Chihuahua breed information

Temperament:
The Chihuahua is courageous, extremely lively, proud and enterprising, it gives and demands affection. It likes to lick its owner's faces. It is undeniably suspicious of strangers. When strangers are present, it follows its owner's every move, keeping as close as possible. This breed may snap at teasing children; it is not recommended for children. The Chihuahua must resort to his sharp teeth in self-defense. Socialization as a puppy is a must to avoid excessive aggressiveness with other dogs as well as reserve with strangers. It may be slightly difficult to train, but it is intelligent, learns quickly, and responds well to proper, gentle training. It can be noisy and may require patience to housebreak. It tends to be fairly dog aggressive. It makes a very good watchdog.