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What is the appeal of chihuahuas?
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Secret Agent Jack Decker
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They're tiny and ugly-cute. Historically, they were used by Native Central Americans as ratting dogs, and a source of emergency food.
Not my jam to be honest, and as with all of the dog breeds that overaccentuate breed-defining physical characteristics to a point where it's detrimental to the animal (such as all of the brachycephalic breeds, Dachshunds, German Shepherds, and all of the massive dogs) I think the breed should systematically diluted to ensure the wellbeing of the dog.
Not my jam to be honest, and as with all of the dog breeds that overaccentuate breed-defining physical characteristics to a point where it's detrimental to the animal (such as all of the brachycephalic breeds, Dachshunds, German Shepherds, and all of the massive dogs) I think the breed should systematically diluted to ensure the wellbeing of the dog.
Dusktildawn48
Member
I fucking hate ALMOST all small dogs. They constantly bark (and it's the most annoying type of bark) and they bite at your ankles.
INC
Member
One of my favourite gifs
Cyberpunkd
Member
Pugs are probably the best breed for families with small children since they have aggression bred out of them. A child can be poking their eye out and the pug will not even touch them.
I never understood the appeal of a small dogs either, just get yourself a cat.
Ionian
Member
They're not dogs, they' re Gremlins!
Mogwai and Spike finally friends is cool though.
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GymWolf
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I fucking hope so
The Pleasure
Member
Pugs are there to piss off my girlfriend. I fight her snoring with a pugs snoring.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
How big of a pussy do you have to be, to shoot a ankle biter?
Dude does not deserve to "enforce the law."
ChickenSandwichlover69
Banned
I have a chihuahua for over 6 years and she's amazing. Very energized, always take out for walks daily, and even runs with me too.
It's not for everybody. But personally, I love chihuahuas and small dogs.
It's not for everybody. But personally, I love chihuahuas and small dogs.
Ikutachi
Gold Member
Nice 4:20 but battery isn't 69%.
Great Hair
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DeafTourette
Perpetually Offended
I have a long haired chihuahua... Best friend I've ever had other than my ride or dies and my daughter.
Guardian's Light
Member
My god
If anyone ever had shoot my dog, or even tried, i'd probably rip him apart with bare hands in the slowest and painful possible way
Literally.
Rest
All these years later I still chuckle at what a fucking moron that guy is.
Looks more like an American Pit than a Staff or AmStaff.Nice, u learn something new everyday
Our pup Sherlock, we think he's pure staff, but honestly who cares about all that, he's a legend, all that matters
INC
Member
Nah, too small, he's only like 25kg
Rest
All these years later I still chuckle at what a fucking moron that guy is.
American Pits aren't particularly big. AmStaffs and Staffs tend to have rounder heads. But, American Pit, Staff and AmStaff are sister breeds with lots of interbreeding.
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INC
Member
Honestly doesn't really bother me, he's the bully breed, thats good enough for me, its not a factor for me when getting a dog
GaijinZero
Member
They are exquisite with BBQ sauce and a dash of rosemary.
Winter John
Member
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
Not a fan of the breed myself, but they are one of the oldest dog breeds still around today and are exceptionally long lived for a dog, with a lifespan that can be as long as 20 years.
Also, their poop is tiny. This is beneficial if you live in the UK or any other country where you need to pick up your dog's shit by law.
Also, their poop is tiny. This is beneficial if you live in the UK or any other country where you need to pick up your dog's shit by law.
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especially with a jar of peanut butter.
Square Grooper
Banned
Not to make a thread weird...
But why not.
I purchased at an actual pet shop a Chihuahua at around age...10.
I had asthma growing up and they definitely say that some people grow out of asthma. I also was a competitive swimmer from age 5 to 16. So those are my variants.
As the dog aged with me she would hack and wheeze like a 90 year old emphysema patient... and got worse and worse as she got into her old age, however this started at a very young age.
She barked and was a pain in the ass... She would use the bathroom on a pee pad, and seemed to always hit the corner so it was always a mess no matter what.
I kept her in the kitchen... Never did I have a mouse or rat or for that matter any crumbs on the floor... She ate them all.
However, once I purchased her, I never had an asthma attack again. My asthma completely cleared up. I listed above variants, however I do feel like she somehow took on the asthma for me. She lived 17 years and was a pain in the ass the whole time... ID give up a year of my life now just to play with her when she was in her prime.
I'm not one for superstition... And I think my physically active lifestyle as well as growing out of it were main factors...
But ill be damned if it doesnt make me question if I wouldnt recommend one to someone with asthma or even get another Chihuahua if it happened to a loved one.
dogsandclogs.com
But why not.
I purchased at an actual pet shop a Chihuahua at around age...10.
I had asthma growing up and they definitely say that some people grow out of asthma. I also was a competitive swimmer from age 5 to 16. So those are my variants.
As the dog aged with me she would hack and wheeze like a 90 year old emphysema patient... and got worse and worse as she got into her old age, however this started at a very young age.
She barked and was a pain in the ass... She would use the bathroom on a pee pad, and seemed to always hit the corner so it was always a mess no matter what.
I kept her in the kitchen... Never did I have a mouse or rat or for that matter any crumbs on the floor... She ate them all.
However, once I purchased her, I never had an asthma attack again. My asthma completely cleared up. I listed above variants, however I do feel like she somehow took on the asthma for me. She lived 17 years and was a pain in the ass the whole time... ID give up a year of my life now just to play with her when she was in her prime.
I'm not one for superstition... And I think my physically active lifestyle as well as growing out of it were main factors...
But ill be damned if it doesnt make me question if I wouldnt recommend one to someone with asthma or even get another Chihuahua if it happened to a loved one.
Do Chihuahuas Help With Asthma? 11 Things You Should Know
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Winter John
Member
Not for nothing but I was at the local pet store earlier and a guy in front of me was carrying a long haired chihuahua puppy. I never seen one of them before. It was a cute little fucker
Laieon
Member
Cyberpunkd
Member
Fascinating read, I didn’t know any of that.
jufonuk
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jufonuk
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Loves German shepherds, has an ultimate warrior avatar.
are you me when I was 12?
Seriously though when I was younger I wanted a German Shepard called Rex.
never told my son this at all.
He mentioned it the other day he mentioned wanting the exact same thing.
we have two American Cocker Spaniels already so not sure we have room for a Big dog.
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