Chihuahua Traits: XO PUPS Has All the Feisty Puppies You Can Snuggle!
We’re super excited to announce our Chihuahua puppies for sale! The Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world, but you wouldn’t know it from their big personalities. In fact, that big personality is one of the Chihuahua traits people love most. And believe it or not, they weren’t just popular because of the fast food commercials of a few years ago, or the Legally Blonde movies. The Chihuahua is one of the oldest North American breeds still around. At one point in their history, people even considered them sacred! So they’ve been around the popularity block a time or two.
Despite their many years in the spotlight, the ever saucy Chihuahua has a few traits that might not suit every family. Because of their size, they need a lot of extra care and attention. So read on to learn more about Chihuahua traits and this enchanting little breed! Want to see pictures of our precocious Chihuahuas first? Check our available puppies page!
Check out some of the characteristics and personality traits of the famous Chihuahua:
- Many people call Chihuahuas the ultimate companion. They like attention from their owners and are very loyal. They may be lap dogs because of their size, but they are active and love to play.
- They come in two distinct coats: shorthaired, the most popular, and longhaired. The longhaired version has soft, very fine hair that feathers off their legs and ears. Chihuahuas can come in any color combination. That’s why some call them the “snowflakes” of the dog world, since each one is unique.
- They have an average size of 4 to 10 lbs. They’re also a long lived breed, often living 15 years or more.
- Chihuahuas are good family pets when you treat them with respect. Still, they have a reputation for being wary of strangers or small children, who can seem threatening to such a tiny dog. They tend to bond with one person, so the whole family should share in caring for the puppy.
- The Chihuahua makes a surprisingly good guard dog. They will bark and “defend their households” against threats, despite not being able to do much being so tiny!
Those are the Chihuahua traits we love most. If you’d like to meet one, book an appointment and we’ll set aside time for you in Chantilly. You can also read about our puppy warranties before you visit.
