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fourdez · 06-14-2005, 10:38 AM

I have 2 chi's and a yorkie. My Chihuahuas are great. They are extremely loyal and loving, very little maintenance. Like a yorkie, temperments are different in every dog. Mine are not yappy, well socialized little dogs. Its all how you train them and how they were bred.

Julie1 · 06-14-2005, 12:56 PM

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Do chi shed?

Yes they do.

Kelz · 06-14-2005, 01:58 PM

My friend had one and that thing was so mean! everytime i would go over there it would try to bite me!! then i knew someone else that had one and every time i was over there it would just shake because it was scared..not real sure that i'd ever get one!

Stitches29 · 06-14-2005, 02:27 PM

When I was a kid (not that long ago, just 50 years) we had two chihuahuas. They were always cold. The word Picky really stands out in my mind. One would only eat boiled hamburger meat, and the other would only eat boiled liver. As a kid I had to cut the liver up in tiny, tiny pieces. When we would put a sweater on them, they would fall over like they just had a heart attack. I'm sure they are the greatest for some, just not for me.

Julie1 · 06-15-2005, 01:17 AM

They can be picky eaters but in my experience only as picky as their owners will allow them to be

At the end of the day they are dogs and should be treated like as such - they need to meet lots of people and lots of animals so they are not afraid or over cocky, only lots and lots of socialisation will make them good pets much the same as our yorkies really.

Stitches29 · 06-15-2005, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Julie1

They can be picky eaters but in my experience only as picky as their owners will allow them to be

At the end of the day they are dogs and should be treated like as such - they need to meet lots of people and lots of animals so they are not afraid or over cocky, only lots and lots of socialisation will make them good pets much the same as our yorkies really.

Well I guess 50 years ago when I grew up with Chi, there wasn't such a thing as PREMIUM DOG FOOD. My mother would not give them table scraps, (which was the dog food of that era). That is why they got the boiled meats. So, if you are implying that my parents ALLOWED them to be picky, then I applaud them, by feeding the babies PREMIUM MEATS and not table scraps.

Julie1 · 06-15-2005, 04:45 AM

Wasn't "aimed" at you in fact it was a good humoured (see the smilie) comment - generally when people have picky eaters and yes I have had one too - we have made them picky by giving into them too quickly, we made our own food for years so one of ours would eat looking back we caused her to be picky by changing her food each time she stopped eating if we had put down a food and left it she would have eaten it eventually as no dog will intentionally starve it's self.

mzkim · 06-20-2005, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fourdez

I have 2 chi's and a yorkie. My Chihuahuas are great. They are extremely loyal and loving, very little maintenance. Like a yorkie, temperments are different in every dog. Mine are not yappy, well socialized little dogs. Its all how you train them and how they were bred.

I also have 2 chi's a male and a female and I have had no problems. They have been with me for 6 years. They are both smooth coats mine are not yappy either and they get along with Remy. I have to agree it is all in how you train them and how they wre bred.

Shanatink · 06-20-2005, 05:23 PM

I have a chihuahua and I LOVE her. She is the love of my life. She is always by myside. As a matter of fact she is in my lap right now. I love her so much I named my store after her

. She returns every once of my love too. They really are the best dogs(beside yorkies)

lreed · 06-20-2005, 09:12 PM

I too have a Chihuahua, Chiquita, who we call "Chic" or sometimes "Chicklet". She's a short hair, so she sheds very little. Mostly her hair comes off on shirts, etc. when she is held against you. In addition to her I have 2 Yorkies and a VERY LARGE Sheltie (Collie sized)and let me tell you he IS a super-sized sheder. Chic is extremely affectionate and gets along great with all the other dogs. They all have little quirks and mannerisms, just like humans do. My husband is her favorite and she is a little jealous of his lap. She lets everyone know where they can sit or can't sit. As to the barking...the Sheltie is the worst. He alerts the others and when someone goes by or comes to the door it sounds just like a dog kennel.

StewiesMom · 06-21-2005, 12:49 PM

I think the long-haired ones are cuter. The only one I know is named Paco and he is crazy as can be. Everyone thinks Stewie is crazy until they meet Paco. He bounces off the walls (literally).

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JCarlson2004 · 09-29-2006, 10:54 AM

I am getting a Chi is November and I can't wait!! She is extremely well socialized and sweet!! She is already potty trained on wee wee pads (YAY!!!) and loves to play with her 2 Yorkies sisters and 1 Yorkie brother -- so I have no worries about her getting along with Codie and Tia. I've seen her in action in MANY home videos that Kathryn made for me and she LOVES to play with other dogs and is extremely affectionate!! But then again, she is a home rasied dog -- raised with her 4 sisters (from her litter), 3 Yorkies and 2 children. She isn't a puppy mill or pet store baby that was never socialized. I think that has a lot to do with her personality.

I can't wait to bring her home!!

Marcellacml · 09-29-2006, 11:22 AM

I know someone who has a chihuahua...hes really fiesty you can't touch him when he sleeps or he growls at you. If a stranger touches his owner he bites their hand. He hates the other dogs that live with him and if you hug him he growls.

Breny · 09-29-2006, 11:36 AM

I just came across this thread so you know I had to comment. I have them , breed them, and LOVE them!

I disagree with many of the posters. Mine are the most people loving dogs I've ever met. Do they bark? Yes if someone comes to the door. Do my Yorkies bark? Yes, and even more than my chis.

I love both breeds. Mine all get along together. I can't say a negative thing about my Chi's. Not a thing.

06-14-2005, 01:58 PM	#18
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	My friend had one and that thing was so mean! everytime i would go over there it would try to bite me!! then i knew someone else that had one and every time i was over there it would just shake because it was scared..not real sure that i'd ever get one! __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org

06-14-2005, 02:27 PM	#19
Stitches29 My Little Magwad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,739	When I was a kid (not that long ago, just 50 years) we had two chihuahuas. They were always cold. The word Picky really stands out in my mind. One would only eat boiled hamburger meat, and the other would only eat boiled liver. As a kid I had to cut the liver up in tiny, tiny pieces. When we would put a sweater on them, they would fall over like they just had a heart attack. I'm sure they are the greatest for some, just not for me. __________________ "My Furkids" Maggie, Molly and Meme...

06-20-2005, 05:23 PM	#24
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	I have a chihuahua and I LOVE her. She is the love of my life. She is always by myside. As a matter of fact she is in my lap right now. I love her so much I named my store after her . She returns every once of my love too. They really are the best dogs(beside yorkies) __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

06-20-2005, 09:12 PM	#25
lreed YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 337	Owned by a Chi I too have a Chihuahua, Chiquita, who we call "Chic" or sometimes "Chicklet". She's a short hair, so she sheds very little. Mostly her hair comes off on shirts, etc. when she is held against you. In addition to her I have 2 Yorkies and a VERY LARGE Sheltie (Collie sized)and let me tell you he IS a super-sized sheder. Chic is extremely affectionate and gets along great with all the other dogs. They all have little quirks and mannerisms, just like humans do. My husband is her favorite and she is a little jealous of his lap. She lets everyone know where they can sit or can't sit. As to the barking...the Sheltie is the worst. He alerts the others and when someone goes by or comes to the door it sounds just like a dog kennel.

06-21-2005, 12:49 PM	#26
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	I think the long-haired ones are cuter. The only one I know is named Paco and he is crazy as can be. Everyone thinks Stewie is crazy until they meet Paco. He bounces off the walls (literally). __________________ Kristy & Stewie

06-14-2005, 10:38 AM	#16
fourdez Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rockland county, NY Posts: 1,306	I have 2 chi's and a yorkie. My Chihuahuas are great. They are extremely loyal and loving, very little maintenance. Like a yorkie, temperments are different in every dog. Mine are not yappy, well socialized little dogs. Its all how you train them and how they were bred.

06-15-2005, 01:17 AM	#20
Julie1 YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Surrey Posts: 333	They can be picky eaters but in my experience only as picky as their owners will allow them to be At the end of the day they are dogs and should be treated like as such - they need to meet lots of people and lots of animals so they are not afraid or over cocky, only lots and lots of socialisation will make them good pets much the same as our yorkies really.

06-15-2005, 04:45 AM	#22
Julie1 YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Surrey Posts: 333	Wasn't "aimed" at you in fact it was a good humoured (see the smilie) comment - generally when people have picky eaters and yes I have had one too - we have made them picky by giving into them too quickly, we made our own food for years so one of ours would eat looking back we caused her to be picky by changing her food each time she stopped eating if we had put down a food and left it she would have eaten it eventually as no dog will intentionally starve it's self.

09-29-2006, 10:34 AM	#27
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09-29-2006, 10:54 AM	#28
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	I am getting a Chi is November and I can't wait!! She is extremely well socialized and sweet!! She is already potty trained on wee wee pads (YAY!!!) and loves to play with her 2 Yorkies sisters and 1 Yorkie brother -- so I have no worries about her getting along with Codie and Tia. I've seen her in action in MANY home videos that Kathryn made for me and she LOVES to play with other dogs and is extremely affectionate!! But then again, she is a home rasied dog -- raised with her 4 sisters (from her litter), 3 Yorkies and 2 children. She isn't a puppy mill or pet store baby that was never socialized. I think that has a lot to do with her personality. I can't wait to bring her home!! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

09-29-2006, 11:22 AM	#29
Marcellacml Cosmo, Minnie, and Lillian Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3,107	I know someone who has a chihuahua...hes really fiesty you can't touch him when he sleeps or he growls at you. If a stranger touches his owner he bites their hand. He hates the other dogs that live with him and if you hug him he growls.

09-29-2006, 11:36 AM	#30
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	wow I just came across this thread so you know I had to comment. I have them , breed them, and LOVE them! I disagree with many of the posters. Mine are the most people loving dogs I've ever met. Do they bark? Yes if someone comes to the door. Do my Yorkies bark? Yes, and even more than my chis. I love both breeds. Mine all get along together. I can't say a negative thing about my Chi's. Not a thing. __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com