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Chihuahua advice pls
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Hi, I'm guessing if you have a Chi pup it'll soon get used to the other dog. I have a 8 month Chi he's never been fragile they are dogs when all said and done. My Chi prefers people to dogs but he is the only dog in the house. We take him to people's houses he's fine but no one in the whole family has a dog so he goes to puppy school he's not bad but did have a go at a rottie the other week. I'm sure if he was more used to other dogs he'd be fine. I also found a cage is a great investment you know where they are and what they're doing at night. Keep us informed how things go. Miranda x |
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My Alaskan Malamute regularly palys with 7 chis  |
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Thanks for the replies  Do they not get hurt? Does your mal playfight with them? My GSD loves to playfight and has done so with my sisters cat and has never hurt her its normally the dog that ends up running off wen the cat pounces on her, it just worries me about the soft spot that they have on there skulls, i read that even a tap could kill them  |
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I have just got an 8 wk old chi. I already have a 4yr old NI and a border terrier x beagle who is full of beans! My chi 'cuddles' with the NI and 'plays' with the terrier. However I have a crate and crate her at night and at any point during the day when I am not there 100%. ie if i nip to the loo, answer the door etc, unless I have her in my arms. If I do do hold her, I have to make sure I am talking/petting the other dogs so they are not feeling overtaken by the new arrival. My dogs are brilliant with her, but until she is big enough to defend herself, I would not risk leaving any dog alone with a new pup, no matter how tolerant, as jealousy etc could spark at any time. With a small dog/pup all it takes is a misplaced paw and you would be left to live with your decision/failing as a carer and I for one, could not live with that. Common sense as ever should prevail. |
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I would never have my dogs with large breeds. Accidents happen, no matter how gentle the larger dog may be. |
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Awww have you put any pics up of your new addition nikki? It's good to know that people do have chi's with bigger dogs, I will have to have a good think about it as your right cheekychi accidents can always happen and I'm really not sure whether its wise but even if i do decide to take on a chi i will obviously be asking the breeder what he/she thinks about it and if the general consensus is that its a definite no-no then i suppose I will have to be chi-less unfortunately  |
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I don't like to be the voice of doom but no matter how gentle a large breed can be, there is always space for a freak accident. I know of a Chi that got it's back broken by a larger breed accidentally landing on the Chi's back, when both playing and chasing a ball! Personally, I wouldn't let any of my Pups go to a home with a large breed. Different Breeders have differing views about it, so I'm sure you'll find one. If you do get a Chi, I take it you won't be going down the "teacup" route (find it hard to type that word, grrrrrr). You'd be surprised at the amount of people enquire for a "teacup" from one of my girls!!!! If you do get one, get one that is likely to make a good fully grown weight, so that it is a little bit stronger. A couple of my girls are so light boned, their legs are like chicken legs!  Others are thicker set and could take a bit of a run in with a larger breed, so long as it was playful, rather than aggressive.Anyway, hope you don't see me as being negative. Chis are wonderful, wonderful, fantastic dogs! If you get one, you'll love it to bits!  Just try to make sure that it isn't likely to be a real "tiny" is all I'd advise |
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Don't worry your only saying what I have been going over and over in my head and don't worry I wouldn't be going to any breeder that was advertising a "teacup" of any breed anyway, if i were to get a chi i woudn't go for the daintiest one it would be even more stressful! I have been in touch with one breeder who said that she has rehomed to people with larger dogs and didn't see it as a problem but obviously everyones opinions vary. Arghhh its so frustrating, I have wanted a Chi for so long and now I'm in a situation where i could have one if i wanted I'm not sure that its the right thing to do, as much as i'd love one i would never forgive myself if i got a chi and something happened to it by accident and left it permanently disabled or something The other breed I was thinking of although I love vhi's and desperately want one was a Bichon Frise. Do you have any knowledge of this breed? Do you think it would be more suitable to live with larger dogs? They seem to be a lot more hardy if you know what i mean, still a toy breed but not so delicate as the Chi. |
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I can only echo what Cheekychihuahua has said in that you need to get a chi that will be a good standard size and not a 'teacup'. Is there even such a thing? I thought they were 'runts' bred down the line to become smaller etc, which any good breeder would not have anyway as the ethic is supposed to be to breed for the improvement of the breed, not breed dogs with potential health problems. Anyway, I saw both Parents at the home I got my Chi from and both were normal size, sturdy little dogs. I also saw a 2yr old Chi from the previous litter the parents had, who was normal size etc. You just have to make sure you're ahead of the game. Be aware of boisterous situations before they happen, you know your dog and the signs are always there. If in doubt, wait until yr other dog has passed on and then get a Chi. I have a cracking photo of 2 my Chi and NI. If I can work it out, I'll get it on here. |
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