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16 Things to Consider Before Buying a Chihuahua

Published: Apr 26, 2023 by Mary Clark · This post may contain affiliate links

Has a Chihuahua caught your attention? With their small size and cute looks, it's impossible not to stop and admire these tiny dogs. Now, you're hooked with this dog's charms, and you probably want to get one yourself. However, you should not miss this list of 16 things you should know before getting a Chihuahua.

You'll thank us later.

#1 Be ready for no personal space..
two Chihuahua standing on the bed with their begging faces
#2 Toilet training must start the minute they walk.

Chihuahua standing on the couch with its curious face
Some of them are really stubborn about this. Pee pads are NOT toilet training. You want them to ask you to go out.

#3 Even after they are potty trained they can slip back if you are not up on it.
white Chihuahua standing up on the floor with its begging face
#4 Be prepared to be loved more than you ever thought possible.
a Chihuahua lying on the couch
#5 Barking all the time.
A Chihuahua sitting on the ground
#6 They bark at everything that moves.
A Chihuahua standing up on the side of the road while looking at the grass
#7 They may be small, but you never want to mess with a Chihuahua
angry Chihuahua lying on the bed
#8 They need a lot of exercise.
A white Chihuahua lying on its bed while hugging its squirrel stuffed toy
#9 They get themselves into, ahem, some interesting situations.
A Chihuahua standing on the floor with its face on top top of a pigs forehead standing in front of her
#10 They really like to hang out with other Chihuahuas.
four Chihuahua in their jacket standing on the grass
#11 They’ll do whatever it takes to be the center of attention.
A Chihuahua lying on the couch
#12 Unlike a lot of dogs, they enjoy playing dress-up.
A Chihuahua wearing pink summer outfit while being held by a woman inside the car
#13 They love to play with their humans.
A cream Chihuahua lying in the grass
#14 They really don’t like strangers, though..
An angry faced Chihuahua standing up leaning on the couch while being touched by a man
#15 They think they’re way bigger than they are!
A Chihuahua standing on the chair in front of a German Shepherd sitting on the floor and barking at each other
#16 But it’s totally worth it!

A Chihuahua sitting on the couch

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