Chihuahuas!

I want one! Anyone have one and what are they like? Do they bark alot? Post a pic if you like I think they funny looking but I really want one.

Awww, someday. I think they're funny looking, but it's cute.

I want one even more now! He could come with me everywhere he would be so small. Think I will call him Jack or Kenny?

I have two and I love them to death. They are very loyal creatures. Often loyal to only one person. Yes they do bark, like many dogs do that guard their territory, but you can train them to cut back if you start from a young age. They enjoy cuddling and being lap dogs often, if you are very affectionate with them and again start at a young age. If you want a lil one you can take everywhere, make sure you get the Toy breed. They should be socialized with humans and other dogs early on because they are very loyal creatures and will snap at anyone or anything that comes near you. It is very endearing though

I was considering getting one last year for the same reasons you are. Someone talked me out of it, something about, "everyone already thinks you're gay as it is."

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hahaha, but chicks will dig you it's cute when i see guys with puppies. chicks dig gay guys anyway

Little dogs are total chick magnets.

Chicks already dig me.

I want one soooo bad!
I've heard they can be vicious little fuckers, and are in the top 10 of dogs that are likely to turn on their owners (pitbulls aren't in the top 10, btw). I've also heard they're not so good with kids.
I plan on getting one when my kids are older.

Aww look at the cute little doggy.

They are cool dogs, till they start molesting your foot wear all the time. But really I was thinking of getting one, but I found another pet with a funny name I want. Chinchillas rock yo.

Yeah, my parents have always had chihauhaus ever since I was little....Minnie, Monty, Phoebe, Henry, Lola and Minnie the Second.
These were 'full size' chihauhaus (as full size as a chihauahau can get). The yapping can get tiresome, but they are great watch dogs. They will over-eat if you let them. And they can definitely get vicious. My dad ended up with STITCHES in his nose after Henry got a little uppity one night.

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I prefer the long-haired ones, they're a lot cuter.

A lot of small dogs can be a bit nippy & yappy esp the terriers.

I want to break all there necks!

I'd say go for it . They are just like any other dog in that if you dont take care of it and teach them some structure they will take advantage of it . I always thought there was no such thing as bad dogs , just bad owners . If your dog barks too much , its because you didn't teach them not to .

My dog is pretty territorial and kind of socialy retarded . he doesn't like other dogs much ( my fault since I didn't really trust larger dogs while he was a puppy so he was kind of spoiled / sheltered ) , and get pretty agro when people try to pet him that he doesnt know . After you come over a couple times and he gets to know you , he is your best buddy .

Also if you are the main person in thier life , you can expect 15 / 20 minutes of kisses & tailwagging and jumping around everytime you get home from anywhere no matter how bad your day was they will make it better when you come through the door .

Other nice details are that they dont eat much , they dont make much of a mess if they have an accident in the house ( think of a bite sized tootsie roll ) , one lap around the block and they are exhausted . and they are amazing travel companions . I have taken him on road trips to Paso Robles which is a little town about 1/2 way between San Diego & San Francisco . There is this huge car show every year and we drove my beatup old car with him in the backseat for many years and he just loves to see the road .

anyhow . . . I say go for it . Just remember that they need discipline early and often and they will grow up to be smart and happy and make your life the same . Did I mention smart . . . .yeah small furry mental giants . . . .








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Theyre very sweet little things. Ive had 2.
They can be snapy with other animals and strangers / kids tho.

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I have a sudden urge to get some Taco Bell.

That's Elayne's shop ! I have had that site bookmarked for years ! Good stuff . . . very funny She did a little sit in at our beach shop a long time ago and did a little piercing on me . Glad to see it is still going strong .

i dated this girl once who had a chihuahua. every time we were trying to hve sex he would start crying. so finally she let him out. then he licked my ass. that kind of killed the mood.

the good news was i got to name him...Apocalypse...Paco for short.

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this is Poncho. he's two years old and the light of my life.
he's a larger chi- a whopping 10 lbs! i call him the heavyweight champion of the chihuahua world. he's very well behaved, loves people and other dogs, and is not a whiny, yappy, ankle-biting "accessory" dog. chihuahuas are like any other breed of dog- although certain breeds may be inclined towards certain behaviors, it's human training that governs how they develop.

one thing i cannot stress enough, especially for chihuahuas: socialize your dog when it's young! make sure they become familiar with a variety of sizes, sexes, ages, and ethnicities. for example, i know a lot of adult dogs that hate or are afraid of children because they were never exposed to them when they were pups. make sure they're taught not to freak out when your friends come into your home. chi's can be especially territorial. and make sure your dog gets used to spending time alone, so it's easier on the dog when you have to leave it.

also, chihuahuas can develop a bit of a Napoleon complex. make sure your dog knows you're the boss, and discipline it if it gets acting too dominant with other folks and other dogs, and you'll be fine.

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she also owns "Rings of Desire", right? i send everyone to chiwawagaga. i love it!