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Have you ever seen a toy Chihuahua? The moment you see one you will fall in love with it. This is the tiniest and the sweetest looking dog you have ever set your eyes on and most people look forward to having one just because they make such a strong first impression on them. However, before you run to the nearest pet shop for your toy Chihuahua, you need to find out whether this dog is the right one for you or rather whether you are the right owner for it.

The Chihuahua is beautiful and so much loved because it is tiny. However, this trait can work against it as well. If you have a house full of children and other occupants having a Chihuahua around could mean serious accidents for it or even death. All that is needed to hurt (or even kill it) is that someone sleeps, steps or stamps on it while it plays or sleeps somewhere.

The advantages of owning this dog is that you have everything you would love in a dog with less exercise than most other breeds. They are great companions, highly entertaining pets and excellent guard dogs. They live long ? about fifteen to eighteen years ? and all this while they will fiercely and possessively love you.

They can behave like little spoiled brats, a trait which the majority of their owners adore about them. And though they love romping outdoors, they do not need a daily walk in the park like most larger dogs do.

There is another reason why you should keep children away from this breed. This dog looks very small and is often taken for a toy by young kids who in their wish to cuddle and pet it might squeeze a little too hard or sit or stamp on it, hurting or even killing it.

There are a few downsides for people who possess or want to possess a toy Chihuahua. First of all it is very fragile ? not in strength but in its vulnerability. He is the size of a cat and not even half as agile. It is very easy to find it crushed to death by mistake by stamping or sitting on it. For this reason, you cannot have a toy Chihuahua if you have young children in the house, as they would be likely to harm it.

Alternatively, the Chihuahua will be tempted to bite the children out of jealously because you are showering your attention and love to them.

This dog needs a lot of cuddling and if you are an outdoor person, you need to ensure that your dog is protected from cold and rain. They do not tolerate cold well and they tend to catch infections if water enters their ears. Overall, the toy Chihuahua is an excellent pet provided you are prepared to smoother it in love.

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