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Carvings on stones resembling the modern-day Chihuahua were found in the Monastery of Huejotzingo, on the highway from Mexico City to Pueblo. Tourists traveling through Mexico immediately fell in love with the breed.
If they are not properly and frequently socialized, they can be nippy with strangers. Often, they are not good with children unless they were raised with them. Because these dogs are small, they may not be good to have with small children, since they could be easily injured from any rough playing. If these dogs are socialized well, and are given short, frequent and gentle obedience sessions, they will often be much calmer and more confident. Owners often tend to carry these little toy dogs around so much that the dogs can become timid and snappish if they are out of the owner's arms. Proper socialization of the pup cannot be stressed enough. Socializing your dog often, including having others handle it frequently as a pup. Take your Chihuahua for frequent walks (yes, that does mean letting it walk on the ground), so that it remains confident when it is out of your arms. |
