The Chihuahua is often decried as a «carpet Porsche» or «handbag dog».
In fact, this miniature dog breed is one of the most confident and resilient dog breeds in the world.
The little mouse from Mexico is really a sly old dog. And one can Chihuahua quite aggressive become.
What it’s all about? Find out now!
Are Chihuahuas aggressive by nature?
The following information may surprise you. Because: A Chihuahua is considered one of the most neurotic and also most aggressive dog breeds in the world.
Actually obsolete he in terms of this special character trait the pit bull.
The turn as so-called list or fighting dog to be led. Upside down world or actually everything right?!
Character of the Chihuahua at a glance
The Chihuahua likes at first sight shy, fearful and in need of protection appear.
How about something scary that fits in most larger handbags?
But leave yourself from this cute exterior not on slippery ice to lead. Because the Chihuahua can not reach a very old age for nothing.
Anyone who manages to do this usually not only has a stubborn head, but also a lot of «own poison» – at least that’s what our grandmothers would say.
And so for the character of the Mexican «dog mouse»: She is very confidentshe has own heada strong will and one pronounced need for attention.
Add to that a Chihuahua as very fearless applies – paired with a self-assessmentwhich often inversely proportional to body size is. And can get the little rascal in trouble as well as you as the owner.
In short: behind the cute facade and the cute wide eyes hides a little canine devil – or at least can do so. Of course, that doesn’t mean we love it any less – on the contrary.
What are the advantages, disadvantages and problems of having a Chihuahua?
Would you like to live with a Chihuahua? Then you definitely want to know what speaks for and what speaks against it.
So you get one at this point small pros & cons list from us.
Advantages
- Chihuahuas are cute
- Chihuahuas are very intelligent and trainable
- Chihuahuas are perfect little family pets when trained well
- Chihuahuas generally get along well with other animals and children
Disadvantages
- Chihuahuas are little stubborn
- Chihuahuas are strong willed
- Chihuahuas are little divas with fluffy packaging
- Chihuahuas are not suitable for tricky situations because they misjudge them
Can a Chihuahua become aggressive?
First things first: Any dog can become aggressive. After all, the ancestor of all domesticated dogs is the wolf. And every race still carries its genes.
In addition, there is the following rule of thumb: The smaller a dog, the louder and more often it barks. How else is he supposed to get the attention he deserves? Even if this is strictly speaking is not yet «aggressive», it is a preliminary stage.
And a Chihuahua achieves this at Speedy Gonzalez pace – often without having a good reason for it.
becomes a dog appropriately «brought up» – although we are very reluctant to speak of education here – can do that Potential for aggression aroused very quickly become.
people who take pure pleasure in Unfortunately, there are many who destroy dogs in this way. And they would also succeed in turning a Chihuahua into a miniature fighting machine.
Is a Chihuahua Difficult to Train?
Let’s put it this way: Chihuahua training is possibly associated with one or the other challenge.
That’s because of the strong will and strong self-confidence of the mini fur nose. Where there is a strong will consistency is required. And it really doesn’t matter how cute your Chihuahua looks at you.
He or she must learn which of you two is in charge. Namely You. Otherwise, the upbringing fell into the well with the child, so to speak. Your Chihuahua will dance all over you.
The A and O in Chihuahua training is therefore: consequence. You need to step up even harder than your puppy will.
The little rascal has to learn important commands and know what he can and can’t do when.
It can also be very useful to send it to the leash walking to accustom. Because even if he is tiny – not everyone likes dogs, is even afraid of them. And that also applies to a suddenly barking handbag-sized dog.
Good to know:
Part of the upbringing respectively socialization takes place when your Chihuahua another puppy is.
If, for example, he suddenly becomes aggressive, this behavior can be counteracted.
My Chihuahua is aggressive towards other dogs or people – what to do?
Studies have found that Chihuahuas top the list of the 35 most aggressive dog breeds stand. This aggression is particularly evident when dealing with larger dogs.
Overconfidence, paired with the small size, probably plays a decisive role here.
So what to do if your little mouse shows this behavior not only to other dogs, but also to other people?
First port of call is one dog school. Lessons held in groups of dogs are suitable here.
Because that’s not just how your Chihuahua learns other and larger dogs know. He is also raised not to meet them with aggression.
Another advantage of dog schools and dog trainers: The dog has automatic contact with other people. So has to actively deal with these and his reaction to them.
Conclusion
Who would have thought? Chihuahuas really are little «aggro puppies». Of course, but especially when they not benefited from a consistent education are.
In fact, improper—or worse—aggressive upbringing can turn even this rascal into a miniature monster. Unfortunately for this breed: Apparently there is already a higher potential for aggression.
Of course, we assume that you and your Chihuahua a very harmonious and stress- and aggression-free life lead We are therefore already looking forward to your experiences, adventures and training tips, which can also help other Chihuahua owners. Where can you leave these? Of course in our comments.