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15 Reasons Chihuahuas are the Absolute Best

Published: Jul 29, 2018 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links

This tiny doggie breed with the big personality has found its way into the hearts of all dog lovers. Check out these 15 reasons why Chihuahuas make a great pet!

#1 You can go everywhere together, and you will both look awesome.

Chihuahua on a girls lap
Their weight at 3.3 to 6.5 pounds, so they are having the perfect size for apartments and travel.

#2 This is one of the oldest breeds.

Chihuahua yawning with its tongue out
People loved these companion doggies since around 300 BC. Popular legend says, that Chihuahuas are their masters’ guides into heaven.

#3 The smallest doggie in the world.

Chihuahua puppies on a pot
Most of Chihuahuas are smaller than cats. An adult Chihuahua has an average height of 6 – 9 inches.

#4 Fashionable baby.

Chihuahua wearing a cute pink dress while taking a walk by the seashore
They look awesome in clothes.

#5 They know how to enjoy the life.

girl holding a cold coffee with a Chihuahua behind
You can find lots of stories of a Chihuahuas living their best life.

#6 Seven different types.

thre Chihuahua sitting in the garden
Long-coat, smooth-coat, apple-head, deer-head, fawn, teacup, and pear-head. They all just gorgeous!

#7 Even when they are bad, they are adorable.

Chihuahua sitting on the floor with a shoelace in its mouth
It is impossible to be angry with them.

#8 They are forever loyal.

Chihuahua inside the car resting on its owner's lap
No one loves like a Chihuahua. They know how to be truly loyal.

#9 Brave and courageous.

Chihuahua sitting on the of a stone in the garden
Chihuahuas are known for being brave and appearing fierce. We suspect they think they are the lion of the dog world!

#10 They have character.

Chihuahua wearing a pink and white triped sweater while sitting on top of a pillow
They can be stubborn, so you need to train and exercise them.

#11 Long lifespans.

Chihuahua wearing sunglasses while looking up the sky
Since small doggies tend to live longer than larger dog breeds, chihuahuas enjoy particularly long life spans averaging 13 – 15 years.

#12 Do not mind playing alone.
Chihuahua lying on its back with its tongue sticking out
#13 They do not need much food.

a girl chopstick feeding a Chihuahua
Because of their small size, chihuahuas are easy and are affordable to feed as they do not eat a lot.

#14 They are easy to care for.

girl touching the chin of a brown Chihuahua puppy in the garden
Not only are chihuahuas easy to feed, but they are also easy to bathe and to groom. They only need about 20–30 minutes of exercise per day, which they can easily get inside of the house or on a walk outside.

#15 Chihuahuas come in many breeds and mix easily with other breeds.

Chihuahua licking the face of a another at the park
They are very loving doggies, which makes them easy to mix even with other breeds.
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