Tia is kinda shy but travels well.. I just have to tell people to please not touch her.. She doesn't care for it. But I agree a more outgoing puppy would probably be better. But then Tia is one heck of a cuddle bum.. Lol.. Huggles Pat in OK -------Original Message------- From: Stefanie Brannan Date: 11/6/2008 2:34:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] is a chihuahua right for me? IMO, it might be better to choose an adult Chi or at least an older puppy so that you can know what their personality and temperament are like. If you choose a young puppy, make sure you meet the parents of the pup and see how the puppy was raised (and socialized). If there are a few to choose from with different personalities, try choosing the one that is outgoing and likes people. A shy pup might not be a good choice for someone who is planning on traveling with the dog and taking it lots of places. My Chi, Gizmo is kind of shy with strangers. He tends to bark at them and not trust them. He was a shy puppy, though and just has that personality. I did socialize him with lots of different people but he is still somewhat distrusting of people he does not know. I am sure that there are others who have more outgoing Chihuahuas that might be able to give you advise, too. Stefanie
--- On Thu, 11/6/08, Yisraela <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Yisraela <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] is a chihuahua right for me? To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008, 3:21 PM how do i find the right personality for that please? Is it better to get a pup or an adult? If i chose a pup, i am not sure how to pick a good one. Thanks for allowing my questions! Yis Stefanie Brannan wrote: > Some Chis can make good lap dogs and make goog travel companions (depending on their personality and how they are raised). They are small enough, that's for sure. Every breed has their pros and cons, though. I would research the breed and find out as much as you can about them before you make the decision. This list is a great place to start as we have wonderful Chi lovers here that, I am sure will be happy to try to answer any questions you may have about the Chihuahua breed!! Ask away! > > Stefanie --- On Thu, 11/6/08, Yisraela <yisraela_hc@ yahoo.com> wrote: > From: Yisraela <yisraela_hc@ yahoo.com> Subject: [Chihuahuas] is a chihuahua right for me? To: "chihuahuas@ yahoogroups. com" <chihuahuas@ yahoogro ups.com> Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008, 1:04 PM > i am wanting a little dog that i can take most everywhere with me. And pretty much a lap dog. So before i spend the money, is a chi the right dog for me?? Thanks. Yis >
