXACT WORDS BUT SOMETHING LIKE"You are your whole Chihuahua's life, he has no one but you!, he cannot fix himself supper". People really need to think about that. Too bad if you have a bad day at work. He deserves you love and attention when you get home NO MATTER WHAT! Thanks again guys!

Answer by chimama
Submitted on 6/24/2004
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I firmly believe that the vast majority of abused or neglected chihuahuas can be rehabilitated into loving companions. Chihuahuas were bred to bond to 'their human', they want that, they need that. When they can't do that for some reason, they are frightened out of their minds, they don't know what to do! It's a lot like human children, give them love, care and put limits on what they're allowed to get away with and most always they turn out to be good citizens. Abuse them, abandon them, let them run wild and they often end up in prison or worse. Also like human children, a chihuahua is intelligent and thinks for itself. When training them, you have to show them what's in it for them, unlike other breeds that will placidly go along with whatever you ask. An aggressive chihuahua is behaving the only way it knows how, it trusted a human and was betrayed either through abuse or neglect. I consider those dogs who were never socialized and bonded to only one person to be victims of both, they were neglected and abused because they were never taught how to get along with other people and betrayed when they were taken from their owner. They have to learn to trust, and it's a long process. The dog has to be the one to make all the moves, treat them with kindness, never attempt to pick them up or pet them unless they come to you first. Don't set them up to fail by doing the things that trigger aggression, as much as possible just be there, provide opportunities for them to come to you but let it be their decision. When feeding, put a few kibbles in the bowl and take your hand away. As soon as the bowl is empty again, put a few more kibbles in. The whole idea is to get the dog to understand that your hand near the bowl is a good thing. If everything fails, Please Please contact a chihuahua rescue organization. They have the expertise and resources that an individual doesn't', and can devote tons of time to rehabilitation. These dogs deserve every chance we can give them.

Answer by chimama
Submitted on 6/24/2004
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Thank you for the kind words, I'm so pleased that I found this board. It really makes my day when I read that someone was helped by what they read here, another dog and human living together happily. Yeah, I'm a radical for responsible pet ownership. To me, your companion animal should be treated the same as your human child, given food, medical care, microchips, love, taught appropriate social skills, etc. If you can't afford or are unwilling to do this, don't have children or adopt animals. The main difference between pets and children is that pets never outgrow the need for a babysitter; but then they also don't turn into teenagers who look at you like you've just become the stupidest person on the planet, crash your car or get involved with drugs (Catnip doesn't count). Make arrangements for what would happen to them if you were ill and couldn't take care of them, who would they live with if you died? What if you couldn't afford a major medical problem, how far would you go to give them the care they needed, are you willing to give up your animal to someone who could care for it? You don't have your child put down when they get sick or inconvenient, you don't have your parents put down when they get old and inconvenient, why would you do that to your companion animal? On the other hand, when life becomes constant pain and the end is inevitable, please be more humane to your animal than we are to humans and help them die. You owe it to them to hold them in your arms while they drift off to sleep, the last thing they feel is the touch of your hand, the last thing they hear is the voice of their beloved human telling them it's OK to go on without you. For everything they have given us, it's the least we can give back to them.

Answer by chimama
Submitted on 7/2/2004
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For nipping, a stern "No Bite". When my beta Nixie would nip, I would make a loud yelp, which puppies instinctively know means they went too far. Then I would say "Nixie, No Bite. Bite is bad girl". Then I would ignore her. She finally got the idea to approach me and lick. I was profuse in my praise "Nixie good girl, lick is good girl" and I would play with her. No matter what the situation is, when he bites, scruff him gently by the skin on the back of his head, look him straight in the eye and say "NO BITE!". Let him be the first to break eye contact, you are asserting dominance over him. That's what his doggy mother would do, gently take him by the back of his neck in her mouth. He understands that means 'knock it off'. As soon as he closes his little mouth praise him for not biting. He's young, so it shouldn't take too long, but you must be consistent and speak with an authoritative tone in your voice. It's no good if you ask rather than command. For housebreaking, only time will cure this totally. He's not quite three months old, not old enough to really 100% grasp the idea that we only go in the litter tray. It's very good that he uses the litter in his indoor yard, helped by the fact that a dog naturally doesn't want to soil where it sleeps. But outside the pen, he has to go and that means right now, if he can't access the litter tray ASAP you get a floor covered in P. Also, he's not by where he sleeps, so the natural desire to keep his bed clean isn't working for you. When he's not in his pen, he should be on your lap or next to you, and so should his litter box. If he's running around, watch him like a hawk, keep him confined in the same room you are, and don't take your eyes off him. The minute you think he's going to go, pick him up and put him in his litter tray, tell him to "Go Potty". Even if he doesn't, tell him that it is good boy to go potty in the litter box. If he does, get excited, praise him, fuss over him, etc. Around six months, nearly all dogs are old enough to grasp the concept of "we only go in the litter box" and have the physical strength and coordination to hold it until they can get to the box.

Answer by Rosie
Submitted on 11/13/2004
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I've just aquired a chi with a sad story. His family bought him when he was a little puppy. The novetliy wore off and they never socailized him right and yelled at him his whole life. They never took him to the vet to get his shots or to neuter him or anything. They didn't housebreak him and were gone from the house too long during the day to let him out. He would crap in the house and bark constantily at anyone new. He was 3years old then. I knew these people though my mother and they wanted to get rid of him, I knew a girl at my job who wanted a dog as long as I could remember I told her about this dog and his problems and she was interested so I thought I had found a great home for him. She loved him and became attached to him she got him his shots and got him neutered. Now 8 months later that girl switched jobs and works very long hours she told me she can't keep the dog it's just not fair to him to be alone for so long. He is a good dog with a lot of problems his housebreaking is coming along now after living with me for about a month. He still doesn't like anyone that comes to the door and he is still really fearful of new places even the pet store! I think with a lot of love and guidance he will become a better pet. If anyone has any advice I'm all ears!

Answer by aychiwawa
Submitted on 8/22/2005
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I am new to this group, and I ran across this message board while looking up information about aggressive chihuahuas. I am very concerned about my previously sweet and loving dog changing into a psycho dog at times. I understand and agree what has been said about dogs becoming aggressive, when they have been abused and/or neglected, and that is very sad. My dog has been treated and trained exceptionally well, and I don't work, so I spend a lot of time with my animals. I have read the dog training books and others that were mentioned, and talked to my vet and other dog owners, but one of my chi's started becoming aggressive toward some children and some dogs. He was socialized at 12 weeks, has other dogs that he loves, he loves my nieces and nephews (kids), but gets crazed when around strangers. He was not always this way. We used to take him to parks and on walks, but he has changed completely. He is a very sweet, loving, and loyal dog to those he knows. He definitely knows that I am the alpha in the pack, and he respects me. I am very loving, firm and consistent. I have studied how dogs think and how to train them. He comes running if I say so, and he has separation anxiety when my husband and I go out. He also barks at loud noises and people and my cats if they run. Is it in his temperment? We are considering adopting a child, but I am afraid he would bite her.

Answer by aychiwawa
Submitted on 8/22/2005
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I am new to this group, and I ran across this message board while looking up information about aggressive chihuahuas. I am very concerned about my previously sweet and loving dog changing to a psycho dog at times. I understand what you are saying about dogs becoming aggressive that have been abused and/or neglected, that is very sad. My dog has been treated and trained exceptionally well, and I don't work, so I spend a lot of time with my animals. I have read the dog training books and others that were mentioned, and talked to my vet and other dog owners, but one of my chi's started becoming aggressive toward some children and some dogs. He was socialized at 12 weeks, has other dogs that he loves, he loves my nieces and nephews (kids), but gets crazed when around strangers. He was not always this way. We used to take him to parks and on walks, but he has changed completely. He is a very sweet, loving, and loyal dog to those he knows. He definitely knows that I am the alpha in the pack, and he respects me. I am very loving, firm and consistent. I have studied how dogs think and how to train them. He comes running if I say so, and he has separation anxiety when my husband and I go out. He also barks at loud noises and people and my cats if they run. Is it in his temperament? We are considering adopting a child, but I am afraid he would bite her.

Answer by Layne
Submitted on 11/27/2005
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My chihuahua is 9 weeks old. And I'd never noticed any sort of aggression on her part till yesterday morning. While on the couch she got a sniff of something and went digging in the crack. Well we all know what can find its way into the cracks of the cushions so, I reached over and went to pick her up. She's never bit or snarled like that, scared me to death. I'd only fed her shortly before pulling her from her pen and onto my lap. I'd like to know what I should do about this. She doesn't seem to do it with her food bowl, I tried that just moments ago. I was concerned that perhaps I need someone to come see her while I'm at work. I come home at noon and then after work have her out with me for play time etc. But is it enough? After reading what you wrote about feeling abandoned, I'm really worried.

Answer by Britt
Submitted on 12/31/2005
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My chihuahua is 8 weeks old... and he loves to nible your fingers and try to nip your face when you go to give him kisses... i have found though that he wouldn't respond to telling him no in a firm voice, so i resorted to playing a dog myself... everytime he nips or bites i put him (gently) on his back and growl ferousily until he becomes submissive... usually only 1 second... i then let him up... and ignore him for a few more seconds... he is starting to very quickly understand the concept that i am the BIG dog... i have only done it a few times and already all i have to do is just growl when he gets fiesty and he stops imediatly... just remember they are very little so DON'T GET ROUGH with them!!!

Answer by Tinkerbell
Submitted on 4/14/2006
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I wont be able to give much advice about dogs, but I just got a Chi a month ago shes gonna be 3 months in a few days. but i saw on the Internet that the reason your dog might have gotten a seizure can be epilepsy by hereditary or allergies to food and the chemicals, preservatives, and artificial flavors put into the foods can cause him seizures too. I don't know what other advice to put because I'mno expert, but the Internet says that if it happens again, you need to stay calm even if its hard to do because you'll probably find it frightening. Keep comforting him that everything is gonna be ok and keep everything as quiet as possible. And I don't think I'mreal smart, i just used the computer for advice.i hope he gets better =]

Answer by Tinkerbell
Submitted on 4/14/2006
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I wont be able to give much advice about dogs, but I just got a Chi a month ago shes gonna be 3 months in a few days. But I saw on the Internet that the reason your dog might have gotten a seizure can be epilepsy by hereditary or allergies to food and the chemicals, preservatives, and artificial flavors put into the foods can cause him seizures too. I don't know what other advice to put because I'm no expert, but the Internet says that if it happens again, you need to stay calm even if its hard to do because you'll probably find it frightening. Keep comforting him that everything is gonna be ok and keep everything as quiet as possible. And I don't think I'm real smart, I just used the computer for advice.I hope he gets better =]

Answer by haroldsmom
Submitted on 9/1/2006
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my male chihuahua was socialized, loved everyone, kids, cats, ferrets etc, was the recipient of countless " wow he's so friendly for a chihuahua!" and then- his balls dropped. he is now aggressive and vicious towards other dogs, children and people!( unless he is at a dog park, oddly ) he has an appointment to be neutered, but i am worried that his behavior has now "set in". is there any way to get my sweet boy back? I worry that he will attack a large dog and that will be the end of him! as far as potty training, he is pretty well trained to go into a large wooden flat filled with clay kitty litter- i built it to match my asian inspired home and it looks like a "zen garden" complete with rake. he responded to this better than the doggy pads, but i definitely had to use cheese at first!

Answer by PedrosMom
Submitted on 10/29/2006
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Hello! I just came across this board on a google search. I have always had dogs - I currently have a 16 year old flat coated retriever, but I got him as a puppy, and he's always had a cushy lovey life with lots of rules and a consistent schedule, so living with him as been pleasurable and easy as pie. Back in August one of my friends had a chihuahua that she brought back from Mexico to breed. Luckily she didn't breed him, as he has luxated patella, and would have passed it onto his puppies (other than that he's gorgeous! He's a red-nose red and white short coat chi, he's 5.7lbs, very well put together, gorgeous conformation etc, so I can see why she brought him back)She gave him to me because she didn't have time for him. She already had a poodle stud she was standing out, and because Pedro was un-neutered the poodle was spraying the house and so was pedro. She didn't have time for them both, so pedro virtually lived in her kitchen for the few months she had him. She didn't know much about his history before that. I got him at 1 year old. He is poorly socialized, and show signs of fear-aggression. He is unsure of new situations, does not like strangers, especially children, and is very bonded to my boyfriend and I. He loves my mother and father, as well as sister, and he visits their house on a regular basis. He loves one of my friends, Tyler, and one of my friends Nicole. He loves my co-worker Sheila and Christina. However there is NO similarities between these people. He met them all at different times, in different situations, they are all different heights, builds and use different voices and body languages with him. He seems to pick-and-choose who he likes. He has not bitten anyone yet, but I was fearful that he might bite one day. I have been getting strangers to talk to him but not look him in the eye or pet him, and hope to get him to the point where they can offer him treats that I give them and give them to him (only if he's behaving well, i don't want to reward poor behavior), but we're not at that stage yet. He is very vocal, and will bark at people who look him in the eye. When they go to pet him he has very submissive body language, but it quickly switches to a growl, he makes solid eye contact with them, and then sometimes as far as a snap with his mouth and then retracts back into submissive position. He has done this about three times. After those three times, when each person pulled their hand back from petting him, he WON by getting them to leave him alone. I don't want to keep letting him WIN, but it's hard to find people that are willing to help me with him. I am hoping to start training with him with a professional, but I was wondering - do you think that this could actually be possession aggression, or dominance aggression? Does anyone have any experiences or similar stories to share that might help me come up with some solutions? I'm not looking for a quick-fix, and I don't expect it to solve overnight. I just want to help him come out of his shell. I want a dog that will allow strangers to pet him and offer him a treat. I don't want a dog that doesn't want to visit anyone. I thought at the end I should ad - he is treated like a REAL dog - he is not a 'pocket pet'. He walks on a leash, he is not carried around. He is expected to have good manners around the house, and is not allowed to get away with things because he's 'cute'. Thanks guys for any help you can give me!!!!

Answer by kristy and toto
Submitted on 12/7/2006
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Hello, I have a 5 month year old chihuahua, he does bite when he plays but he knows this is wrong and we're getting somewhere! The problem I have is toto my male chi sleeps on a cushion on the window sill, on the sofa, or in his bed in the kitchen, if I try and pick him up will snug and sleepy he will go for me, don't get me wrong hedosent attack or bite me but his lips will snarl. I don't know what to do.. I read on here that chis only do this if they have been abused or neglected and all I done is give toto love and support, he is bath, fleaed, wormed, walked, trained regularly. I do tell him off when he is bad but I don't see how this could make him like this. If anyone has any advice it is most welcome Kristy and toto x

Answer by liz0012
Submitted on 6/18/2007
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Hello Chihuahua lovers! I have 4 chihuahuas. 3 of the 4 are well behaved and listen. The one that is not, is very scared of others. I got her when she was 2 months. She has never been hit, abused, yelled at, or any other neg. behavior. When other people are around, she will not stop barking at them until I pick her up. The other day I went to my mom's house and there was a black lb there. Tinkerbell (my Chi) started going crazy! Her hair stood up, she barked like crazy and she bit the labs back legs. The lab did nothing but now I am worried about this. When I go to my dad's, he has a fox terrier and Tinkerbell is fine with her?? Please help I want her to be friendly like the other 3!!!

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Question by Chihuahua Girl
Submitted on 3/13/2004
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Why do chihuahuas bite so much?

Answer by Chihuahualover
Submitted on 6/23/2004
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HI! I was wondering-in any case, if I did get a biting or aggressive chihuahua, with the help of "Chihuahuas for Dummies", and with time, Love, and Patience, would he or she stop biting? In any case ? I believe that he or she could, but I haven't ever owned one, so I would like your opinion please. Thank You!

Answer by GIPPER
Submitted on 7/1/2004
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This is my first time on this web site. I also have a new addition to my family- male chihuahua. He can be very sweet but does nip a lot. He is 11 weeks old and I am trying not to get frustrated but playtime always ends up with a "time-out." Also, how is potty training going? My pup has an indoor toddler yard and is almost perfect in using the litter box. But when we let him in the house, he will have an accident. Any advice?

Answer by g-mac
Submitted on 7/4/2004
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Hi, this is a question for anybody if they could help me, my chihuahua is about 22 months old and about couple months ago when he start biting his own tail, then we notice that his tail has bite mark and we were wondering if this is normal for a chihuahua or if this needs to be concern, please if somebody would help me out and tell me what's going on, I would be appreciated. thanx. gmac

Answer by Gipper
Submitted on 7/10/2004
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Help!!! Today my 13 week old Chihuahua had a seizure. We took him to the emergency vet and they ran blood tests on him. Everything came back in the normal range. ADVICE NEEDED ASAP!!!! :-(

Answer by chimama
Submitted on 3/15/2004
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If you mean puppies when they play, all puppies do that. If you mean adult dogs snarling, snapping and biting, it means they weren't well socialized and taught to behave when they were younger. Chihuahuas have to be taught how to deal with people, more than a lot of other breeds. They are very loyal and bond to one or two people, everyone else is a possible threat to 'their human'. The behavior can be corrected, it's too long to go into here. I suggest getting the book Chihuahuas for Dummies, which is the best book I have on the care and training of these adorable creatures.

Answer by new proud owner
Submitted on 5/25/2004
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I took a little of Chimama's advice and mixed it in with other tips. I say "no bite" in a firm low tone voice. If he continues to bite (nibble) refuse to play with him. Let him know when he's doing good things! Also I GENTLY wrap my hand around his snout so it stays closed and look him in the eyes and say "No Bite!" He usually listen to that!

Answer by chimama
Submitted on 6/4/2004
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I'm So Glad you found the advice on this board helpful. You're obviously going to be a Great Mom.

Answer by Tia
Submitted on 9/13/2004
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It sounds like low Blood sugar! Is your vet familiar with Chihuahuas? Tia

Answer by Kitten
Submitted on 10/12/2004
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Our puppy is about the same age and has hypoglycemia. We did the same thing and took her to the vet thinking she was dying. She almost did!!! When she is lethargic and seems sick especially in the morning, give her a bit of corn syrup or a product you can get at your vet that has vitamins and corn syrup-it's good for these small breeds that have a tendency towards hypoglycemia. My vet said by 4 months, she should have outgrown this problem. Good Luck!!

Answer by Madison
Submitted on 3/10/2005
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Because they are so little and they like to play a lot. P.S. Their bites don't hurt.

Answer by Lina
Submitted on 8/7/2005
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Hi, my 9 months male chihuahua has bite marks on his toes? Its weird we just adopted him from a family and he started to bite his toes and when I notices there was blood, I am very worried, Does someone know what it means? Thanks :(

Answer by [I �� chichi's]
Submitted on 8/27/2005
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Hey. I just got my new chihuahua yesterday and she is 8 months old. Most of the the basement [where my chihuahua hangs out] is covered in carpet. When she goes on the couch she starts biting her foot furiously, is this because of the carpet? Thanks and another thing How long and how should I properly train her to go to the paper? She is quite nervous still and she holds her bladder for a long time. Any information would be good, thank you. ��thanks chimama very, very helpful info��

Answer by Becky
Submitted on 11/3/2005
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Question* I Just got an 8 week old chihuahua. I have a 3 and a half year old daughter. I've noticed in just a couple days that the dog already growels and nips at my daughter when she tries to pet him when I'm holding him. What should I do? I really want this to work, he's our new family dog. I've also got a 6 year old boy and a husband. I'm a stay at home mom, so I have the time to train. Help me!

Answer by doolisbaby
Submitted on 11/7/2005
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Someone please help....we have a wonderful little year old chihuahua whom we love dearly. The only problem is, she barks and tries to bite everyone that comes to the house! She barks whenever someone is walking near our yard or whenever I try to speak to my neighbors.....WILL THIS EVER STOP????

Answer by Jacquie
Submitted on 11/21/2005
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Hi, this is a question for anybody if they could help me. I have a chihuahua male, he is 15 weeks old, he is such an adorable puppy but lately he has been very aggressive to the point of biting if I move him when he is sleeping, if he falls asleep on my lap or somebody else and then we want to move him he starts growling and then if you try to touch him he will bite.... I don't know why he started doing this. He likes to bite alot when he is over excited playing we try to calm him down sometimes it takes time, I think chihuahuas like to bite just for fun... I need your advice please. Jacquie

Answer by chi lover
Submitted on 12/18/2005
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I am going to buy a chihuahua and I have read some books on them and I was wondering if anyone had any addional information for me?

Answer by ommomom
Submitted on 1/2/2006
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i love chihuahuas

Answer by Tigger Two
Submitted on 1/8/2006
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Well I don't know a bunch on chihuahuas I, don't have one my self, but if the vets say it won't live long do the right thing and put it down, but if they say it will live to be about 13 younger older I don't know trust the vets.

Answer by proud chi owner
Submitted on 1/29/2006
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help me train my chi two do his business in a litter tray and two like two go on the lead please

Answer by Shorty
Submitted on 3/17/2006
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chiquita'sname

Answer by gelli
Submitted on 4/9/2006
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i want a dog my parents wont let me tell me good facts that will help me convince them

Answer by jiorgie
Submitted on 4/22/2006
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I know this is old but, I have a aggressive chihuahua too. The thing is he is only aggressive towards other people that he doesn't know. He barks at people he doesn't know. At home he is a good dog. How do I get him to stop being so aggressive and bark so much to strangers?

Answer by drock
Submitted on 5/4/2006
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my chihuahua puppy likes to nibble like any other puppy but when i take things from him that he is biting and shouldn't be or trying to tell him "no" about something,he locks my finger in his mouth and it hurts! and he growls a little puppy growl cause he's mad. how can i stop this? is he getting mean or just being a mad puppy cause he didn't get his way?

Answer by dixiedoodle
Submitted on 5/10/2006
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yeah my dog dixie has a ad biting problem also , when i go to put her collar on she tries to bite me a lot

Answer by shawna
Submitted on 6/29/2006
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HI. I have a 5 month old chi who is a very difficult puppy. He can be very sweet with me but he can also be very very mean. Sometimes when I try to pick him up he will literally attack me and draw blood. If a stranger tries to pet him or pick him up its soooo bad. He attacks them as well. Please help me know what to do with him. shawnasuebug@yahoo.com

Answer by Ashley
Submitted on 7/3/2006
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how much are chihuahuas?

Answer by drew
Submitted on 8/7/2006
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I have a question. Why are there restrictions for boxers for an apartment complex where I wanted to live, and chihuahuas are allowed? It seems to me, statistically that chihuahuas are MUCH more likely to bite than boxers, if you trust the research. You just might want to get a better dog. Love, Drew

Answer by gweny
Submitted on 8/13/2006
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cool thing to do guys i do that to my chihuahua coco. she is only 5 months.

Answer by Cairo snd Coco
Submitted on 10/17/2006
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Uhm...I have 2 chi's, my male is 9 months and my female is 8 months. Cairo (my male) is an absolute sweetheart and Coco (my female) is aggressive and downright nasty sometimes. Both raised exactly the same with the same amount of love and rules...how can they be so completely differently behaved?

Answer by enyal13
Submitted on 1/29/2007
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how do i ask questions?

Answer by Momma2Be
Submitted on 2/21/2007
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Hi I have been thinking of getting a Chihuahua for a while now. It's just my husband and I living in an apartment. On monday we are going down to the SPCA and adopt a 4 month old chihuahua. Is it to late to bond with the little guy? How much do they end up weighing? If he was mistreated in the past can I show him all people are not bad? Is he going to have abandonment issues? Please help me make this important decision

Answer by Chilover
Submitted on 3/15/2007
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~~Gmac~~ My chi is 12 weeks old and she bites her tail too.....she is losing hair on her tail and has bite marks because of it....so im asuming,since my Chi does it too...its normal?

Answer by Janice
Submitted on 4/6/2007
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QUESTION: My 10 week old baby boy chi is so sweet when he is sleepy but as soon as he is in play mode his toys wont do the trick he goes for the hands the sleeves the pants and toes and he snaps at me as if talking back when I gently tap his nose and say NO! he does not care he stops a second sometimes and then does it again and again he is really snappy when he plays any suggestions?

Answer by Jessica
Submitted on 4/29/2007
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Hi, I desperately need help. I have a Chihuahua who is a little over a year. We have had very little problems with her up until about 4 months ago. She started biting us and becoming very vicious to me, my fianc�, and our four year old son. There are times we can't even pick her up or she will go crazy on us. If one of us is holding her, she will bite who ever comes up to try to pet her. We don't know what to do, because we love her so much. However, we can't have a little dog that bites our son. Does anyone have any advice? You can send an email to me at jccoddington@comcast.net