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2009Getting a Companion for Your Companion Chihuahua
Does your companion dog need a companion?
If you own a Chihuahua, the chances are very good that you need a companion for him. Chihuahuas require a lot of time and attention. They have an incredible amount of energy, and they become bored easily if they don’t have all of your attention.
If you are considering a friend for your Chihuahua, there is just one thing to keep in mind…Chihuahuas don’t like other breeds or types of animals. They are a bit snobby in this aspect, as they only get along well with their own kind…other Chihuahuas.
Introducing another Chihuahua to your home is actually quite easy because of this. Your current Chihuahua won’t even ‘question’ it, and will be most happy to have a new friend to play and share with. There may be a few squabbles, but in most cases, it will never be anything very serious.
If you are planning to get companion for your Chihuahua, you could contact the breeder that you previously used. However, if you plan to mate the Chihuahuas, you might want to use a different breeder, as you don’t want to breed dogs that are closely related, as this can result in genetic problems. The less related the dogs are, the better off the puppies are.
In most cases, the Chihuahuas will not be jealous of each other, as long as you give them equal love and attention. There won’t be any dominance battles, and this will not increase the instances of marking territory. Again, just make sure that you are equally devoted to both dogs and everything should be just fine.
Unlike many other breeds of dogs, owning two Chihuahuas does not create twice the work. If anything, it just creates twice the fun. The Chihuahuas will play together, sleep together, eat together – and of course go everywhere together. They will become inseparable.
The only problem that you may experience is the loss of one of the dogs. When one dies, the other could very well grieve to death over the loss. If this happens, the best thing you can do for the remaining Chihuahua is to get yet another Chihuahua to replace the lost friend fairly quickly. Also, if one Chihuahua becomes ill, it is imperative that you separate the dogs, at least until you know what is wrong with the ill dog, so that they aren’t sharing an illness.
wandy
I own a chihuahua(female) about a year old. I introduced her to my Rat terrier and my Italian Greyhound. The greyhound and the chihuahua are best of friends..they do everything together, even sleep together(faces touching) it is an adorable sight to watch.
In the other hand My Chihuahua and the Rat terrier..seem not to care so much for each other(they actually ignored each other)..which is better than fighting…..I am really happy with my chihuahua “Maya Marie”
doug gallant
i got a cat for my 4.5 pound shortcoat chihuahua. they are best buds. they wrestle around and it’s hilarious. the cat takes care not to hurt him when they wrestle with his sharp claws. they are like brothers but they don’t hang around together in the house all day thay just meet up once in a while for a drink or a quick razzle dazzle.
erick
hi! my name is erick.I am getting a chihuahua for my birthday,so i was cheking some websites for information about them.I picked a chihuahua because I think that it does not take much work to take care of it.I am so exited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! her name is gonna be sunshine.I think chihuahuas are so cute! I think that this will make me more responsible.I am gonna take god care of her.bye!!!
kirsty
Hi i have a 4 year old chihuahua but feel it lonely and needs a friend, I am going to get another chihuahua hoping he will be ok with it, he is extremly nasty and selfish he is spoilt rotten but loved to bits , i think introducing him to another chihuaua will help tame him down a little does anyone have and ideas I would love to hear your Opinion thanks k
mimi
i have an 8year old male chiuawa, and regretably i had 2give my 2yo female rat terrier mix to my mother in law because of behavioral issues. shes doing better in a single dog home. unfortunately my male isnt. im debating getting a kitten for to keep him company. he hasnt adjusted well to sunshine being gone. he even turned down cheese.he loves cheese. ive always been told chiuawas and other tiny dogs live longer in pairs,or with a companion.
Leah
Hi I have a female chihuahua she is almost 4, she is very spoilt and has run of the house. She is really timid and does not get along with other dogs, I work all day an I feel that she is very lonely I have tried introducing her to toys but she’s not Interested I would like to get her a companion and am thinking another chihuahua, is it better to have 2 of the same sex or male and female? Is there any other breeds that you would reccomend?