Sure. Like any dog, they get yappy and mean if you just keep them out in a pen all the time, like he did here. Let them sleep in the warm house and give them a scratch on the tummy and they’re fine.
I have a people lovebug. He will roll over in anyones arms, snuggle, etc. But he thinks he can dominate any dog and tries to chew ears.
I've never met one. Vicious little things. Too bad for pit bulls chihuahuas aren't 90-lb dogs because then everyone's attention would rightly be focused on chihuahuas and not pit bulls.
I've never met a pit bull or a german shepherd or a doberman pinscher or even a rottie that didn't warm up to me in a matter of minutes, a few hours at the most. OTOH, I've never met a chihuahua that warmed up to me even after I spent all day trying to befriend them. Vicious little critters, which I attribute to their naturally fearful nature (but I suppose I'd be fearful around big lumbering beasts too, if I only weighed ounces).
I have 3 chihuahuas. Bobble loves kids, he let’s 3 year olds just love all over him and on Halloween, he is at the door, greeting all the trick or treaters with licks. Dru and Darla are little snugglers. They just want a lap and the occasional table scrap.
I did know someone who had a long-haired one. Sweetest, nicest little dog. We joked about how the dog aced like it was on valium cause it was so calm. Would fall asleep on the owner lap all the time
But he was an exception.
Are there any good tempered chihuahuas?
Yes, I have one girl, 10 years old. She’s so sweet and friendly but timid weighing in at under 5 lbs. She barks when someone is at the door but immediately becomes submissive when the visitor comes in (uniformed guests excluded). She doesn’t care too much for uniforms.
Great little doggie!!!
Yes, but most of them are treated like puppies and indulged all their lives. They end up the spoiled brats of the dog world.
Well, I now have a long haired, long, lazy Dachshund. He only barks when the other dog barks. But, I know the snarly Dachshund.
“Are there any good tempered chihuahuas? Every one I’ve met has had an evil disposition.”
In my experience, about half are good natured. The two males my sister owns might lick you to death. You need a crowbar to pry them from your lap! One of them is a rescue that had been abused by men in two different homes; it is a wonder the dog is still so receptive to strangers. So, while the breed has a reputation, there are plenty of exceptions.