I have two chihuahuas and a quaker parrot and my husband has a psycho Jack Russell. My chis are very sweet and gentle and the Jack..not so much lol. But, they have all learned to tolerate each other..mostly because Mom gets very unhappy when there is discord in her household. My chis have what I call the 5 ft theory. As long as Jack respects their space, everything is calm and peaceful. They don't trust him, and I don't either, but we are co-existing peacefully.
From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] New to the group-new chi maybe? Welcome. I have only one dog, so can't speak from experience but have seen photos from people on Chihuahua lists that have other dogs, even seen photos of a Great Dane and a Chihuahua, who get along and play together. Gloria In a message dated 11/7/2011 10:16:23 A.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: >Hi everyone....I'm not new to the animal world (currently have 2 small dogs, 3 >indoor cats, 4 indoor bunnies and 6 birdies) and work at my local >veterinarian's office. I have been given the opportunity to adopt the CHI of >my dreams - a baby - 8 weeks old and I'm a little nervous. All the animals >currently in my home get along splendidly - we have no aggression issues of >any kind - all friendly all living harmoniously (3 cats and 2 dogs in bed with >me at night...it's pretty awesome). >So...I have done much research over the years - but have never been in a >positon to get that chi I've always wanted. I have now been given that >opportunity. I'm a little concerned about her getting along with my other dogs >- as I keep reading they get along better with their 'own kind'. My current >doggies are small (13 & 18 pounds -one is a poodle mix - sweet, hyper and >happy go lucky, the other a pug mix - couch potatoe, low maintenance and very >sweet). I don't want to upset the apple cart - and I know there are no >guarantees - but I have good pets - I train and raise them well - I have pet >sitters for when I work - my pets are my life - I don't do vacations or long >trips. >May I get your thoughts? recommendations? suggestions? >I'm meeting this little one Wed night - if all goes well then she'll be coming >home with me. >THANK YOU...Lynda/Pittsburgh > >
