Toy · Mexico
Chihuahua
Tiny, bold and completely devoted to one or two people. Small dog, full-sized opinions.
- They usually live
- 12–18 years
- Roughly, per year
- €800–1500
What people love about them
- Perfect for a flat
- Very little exercise needed
- Long-lived, often into their teens
- Travels easily
A few things worth thinking about
- Fragile — not a dog for rough handling
- Barks at anything unfamiliar
- Feels the cold badly
- Needs real socialising to stay relaxed
What they're like
Size
Energy
Exercise needs
Mental stimulation
Trainability
Sociability
Affection
Independence
Good with children
Good with other dogs
Apartment suitability
Tolerance of being alone
Shedding
Grooming
Barking
First-time owner suitability
Some breeds shed less than others, which people with allergies sometimes find easier to live with. But no dog is completely allergy-free, and reactions vary from person to person.