Chihuahuas belong to the small toy breed category, with a height of 15-23 cm and a weight of about 1-3 kg. Chihuahuas have a very strong and tenacious character and are very brave and alert. They are friendly and kind to their owners but highly wary of strangers. Generally, Chihuahuas do not bite and can get along harmoniously with people, but if pushed too far, Chihuahuas will also get angry and attack people. Do Chihuahuas bite?

Do Chihuahuas Bite?

Chihuahuas are very small in size but have a strong and brave personality. No matter how powerful the enemy is, the Chihuahua will bravely face it without fear or retreat. In daily life, Chihuahuas do not impulsively cause trouble by themselves, but their personality is also very strong. Once someone invades their territory or threatens their life, the Chihuahua will not hesitate to resist.

If you are unfortunately bitten by a Chihuahua, parents do not need to worry too much. If the Chihuahua is regularly dewormed internally and externally and vaccinated on time, there is no need to worry about rabies or other infectious injuries. Of course, if the owner is still worried, they can go to the hospital for diagnosis and then get the appropriate vaccinations according to the doctor's instructions to ensure the safety of family and others.

   
Do Chihuahuas Bite?

Regarding Chihuahuas biting their owners, it is important to scold them promptly and strictly. Even though they are small dogs, their teeth are very sharp and can be very dangerous to their owners. It is necessary to correct their biting habit as early as possible. After a Chihuahua bites, you can hold its chin to scold it or roll up a magazine into a tube and tap it on the floor to make a noise to scare it; these are all very effective methods. After the owner scolds it, the Chihuahua will be frightened and calm down, at which point it should be praised properly.

Do Chihuahuas Bite?

If your Chihuahua likes to bite strangers, you can eliminate its fear of outsiders with the help of friends. Let your friend feed the Chihuahua and make sure it sees the food being passed from the owner to the friend. This way, it will understand that this person is trusted by the owner and not a dangerous figure. After the Chihuahua eats the food given by the friend, both people should praise it together; this will help it gradually get used to interacting with strangers.