Why Chihuahuas Make Great Companions

Chihuahuas have gotten a bad rap as far as dog breeds go. As an owner of one of these adorable creatures, and someone who knows a lot of other people who own them as well, it blows my mind that anyone could think of them as "yappy" or mean dogs. I am going to tell you all the reasons why Chihuahuas make the perfect addition to almost any family.

Most people consider dogs to be extremely loyal animals; after all, they are "man's best friend". Chihuahuas however are known for their devotion to their owners. They will also adapt to your lifestyle. If you want to play, they will run around surely put a smile on your face. On the other hand, if you feel like just hanging out, they will lie next to you or in your lap and be perfectly happy as well. They also interact well with other dogs, both inside and outside their breed. They are fine with children, though younger children should be watched closely.

They are small. Some people just don't like small dogs, and that's fine, but there are a lot of advantages to dogs that don't take up much space. One of these is that they don't take up much space. They can live comfortably with you in practically any living situation. Also they can't do very much damage to your home. Other than accidents on the carpet or digging through the trash (as is a concern with any dog) there is not much they can do to damage your things.

Just look at that face. Chihuahuas are so cute; they can just brighten up your day. Their large eyes, which give new meaning to the concept of "puppy dog eyes", give their faces so much expression and personality. There are different types of Chihuahuas as well. There is the toy or teacup, which are the tiniest of all, the short-haired, probably most commonly attributed to the "Taco Bell dog", and the long-haired version. They also come in several different colors.

They make great guard dogs. You probably think I'm joking, but I'm not. While their bark is much, much worse than their bite, Chihuahuas are extremely protective and territorial. Their impeccable hearing allows them to hear things that you or I normally wouldn't. They will know someone is coming up to the door long before their owners will, and the dogs will let the "intruder" know that they have been spotted as well. Once they are used to a person coming into "their" house though, they will be just as sweet as can be.

They are portable. A lot of dogs love to go for rides in the car, and Chihuahuas are no different. Because of their size, it is very easy to scoop them up and have them keep you company on short, or even long trips.

I have come to believe that people who think Chihuahuas are mean dogs, probably don't know too much about them and certainly can't have owned one before. If you are considering adding a dog to your family, I urge you not to overlook this beautiful, loving, and playful breed.

All info about the breed for this article was from here and my own personal experience.