It can be a great thing to bring your new puppy home and begin to raise it but remember that the good owner is always learning and always trying to find ways to improve the quality of life for the dog and for the family. Chihuahua pups can take a little getting used to and the best way to get used to them is to spend a lot of time with them. And also do a lot of research on their behavior and how you can try to control, it or at least shape it into something you can deal with.

Chihuahuas and kids do not mix so if you have young children you are not going to want to get a Chihuahua. Chihuahuas get stressed out by loud noises, commotion, and the fast moving around that kids are prone to do. If a Chihuahua is exposed to this on a regular basis they may resort to a biting response and also they may decide to start barking and never stop. So don't get a Chihuahua if you have kids.
A Chihuahua pup's personality naturally tends to be very possessive and take protecting it's own area and possessions very seriously. It is cute to watch a little puppy snarl and bark to protect what it considers to be its property but that kind of behavior can grow into something not so cute anymore. Always let the Chihuahua know that it has no reason to be defensive and when it decides that something belongs to it then you may want to leave it at that depending, of course, on what the object is.

Chihuahuas are very small and fragile dogs and cannot be as active as other breeds of dogs are and for that reason you will want to avoid things like picking your dog up a lot or letting it get on to high places. Something a simple as a leap from the couch to the floor could cause the dog's bones to break so be certain that you keep your Chihuahua from climbing too much and also be careful where you sit because they love to curl up under blankets for warmth.
The ultimate test in patience with a Chihuahua pup is housebreaking. They are not good at it and they do not like it. A Chihuahua will always take the easiest way out of any situation rather than learn anything new so you will have to combat that. You will also have to deal with the fact that the Chihuahua just does not like going outside especially when it is windy or raining, so getting them to go outside for any reason is very difficult. It will take a lot of patience and positive reinforcement to get your point across to your dog.

A Chihuahua pup is great and they are cute because they are the smallest of the toy breeds. But it is important to always be an informed owner and keep doing research on the best ways to train your pup. If you bought your dog from a breeder then stay in touch with the breeder because they can be an invaluable source of advice as well.

In this article you will find very helpful information on raising Chihuahua puppies. You will also find helpful information on Chihuahua puppy care in this article.