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MLAA

(17,266 posts)
6. My vote goes for whichever you can find first at the shelter near you ❤️
Tue Mar 8, 2022, 10:35 AM
Mar 2022

How exciting to add a new addition to your family!

Kali

(55,007 posts)
8. poodle probably has more brains
Tue Mar 8, 2022, 12:56 PM
Mar 2022

might be able to find a cross bred at the pound or through a rescue group. I might suggest an adult cat as a quieter, generally calmer companion. good luck with whatever you get and don't forget to post pics!

UTUSN

(70,671 posts)
9. *CAT*!1 - uh... - so are we saying chihuahuas are scatterbrained?!1 Here's an old pic of the york:
Tue Mar 8, 2022, 01:29 PM
Mar 2022

In the towel pic he's neither sick nor cold, just posing.



Kali

(55,007 posts)
12. no but they do seem to be a little more needy
Tue Mar 8, 2022, 03:00 PM
Mar 2022

of course individual differences and environment negate any breed tendencies.

I was never a fan of small dogs until we ended up with one. and now two. I see the appeal of having a whole herd of them, they are so amusing.

Kali

(55,007 posts)
14. oh hell yes!
Tue Mar 8, 2022, 06:19 PM
Mar 2022

along with the two little mutts we have a HUGE greasy stinky hound mix that needs a bath so bad. he has to be done outdoors and it is too freaking cold still. poor thing, nobody wants him to be affectionate because he just SMELLS!

Emile

(22,622 posts)
15. Chihuahua's are loyal and great guard dogs. Pedro is good name choice!
Tue Mar 8, 2022, 06:38 PM
Mar 2022

With a Chihuahua you don't have to pay a fortune getting your dog a haircut either!

haele

(12,645 posts)
17. Poodle. I prefer standards, though.
Tue Mar 8, 2022, 08:23 PM
Mar 2022

They tend to be smart, but just spend some time to find one with a good disposition that can handle other dogs. The small ones have the same bonding/loyalty traits the standard poodles have.
My neighbor growing up had a poodle-beagle mix that was a great, happy dog.
BTW, do you know most dog bites are from Chihuahuas?

Haele

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