Chihuahuas and Children

Tips For Mixing Chihuahuas And Children

Chihuahuas and children do not get along, most people can at least agree to that statement to some degree. Small children and Chihuahua for sure donÕt mix. Older children and Chihuahuas are not as much of a problem but it depends on the temperament of the dog and child.

Chihuahuas normally only like their owners and other Chihuahuas. Small children might be perceived as other pets in the house that are not like them, so the dog may get jealous of them.

If you have small children it is not recommended that you get a Chihuahua, unless the child is old enough to leave the Chihuahua alone. The Chihuahua temperament is not going to change just because there are small children around. Chihuahuas only do what comes natural to them so it is hard to train them to tolerate small children.

If the child is old enough, they may be able to understand what warning signs a Chihuahua gives before they might bark or bite. Chihuahuas rarely bite and only do so when they feel threatened and have no other choice.

Some breeders will actually not even sell you a Chihuahua if they know you have small children in the house.

Chihuahuas should never be left along with children under the age of 12. Normally by the time they get to this age they know enough not to test the Chihuahua.

Chihuahuas seem especially intolerant of newborns. Chihuahuas make great pets if you have older children, or are not planning on having any children. Chihuahuas and children do not mix.

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